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David Cameron meets the First Minister in Edinburgh
The first photos have been released of the Prime Minister's visit to Holyrood on the day that the draft legislation for increased devolution to Scotland...
Smith Commission allows Westminster to retain veto
The Scottish Government has had sight of the draft legislation to enact the Smith Commission recommendations ahead of the rest of us. That is...
Smith Commission must go far enough
The Smith Commission has until Sunday to issue its draft legislation to bring more powers north of the border but they will publish the...
Scottish Labour Leadership contest in its final days
The contest for the position of Scottish Labour Leader is drawing to a close with the result to be announced on 13 December 2014.
There...
Flybe campaign takes off over Air Passenger Duty
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has launched a national media campaign against the unfairness of Air Passenger Duty (APD), with advertisements in today’s national...
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – Swinney claims credit
Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary John Swinney has responded to the Chancellor’s announcement on stamp duty saying, ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of...
Councillor hits back at MP’s allegations
NOW UPDATED TO INCLUDE Ms Gilmore's reply
Following our Five things you need to know today article published this morning, (where we mentioned the local...
Federation of Small Businesses Annual Dinner
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) held their annual dinner tonight in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. They listened to a speech by the Secretary...
Jim Murphy says he wants to be First Minister
We received the following press release from Jim Murphy's office this morning. So now there are three candidates in the Scottish Labour leadership race;...
The case for devolving Air Passenger Duty
The SNP welcomed a joint submission by Scotland’s three main airports to the Smith Commission, calling for Air Passenger Duty (APD) to be devolved...
Will the lights go out in Scotland this winter?
There were media reports earlier today that the lights could go out in the UK for the first time since the power cuts of...
Meningitis charity urge you to lobby your MP
Steve Dayman MBE who founded a meningitis charity following the death of his baby son says that babies and children are dying or suffering disabilities...
Is there someone in Edinburgh who can lead Scottish Labour?
Our photo is from the launch of Edinburgh Labour's manifesto in March 2012 when the Edinburgh Council Labour group were fighting the local election.
Councillor...
SNP disappointed over Scotland’s week at Westminster
The Scottish National Party says Westminster is falling short on delivering more powers for Scotland following a week of let-downs in Westminster.
*Published on Monday,...
Edinburgh MP raises plight of Mohammad Asghar at Westminster
The Edinburgh North and Leith MP, Mark Lazarowicz raised a question in Parliament about the fate of 70 year-old Mohammad Asghar from Edinburgh who...
Brown and Darling present motion to Westminster
Alistair Darling MP and Gordon Brown MP, the leader of the Better Together campaign and the former Prime Minister respectively, have lodged a motion...
UK Parliament bill to exempt some from ‘bedroom tax’ is welcome says Edinburgh MP
Mark Lazarowicz MP has joined Labour colleagues in giving a partial welcome to a Private Members’ Bill being debated today in the UK Parliament...
Scottish Independence Referendum – Nicola Sturgeon’s view
By Nicola Sturgeon, Deputy First Minister
There are only days to go now. On September 18, we’ll have the biggest opportunity in Scotland’s political history....
Scottish Independence Referendum – Danny Alexander’s view
Danny Alexander is LibDem Chief Secretary to the Treasury, a job he has held since 2010. Clearly a Better Together supporter this is his...
Scottish Independence Referendum – register now!
The referendum is now so close that people who register in the final 24 hours before the deadline could determine the outcome of the vote, Yes...
Prime Minister attends CBI Dinner in Glasgow
The Prime Minister David Cameron has been in Scotland all day today, visiting Scottish business ahead of attending the CBI dinner tonight.
Tim Reid from...
MP checks in to check out local hotel
Ian Murray MP visits Cameron Toll Travelodge
MP for Edinburgh South Ian Murray today visited Cameron Toll Travelodge in his constituency to learn more about...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – new dialogue events
The overarching theme of this year's Book Festival is Let's Talk - and the latest events announced today are going to be talked about...
Post Office moving to Princes Mall
The Central Edinburgh Post Office will definitely be moving from the St James Shopping Centre to Princes Mall. On hearing the news, Mark Lazarowicz...
Scottish Independence Referendum – 100 Days to go
There are now only 100 days to go before the people of Scotland go to the polls to decide the independence referendum, and this...
Scottish Independence Referendum – today’s chat
A selection of remarks and comments and pointers to articles about the Scottish Independence Referendum.
People living in Scotland are invited to vote in the...
The Scottish Independence Referendum this week
A resumé of remarks and comments and pointers to articles about the Scottish Independence Referendum during the last week.
People living in Scotland are invited to...
Aquamarine Power founder awarded Saltire Prize Medal
Aquamarine Power founder Allan Thomson has been awarded the Saltire Prize Medal for his outstanding contribution to the ocean energy industry at a ceremony...
Concern over possible closure of Post Office
Mark Lazarowicz MP highlights growing concern over move for St James Centre Post Office after consumer watchdog raises question mark
The Edinburgh North and Leith...
UK Government bid to reduce long term sick-leave
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are to introduce health assessments for Scots who are absent from work for over a month.
The announcement follows...
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