It’s time for England to stop subsidising Scotland and Wales Opinion The devolved nations are living on another planet economically because England essentially pays for their deficits. This has to stop, says Paul Ormerod Every single pensioner will continue to receive payments towards their winter fuel. This is not some fantasy world in which the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has abandoned one of her flagship policies. It [...]
UK faces ‘make or break moment’ in Budget as Swinney calls for spending Politics Scotland’s First Minister will use a speech on Monday to urge the Chancellor to increase spending, as he said the Budget presents a “make or break moment” for the UK. Rachel Reeves will present the new Labour Government’s tax and spending plans on October 30, as she seeks to close a £40bn gap in the [...]
Kate Forbes and why we need more Christians in politics Tim Farron The re-appointment of Kate Forbes is a welcome rebuke to false culture war divisions. In reality people want politicians with integrity who stand up for their beliefs, says Tim Farron After a year on the backbenches, Kate Forbes has re-emerged as the Scottish Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary. And so too has re-emerged the [...]
John Swinney ‘deeply honoured’ to be new SNP leader May 6, 2024 Former Scottish deputy first minister John Swinney said he was “deeply honoured” to have become the new leader of the SNP.
Scotland: Ex-SNP leader John Swinney running to be First Minister – as Kate Forbes confirms she won’t stand May 2, 2024 Former SNP leader John Swinney confirms he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland.