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No independence referendum in next Holyrood term if SNP win, says Sarwar

No independence referendum in next Holyrood term if SNP win, says Sarwar

No independence referendum in next Holyrood term if SNP win, says Sarwar

23 February 2025

The next term of the Holyrood parliament should be geared towards issues like the NHS rather than independence, the Scottish Labour leader said.


I’m not ‘rummaging around opinion polls’, Starmer says as Labour support drops

I’m not ‘rummaging around opinion polls’, Starmer says as Labour support drops

I’m not ‘rummaging around opinion polls’, Starmer says as Labour support drops

23 February 2025

The Prime Minister told reporters in Glasgow he had not discussed Labour’s polling decline with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.


Starmer announces ‘huge opportunity’ for Grangemouth with £200 million boost

Starmer announces ‘huge opportunity’ for Grangemouth with £200 million boost

Starmer announces ‘huge opportunity’ for Grangemouth with £200 million boost

23 February 2025

The money will come from the UK’s National Wealth Fund, the Prime Minister told the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Sunday.


Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ amber warning for heavy rain and floods

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ amber warning for heavy rain and floods

Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ amber warning for heavy rain and floods

23 February 2025

The alert covers south and mid-Wales between 3pm on Sunday and 6am on Monday.


UK Government to invest £200 million in Grangemouth, says Starmer

UK Government to invest £200 million in Grangemouth, says Starmer

UK Government to invest £200 million in Grangemouth, says Starmer

23 February 2025

The Prime Minister was speaking at the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Sunday.


Spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ‘ambitious,’ Cabinet minister says

Spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ‘ambitious,’ Cabinet minister says

Spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ‘ambitious,’ Cabinet minister says

23 February 2025

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson sought to manage expectations ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the US.


Scottish Government approves legal aid for Goodwillie private prosecution

Scottish Government approves legal aid for Goodwillie private prosecution

Scottish Government approves legal aid for Goodwillie private prosecution

23 February 2025

Denise Clair sought the funding to pursue action against Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson.


Criminals with devices used in 40% of car thefts face up to five years in prison

Criminals with devices used in 40% of car thefts face up to five years in prison

Criminals with devices used in 40% of car thefts face up to five years in prison

23 February 2025

A new law will be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.


Starmer more influential to Labour’s Holyrood vote than Sarwar, poll suggests

Starmer more influential to Labour’s Holyrood vote than Sarwar, poll suggests

Starmer more influential to Labour’s Holyrood vote than Sarwar, poll suggests

23 February 2025

Almost 30% said the Prime Minister would have more of an influence on their vote next year than the Scottish Labour leader.


Wallace and Gromit superfan started 1,000-plus memorabilia collection with a pen

Wallace and Gromit superfan started 1,000-plus memorabilia collection with a pen

Wallace and Gromit superfan started 1,000-plus memorabilia collection with a pen

23 February 2025

Mel Harrison, 43, has been collecting Aardman memorabilia since she was a child and is pleased with how the franchise has found new fans.


‘Everyone cried’: Paralysed woman describes walking after pioneering treatment

‘Everyone cried’: Paralysed woman describes walking after pioneering treatment

‘Everyone cried’: Paralysed woman describes walking after pioneering treatment

23 February 2025

Experts have described the treatment as a ‘hearing aid for the nervous system’.


Charity launches guide for parents of LGBT children to help tackle homophobia

Charity launches guide for parents of LGBT children to help tackle homophobia

Charity launches guide for parents of LGBT children to help tackle homophobia

23 February 2025

Research by Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people’s charity says 78% of primary school children have reported hearing derogatory comments.


Police investigating after body found on motorway

Police investigating after body found on motorway

Police investigating after body found on motorway

23 February 2025

A stretch of the M4 near the River Severn was closed for several hours until early Sunday morning.


Councillor who defected to Reform says he’s been branded ‘fascist and racist’

Councillor who defected to Reform says he’s been branded ‘fascist and racist’

Councillor who defected to Reform says he’s been branded ‘fascist and racist’

23 February 2025

Thomas Kerr denied claims that he only joined Reform because he had been promised the top spot on its regional list.


I couldn’t be happier with success of Winter Words Festival, says Alan Cumming

I couldn’t be happier with success of Winter Words Festival, says Alan Cumming

I couldn’t be happier with success of Winter Words Festival, says Alan Cumming

23 February 2025

The acclaimed actor took over as artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre in January.


US anti-abortion group pledges not to break Scotland’s buffer zones law

US anti-abortion group pledges not to break Scotland’s buffer zones law

US anti-abortion group pledges not to break Scotland’s buffer zones law

23 February 2025

Campaigners for 40 Days For Life will stay outside the 200-metre exclusion zone around the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.


Assisted dying: Father with MND says ‘antiquated’ law must change

Assisted dying: Father with MND says ‘antiquated’ law must change

Assisted dying: Father with MND says ‘antiquated’ law must change

23 February 2025

MPs will consider an amendment to the proposed legislation extending eligibility of those with neurodegenerative conditions seeking help to die.


Wicked, Anora and Conclave stars to tread red carpet at awards ceremony

Wicked, Anora and Conclave stars to tread red carpet at awards ceremony

Wicked, Anora and Conclave stars to tread red carpet at awards ceremony

23 February 2025

The Sag Awards are seen as an indicator of how the Academy Awards may be handed out.


More than two in five Scots want more action on empty homes, survey finds

More than two in five Scots want more action on empty homes, survey finds

More than two in five Scots want more action on empty homes, survey finds

23 February 2025

More than 43,500 homes in Scotland have been empty for more than six months, according to the latest Scottish Government figures.


Labour must take the fight to Reform before Senedd polls, Carwyn Jones warns

Labour must take the fight to Reform before Senedd polls, Carwyn Jones warns

Labour must take the fight to Reform before Senedd polls, Carwyn Jones warns

23 February 2025

Lord Jones said he wants to be a ‘voice for Wales’ and a proponent for devolution in Parliament’s upper chamber.


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