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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross both refused to appear on the BBC to discuss how the UK’s post-Brexit migration laws ... Show more
Alister Jack has abstained from voting on the UK Government's proposal to ban younger generations from ever legally smoking tobacco ... Show more
Top Tories Rishi Sunak, Alister Jack, and Claire Coutinho are in Scotland.
The three visited an engineering site in Montrose ... Show more
MPs laugh as Scottish Secretary Alister Jack claims austerity is 'not a thing at all' under the Tory government 👀
It came after the SNP highlighted a 10% cut ... Show more
David Knight: SNP has been stuck in stalemate since Nicola Sturgeon's exit: Humza Yousaf might feel like weeping in frustration, especially as he's ...
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COVID Inquiry: 'Nicola Sturgeon could cry from one eye if she wanted to,' says Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
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NEW: A call has been made for Alister Jack to face an investigation after the Scottish Secretary was accused of a 'clear breach' of the ministerial code ... Show more
‘I don’t buy it’: Scottish secretary dismisses Sturgeon’s tears at Covid inquiry: Ex-SNP leader could ‘cry from one eye if she wanted’, says Tory cabinet ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/sturgeon-crying-covid-inquiry-alister-jack-b2489044.html
EXC: Alister Jack’s deleted WhatsApps included messages to the PM about matters taking place in Scotland and to members of the Cabinet about 'specific policy' ... Show more
NEW: There were questions around what Scottish Secretary Alister Jack was doing during Covid as he would sit in meetings but not 'say anything at all' ... Show more
Nicola Sturgeon wasn’t the only one to politicise the pandemic: Scottish Secretary Alister Jack accused the former first minister Nicola Sturgeon of politicising ...
spectator.co.uk/article/its-no-surprise-that-politicians-politicised-the-pandemic/
NEW: Alister Jack has pulled out of his scheduled appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry.
The Tory MP was due to be quizzed on the UK and Scottish governments' ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: 'Alister Jack should be apologising to hard-working people across Scotland for wasting their money trying to protect Boris Johnson'
UK ministers ... Show more
NEW: The UK Government is seeking expenses from the Scottish Government over the gender reform court case.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed the ... Show more
Scottish Government set to pay UK Government’s legal costs after gender bill legal challenge
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BREAKING: The UK Government will seek expenses from the Scottish Government for the Section 35 legal battle over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill ... Show more
Levelling up funding for Scotland increased £840m in 2023, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said
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SNP MP Lisa Cameron who defected to Tories made Alister Jack’s assistant in Scotland Office
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NEW: The Scotland Office has confirmed Lisa Cameron joined the UK Government weeks after her defection to the Tories as a Parliamentary Private Secretary to ... Show more
Humza Yousaf met with five foreign leaders without UK official present at COP28, Alister Jack claims
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Alister Jack has done nothing for Scotland to merit any awards: I READ with dismay the news that Alister Jack had been given an award for “best Scot at ...
thenational.scot/politics/23970543.alister-jack-done-nothing-scotland-merit-awards/
NEW: Alister Jack laid into the Scottish Government over its work abroad, claiming ministers had committed five "offences" by breaking Foreign Office ... Show more
Scottish secretary Alister Jack ‘minded to pursue Scottish Government for gender bill costs’
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NEW: Alister Jack has issued a statement after the Court of Session ruled in favour of his use of a Section 35 order.
The Scottish Secretary said Scottish ... Show more
Jackie Baillie took home the top prize at The Herald's Politician of the Year awards last night. Alister Jack also accepted the award for Best Scot at ... Show more
Alister Jack accused of 'silencing' Scotland as climate change leader: ALISTER Jack has been accused of trying to “silence Scotland’s voice” and prevent efforts ...
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UK Government blocking gender reforms was lawful, Court of Session rules: The Scottish Government mounted a legal challenge over the use of the Section 35 order ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-government-gender-reforms-blocked-parliament-court-b1125738.html
SNP tax choices means Scotland 'not attractive' to migrants says Jack: Alister Jack has dismissed calls for devolving immigration powers to Holyrood ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23956150.snp-tax-choices-means-scotland-not-attractive-migrants-says-jack/
Alister Jack accuses SNP of wanting to create ‘economic migration border’: The Scottish secretary made the claim in the Commons as he rejected calls from SNP MPs ...
