part of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom that operates in Scotland
Scottish Greens to vote against Yousaf in confidence motion after powersharing deal terminated
itv.com/news/2024-04-25/greens-accuse-yousaf-of-political-cowardice-as-snp-power-sharing-collapses
Pilot proposes to flight attendant girlfriend in front of passengers: A Polish pilot has proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend on a flight from Warsaw to ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/travel/pilot-proposes-to-flight-attendant-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: Pilot Proposes to Flight Attendant on LOT Flight to Krakow
- A flight attendant rushes down the aisle of an airplane after receiving a surprising marriage proposal from her partner.
- The video was captured on a LOT Polish Airlines flight to Krakow and later shared on Facebook.
- During the flight, the captain emerged from the cockpit to introduce himself to the passengers before making a heartfelt proposal to his partner.
- Choosing Krakow as the proposal location due to its significance in their relationship, the video of the proposal has garnered over 433,000 views on Facebook and Instagram, receiving widespread acclaim.
BREAKING: Douglas Ross has said he is lodging a vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf.
He has just announced the news to MSPs during FMQs.
Story to follow.
Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of Commons committee appearance after Murrell charged: The former first minister was due to appear before MPs on the Scottish Affairs ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-sturgeon-pulls-out-westminster-32645936
BREAKING: The Scottish Conservatives' attempt to repeal the Hate Crime Act has failed following a vote in the Scottish Parliament ... Show more
More workers moving to Scotland from UK than leaving after SNP tax rises, HMRC finds
news.stv.tv/scotland/more-workers-moving-to-scotland-from-uk-than-leaving-after-snp-tax-rises-hmrc-finds
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
🗣️ 'Who does the First Minister think he's pleased most today - Douglas Ross, Fergus Ewing or Alex Salmond?' Humza Yousaf had a tense exchange with Greens ... Show more
Hate crime Scotland: SNP ministers spent £400k on public information campaign: The campaign was launched ahead of new legislation being rolled out.
scotsman.com/news/politics/hate-crime-scotland-snp-ministers-spent-ps400k-on-public-information-campaign-4589761
Cass gender report: Scottish Government defends decision to inform young people of puberty blockers pause before public
scotsman.com/health/cass-gender-report-scottish-government-defends-decision-to-inform-young-people-of-puberty-blockers-pause-before-public-4602056
NEW: A medical practice in Aberdeenshire was forced to reassure patients after a leaflet issued by Tory MP Andrew Bowie claimed the practice was facing ... Show more
Vote to be tabled in bid to repeal controversial hate crime laws: The party previously claimed the Hate Crime Act is the 'biggest ever burden placed on ...
news.stv.tv/politics/vote-to-be-tabled-in-bid-to-repeal-controversial-hate-crime-laws
Alister Jack has abstained from voting on the UK Government's proposal to ban younger generations from ever legally smoking tobacco ... Show more
Penny Mordaunt: Scots will not stand for SNP's block on their freedom of speech and debate
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/penny-mordaunt-scots-will-not-stand-for-snps-block-on-their-freedom-of-speech-and-debate-4581516
Fears RAF jets could have to swerve round 650ft Cabrach wind turbines or risk crashing into them
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/environment/6435003/raf-cabrach-wind-farm/
Quarter of Scottish Ambulance Service vehicles more than five years old, figures show
news.stv.tv/scotland/quarter-of-scottish-ambulance-service-vehicles-more-than-five-years-old-figures-show
How did Scotland go from COP26 trailblazers to abandoning key climate change targets?
news.stv.tv/scotland/how-did-scotland-go-from-cop26-trailblazers-to-abandoning-key-climate-change-targets
JK Rowling's tweets on trans community felt gratuitously cruel: ON THE day the Hate Crime legislation came into force, I was on Ben A’an. It was Easter Monday ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24236313.jk-rowlings-tweets-trans-community-felt-gratuitously-cruel/
The Scottish Conservatives have urged NHS Scotland to undertake an “urgent evaluation” of gender identity services following the publication of the Cass Review ... Show more
Creative Scotland has not recovered all money for explicit art film, Scottish Parliament told
news.stv.tv/scotland/creative-scotland-has-not-recovered-all-money-for-explicit-art-film-scottish-parliament-told
Could traffic lights be installed on the A96 at Forres to improve road safety?: An investigation has been ordered to examine whether traffic lights should be ...
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/transport/6442447/forres-a96-traffic-lights/
McAllan admits ‘taking cars off road tomorrow’ would have kept climate target intact
scotsman.com/news/politics/mcallan-admits-taking-cars-off-road-tomorrow-would-have-kept-climate-target-intact-4599280
'Green ministers voting to drop 2030 target may hit brand': Scottish Greens will be weighing any potential damage to their party's brand and electoral fortunes - ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24268244.green-ministers-voting-drop-2030-target-may-hit-brand/
Police Scotland officers were victims in almost a quarter of hate crime reports, Humza Yousaf says
news.stv.tv/politics/police-scotland-officers-were-victims-in-almost-a-quarter-of-hate-crime-reports-humza-yousaf-says
Tories demand NHS answers over puberty blockers as SNP under pressure over Cass review
scotsman.com/news/politics/tories-demand-nhs-answers-over-puberty-blockers-as-snp-under-pressure-over-cass-review-4592248
Will the transgender conversion Bill be the final straw for Humza Yousaf? - Brian Monteith
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/will-the-transgender-conversion-bill-be-the-final-straw-for-humza-yousaf-brian-monteith-4590694
Private rent rises across the board in Scotland, figures show: The Scottish Government released its housing market review on Thursday, showing the level of rent ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/private-rent-rises-across-the-board-in-scotland-figures-show
Council debt ‘more than one-and-a-half times latest annual funding settlement’: Annual figures released by the Scottish Government showed the cumulative debt for ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/council-debt-more-than-one-and-a-half-times-latest-annual-funding-settlement
'This bill is about protecting people against that rising tide of hatred we see far too prevalent in our society nowadays ... Show more news.sky.com/story/scotlands-controversial-new-hate-crime-laws-come-into-force-13103973
Quick Glance: Rowling's Remarks on Scottish Hate Crime Law Not Criminal
- Harry Potter author JK Rowling has stated that her posts regarding Scotland's new hate crime law are not criminal, as confirmed by Police Scotland.
- Despite complaints about her posts, where she referred to trans women as men, Rowling argued that freedom of speech and belief would cease in Scotland if the accurate description of biological sex was deemed criminal.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized that people should not be criminalized for stating simple biological facts.
- While the law consolidates existing hate crime legislation and introduces a new offense of stirring up hatred against protected characteristics, women have not been granted protection, raising concerns about freedom of speech in Scotland.
"Unless your behaviour is threatening, or abusive, and intends to stir up hatred, then you have nothing to worry about ... Show more news.sky.com/story/scotlands-controversial-new-hate-crime-laws-come-into-force-13103973
Sturgeon accused of being a part timer in Holyrood: It’s been a year since Peter Murrell, the husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sturgeon-accused-of-being-a-part-timer-in-holyrood/
Humza Yousaf under fire for meeting with oil and gas giant during COP28: Details of the meeting were disclosed in documents obtained by The Scotsman
scotsman.com/news/politics/humza-yousaf-under-fire-for-meeting-with-oil-and-gas-giant-during-cop28-4577229
Ferguson Marine shipyard chief executive David Tydeman sacked: Port Glasgow yard chair Andrew Miller new “strong leadership”
scotsman.com/business/ferguson-marine-shipyard-chief-executive-david-tydeman-sacked-4569056
Almost 27,500 rail services have been cancelled in the two-year period since ScotRail was nationalised, figures have shown.news.stv.tv/scotland/almost-27500-scotrail-trains-cancelled-since-nationalisation-figures-show
Humza Yousaf's first year as First Minister: I tried to think of one significant achievement, but I can't – Murdo Fraser
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/humza-yousafs-first-year-as-first-minister-i-tried-to-think-of-one-significant-achievement-but-i-cant-murdo-fraser-4576753
New ScotRail app to enable passengers to travel without buying tickets: Rail as You Go among possible names for system that will automatically recognise arrival ...
scotsman.com/news/transport/new-scotrail-app-to-enable-passengers-to-travel-without-buying-tickets-4574511
At FMQs, Humza Yousaf hits back with the perfect response after Douglas Ross claims the Tories have a 'zero tolerance' approach to hate 🔥⬇️
Scottish health chiefs call for minimum pricing on e-cigarettes on tobacco: Scottish heath chiefs have accused tobacco companies of "keeping prices artificially ...
scotsman.com/health/scottish-health-chiefs-call-for-minimum-pricing-on-e-cigarettes-on-tobacco-4575829
BREAKING: The deadline has been extended into next month for the sale of The Daily Telegraph.
Sky's Mhari Aurora has the latest.news.sky.com/story/politics-live-government-statement-expected-on-china-hack-sunak-making-nuclear-announcement-12593360 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 ... Show more
Scottish Tories heap pressure on Sunak in Tory donor row: Prime Minister resists calls to return £10 million to businessman accused of racism towards Diane ...
scotsman.com/news/politics/scottish-tories-heap-pressure-on-sunak-in-tory-donor-row-4554348
Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
FMQs: Senior SNP minister admits calling Douglas Ross a 'manchild' during fiery exchange
scotsman.com/news/politics/fmqs-senior-snp-minister-admits-calling-douglas-ross-a-manchild-during-fiery-exchange-4546917
Shona Robison hits out at lack of exemption for glue traps: The ban was passed as part of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill.
news.stv.tv/politics/shona-robison-hits-out-at-lack-of-exemption-for-glue-traps
Irish BBC presenter Nick Sheridan dies aged 32: The broadcaster announced his death in a social media post on Thursday, which paid tribute to him as “one of ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41347748.html
"WHAT?!": Douglas Ross demands Angus Robertson withdraw a comment he claims was made during FMQs
Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone said she did not ... Show more
WhatsApps: Data protection expert from the Channel Islands Emma Martins appointed to lead review into Scottish Government's use of informal messaging
scotsman.com/news/politics/whatsapps-data-protection-expert-from-the-channel-islands-emma-martins-appointed-to-lead-review-into-scottish-governments-use-of-informal-messaging-4565237
'Higher taxes and higher energy bills, that's what we have to stop and that's what the Conservatives will do' says PM Rishi Sunak as he addresses the Scottish ... Show more trib.al/xyP8Rse
Quick Glance: Landslide Victory for George Galloway
- George Galloway secures Rochdale by-election win with a significant lead.
- Labour's withdrawal of support for their candidate contributed to Galloway's victory.
- Galloway highlights voters' rejection of the two main parties.
- He warns that Labour will face consequences for the Gaza events.
Humza Yousaf has a lower favourability rating than Nicola Sturgeon – Ipsos poll: Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has the lowest rating of the major ...
news.stv.tv/politics/humza-yousaf-has-a-lower-favourability-rating-than-nicola-sturgeon-ipsos-poll
🗣️ 'They're a party that have actively created the conditions for hatred and division to thrive' Humza Yousaf tells the Scottish Tories to 'get their own ... Show more
'No more false dawns' as minister says nuclear 'will be happening at Wylfa' : Minister for nuclear Andrew Bowie rejected suggestion government had stepped in due ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/no-more-false-dawns-minister-28773565
BREAKING: Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has pledged to rebel on plans to extend the windfall tax announced in the Chancellor's Spring Budget ... Show more
NEW: Douglas Ross was reportedly on the brink of quitting his position as Scottish Conservatives leader in a rage over the upcoming Budget ... Show more
What should we expect from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget?: Hunt set to use his Budget to offer a pre-election tax giveaway for millions of workers - but ...
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Abuse after SNP exit beyond wildest imagination, Lisa Cameron tells Scottish Tories
news.stv.tv/politics/abuse-after-snp-exit-beyond-wildest-imagination-lisa-cameron-tells-scottish-tories
Baby rescued in fatal flat fire taken to hospital by police on day of eight-hour ambulance delays
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6393594/baby-rescued-in-fatal-flat-fire-taken-to-hospital-by-police-on-day-of-eight-hour-ambulance-delays/
Douglas Ross urges pro-UK voters to back Scottish Tories in bid to oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf
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Inside Sunak’s public row with Scottish Tory boss over oil windfall tax: Douglas Ross told PM he was against extended levy ‘in no uncertain terms’ ...