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Why are so many content to, in Alister Jack’s words, ‘suck it up’?: NUCLEAR and other waste is dumped in Scottish seas. Scotland has to put up with 50-year-old ...
thenational.scot/politics/23943808.many-content-alister-jacks-words-suck-up/
Autumn statement highlights just how much the UK Government is doing for Scotland – Alister Jack
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I have never done government by WhatsApp, says Alister Jack, as he vows to submit evidence to UK Covid Inquiry
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What Tories can learn from Alister Jack: Tories at the party's 2023 conference in Manchester have plenty to learn from Scottish secretary Alister Jack
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Lord Advocate using 'red herring' in gender reform case, court hears: Scotland’s top law officer has been accused of using a “red herring” in an attempt to ...
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Paid articlePaid Rishi Sunak 'masterminded Lisa Cameron's Tory defection': RISHI Sunak reportedly masterminded Lisa Cameron’s defection from the SNP to the Tories ...
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The Union is in trouble, however this week’s trans ruling goes: Before the Court of Session today is a legal question: was Alister Jack’s decision to block the ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-union-is-in-trouble-regardless-of-the-trans-question/
A75 upgrade funding not yet ‘fleshed out’ – Alister Jack: The project to improve the road, which links the ferry port at Cairnryan to the north of England ...
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How Labour and Tory conferences showed both parties' delusion: THE Labour party conference is currently underway in Liverpool, a conference which is just as ...
thenational.scot/politics/23844478.labour-tory-conferences-showed-parties-delusion/
Alister Jack snubs Holyrood committee's second invitation over DRS: ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the ...
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'Alister Jack's Section 35 not reasonable or rational': Scotland's top law officer sets out case in court battle
Shetland Islands Council to discuss 'advanced' tunnel plan with Scottish Secretary Alister Jack
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Scottish secretary Alister Jack to boost trade links on visit to Vietnam: Jack said it was a 'real honour' to promote UK interests in the south-east ...
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Holyrood Weekly: Court of Session Section 35 showdown debrief: THE Scottish and UK Governments went head to head in the Court of Session this week over Alister ...
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Alister Jack snubs Scottish Parliament committee over Deposit Return Scheme: ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give ...
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Rishi Sunak fails to name even ONE Scottish Tory frontbencher: RISHI Sunak had to be rescued by Alister Jack as he failed to name even one Scottish Tory ...
thenational.scot/news/23691681.rishi-sunak-fails-name-even-one-scottish-tory-frontbencher/
Rishi Sunak backs probe into Scottish Government independence spending: THE Prime Minister has backed a review of the Scottish Government’s work ...
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Quick Glance: Rishi Sunak supports investigation into Scottish Government's independence spending
- The Prime Minister backs an investigation into the Scottish Government's work on independence.
- Rishi Sunak supports an investigation into the Scottish Government's spending on independence.
- An investigation into the Scottish Government's spending on independence is being conducted by Simon Case.
- There are growing tensions between the UK and Scottish Government over independence spending and planning.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack did not act 'irrationally' in blocking gender law, UK Government argues
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-secretary-alister-jack-did-not-act-irrationally-in-blocking-gender-law-uk-government-argues-4260660
Scotland Office's lavish spending on hospitality – see the full list: THE Scotland Office under Alister Jack has shelled out tens of thousands of pounds on ...
thenational.scot/news/23724321.scotland-offices-lavish-spending-hospitality---see-full-list/
🗣 'His sense of entitled superiority knows no bounds and his enthusiasm for Brexit simply adds insult to the injury he is imposing on us all'
Michael Russell ... Show more
Might be fair to say that Alister Jack has reacted angrily to the Scottish Government's latest paper on independence.
In a letter to Humza Yousaf ... Show more
Alister Jack branded Westminster 'apologist-in-chief' after indy demands: SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has been branded Westminster’s “apologist-in chief” ...
thenational.scot/news/23687518.alister-jack-branded-westminster-apologist-in-chief-indy-demands/
Tomorrow's front page 📰By-election ON as voters kick out Ferrier + 'scared' Alister Jack hides from the media
Alister Jack is wrong about the Scottish Government's focus: JUST how stupid is Alister Jack? This man, already far and away the worst “Secretary of I Hate ...
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Scottish independence: Alister Jack blasts ‘irresponsible’ ministers for independence paper released by Humza Yousaf
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-independence-alister-jack-blasts-irresponsible-ministers-for-independence-paper-released-by-humza-yousaf-4236152
Tories select Scotland Office adviser in race to succeed Alister Jack: A SCOTLAND Office advisor has reportedly won the selection to contest Alister Jack’s seat ...
thenational.scot/news/23677821.tories-select-scotland-office-adviser-race-succeed-alister-jack/
Today's paper📰Scotland looks to save lives ... as Alister Jack claims it's a bid to 'manufacture grievance'
Tomorrow's paper📰Scotland looks to save lives ... as Alister Jack claims it's a bid to 'manufacture grievance'
Alister Jack: Scottish drug decriminalisation calls 'manufacture grievance': CALLS to decriminalise drug possession in Scotland are about starting a ...
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Alister Jack claims Scottish Government 'manufacture grievances' and passionately defends Boris Johnson's legacy
scotsman.com/news/politics/alister-jack-claims-scottish-government-manufacture-grievances-and-passionately-defends-boris-johnsons-legacy-4216463
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack to chair defence firms roundtable: The meeting comes on the day Thales Glasgow awarded £169m contract for new Dreadnought-class ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/scottish-secretary-alister-jack-to-chair-defence-firms-roundtable
Orkney Council 'has not spoken' to Scotland secretary in three years: James Stockan accused Alister Jack of 'tending to deceit' with recent ...
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Alister Jack's job is to 'scupper' the Scottish Government, says Deputy First Minister Shona Robison
scotsman.com/news/politics/alister-jacks-job-is-to-scupper-the-scottish-government-says-deputy-first-minister-shona-robison-4210595
Douglas Ross humiliated as Alister Jack named REAL Scots Tories' leader: ALISTER Jack, not Douglas Ross, is the true leader of the Scottish Conservatives ...
thenational.scot/news/23607167.douglas-ross-humiliated-alister-jack-named-real-scots-tories-leader/
Alister Jack should follow Boris Johnson and quit as an MP: THE latest episode in the Alister Jack Brexit soap opera really beggars belief ...
thenational.scot/politics/23592841.alister-jack-follow-boris-johnson-quit-mp/
I’ve seen first-hand Tory attempts to silence Scottish ministers: IMAGINE the scene. It is March 2014, a few months before the first independence referendum.
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Alister Jack reveals 'transgressions' by Scotland against the UK
Boris Johnson: How did Scottish Tory MPs vote on report into ex-PM?: MPs voted on Monday night to approve the Privileges Committee’s report into Boris Johnson ...
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Quick Glance: Parliament set to deal Boris Johnson humiliating blow on his birthday
- On Monday, Boris Johnson turns 59 and Parliament will debate a report that concluded he had lied about a party.
- If the House of Commons supports the conclusions of the Privileges Committee's report, Johnson could be denied a lifetime pass to parliamentary buildings.
- Last week, the Privileges Committee concluded that Johnson had knowingly misled Parliament about Covid rules at his offices and residences.
- To become prime minister again, Johnson will have to win a new parliamentary seat.
Alister Jack lists Scotland 'transgressions' in committee clash: Alister Jack has revealed the so-called “transgressions” that resulted in the UK Government ...
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Michael Russell: Alister Jack is a 'disgrace to the country': ALISTER Jack has been labelled a “disgrace” to Scotland after a Westminster committee meeting saw ...
thenational.scot/news/23584878.michael-russell-alister-jack-disgrace-country/
Here's a look at today's front page 📰
Alister Jack reveals 'transgressions' by Scotland against the UK
Alister Jack has claimed that decisions made by former PM Boris Johnson will 'serve Scotland very well for decades to come'.. ... Show more
Alister Jack insists UK international representation benefits Scotland: Alister Jack has said Scotland “benefits hugely” from the UK Government’s international ...
thenational.scot/news/23582928.alister-jack-insists-uk-international-representation-benefits-scotland/
Andrew Bowie praises Alister Jack for blocking Holyrood legislation: TORY MP Andrew Bowie has said that Alister Jack is doing an “impressive job” of blocking ...
thenational.scot/news/23581696.andrew-bowie-praises-alister-jack-blocking-holyrood-legislation/
Nicola Sturgeon: I didn’t know who Scottish Secretary Alister Jack was: Sturgeon said she did not know who Alister Jack was after he had been appointed by Boris ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23551539.nicola-sturgeon-didnt-know-scottish-secretary-alister-jack/
Yousaf accuses Jack of 'making intentionally misleading' DRS claims: HUMZA Yousaf has accused Alister Jack of “intentionally misleading” people over glass ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/23566790.yousaf-accuses-jack-making-intentionally-misleading-drs-claims/
'Alister Jack's conduct in front of Scottish politicians is openly hostile to the nation he claims to care about' - Stuart Cosgrove
Alister ‘Viceroy’ Jack's mission to stop work on independence: The Secret Civil Servant: Alister ‘Viceroy’ Jack and his mission to stop civil servants working on ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23566412.alister-viceroy-jacks-mission-stop-work-independence/
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