inews.co.uk/news/rishi-sunak-douglas-ross-row-windfall-tax-2942904
Police Scotland budget restraints hit crime detection rates, according to report seen by 1919 Magazine
news.stv.tv/scotland/police-scotland-budget-restraints-hit-crime-detection-rates-according-to-report-seen-by-1919-magazine
Tory MSP brands chancellor 'careless' over 'Scottish oil and gas industry' comments
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/6398454/chancellor-branded-careless-windfall-tax/
UK Budget 2024: All the highlights: POLITICO watched Jeremy Hunt’s big fiscal event so you didn’t have to.
politico.eu/article/uk-spring-budget-2024-all-the-highlights/
Removing Trident after Scottish independence would not embolden Vladimir Putin, insists SNP minister
scotsman.com/news/politics/removing-trident-after-scottish-independence-would-not-embolden-vladimir-putin-insists-snp-minister-4541632
Conversion therapy Scotland: Proposals for ban could introduce transgender self-ID by back door
scotsman.com/news/politics/conversion-therapy-scotland-proposals-for-ban-could-introduce-transgender-self-id-by-back-door-4539752
SNP made Scotland a ‘stagnation nation’, says Scottish Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher at Aberdeen conference
news.stv.tv/politics/snp-made-scotland-a-stagnation-nation-says-scottish-tory-msp-meghan-gallacher-at-aberdeen-conference
HMP Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire: Prison transferred to public ownership ‘running over capacity’
news.stv.tv/west-central/hmp-kilmarnock-in-east-ayrshire-prison-transferred-to-public-ownership-running-over-capacity
UK energy minister denounces his own government’s oil and gas plans: Andrew Bowie criticized plans to extend the windfall tax on oil and gas giants.
politico.eu/article/uk-energy-minister-denounces-his-own-governments-oil-and-gas-plans/
Ferguson Marine ferries fiasco: Shipyard board moved to sack chief executive David Tydeman a month ago – Wellbeing Economy Secretary Mairi McAllan
scotsman.com/news/politics/ferguson-marine-ferries-fiasco-shipyard-board-moved-to-sack-chief-executive-david-tydeman-a-month-ago-wellbeing-economy-secretary-mairi-mcallan-4571761
Top Tories Rishi Sunak, Alister Jack, and Claire Coutinho are in Scotland.
The three visited an engineering site in Montrose ... Show more
SNP extend lead over Labour as Tories fall to lowest level since Truss – poll: A survey of 1,043 people in Scotland showed the SNP had increased its support at ...
news.stv.tv/scotland/snp-extend-lead-over-labour-as-tories-fall-to-lowest-level-since-truss-poll
SNP blame Brexit as Scotland sees 24 per cent drop in new home starts: Scottish Government Housing Minister Paul McLennan has blamed Brexit after the number of ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24211263.snp-blame-brexit-scotland-sees-24-per-cent-drop-new-home-starts/
Scotland cancer waiting times in 2023 were 'worst ever': Staff shortages, broken equipment, and rising referrals have been blamed as Scotland experienced its ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24211320.cancer-waiting-times-2023-worst-ever-scotland/
The Scottish Tories are facing an identity crisis: Why is the only party of the centre-right in Scotland so far away from government? As the Labour Party becomes ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-scottish-tories-are-facing-an-identity-crisis/
Childcare Scotland: Four in 10 Scots having an abortion say spiralling costs are the main reason
scotsman.com/news/politics/childcare-scotland-four-in-10-scots-having-an-abortion-say-spiralling-costs-are-the-main-reason-4561469
Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives can’t avoid their reckoning after series of betrayals - Brian Monteith
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/rishi-sunaks-conservatives-cant-avoid-their-reckoning-after-series-of-betrayals-brian-monteith-4523184
There is still hope for the Scottish Tories: As Douglas Ross and his colleagues gather for the annual Scottish Tory conference in Aberdeen this weekend ...
spectator.co.uk/article/there-is-still-hope-for-the-scottish-tories/
Campaign to reopen two Moray GP practices taken to parliament: Local MSP Douglas Ross told parliament around 44% of over 50s in Moray now have to wait a week or ...
news.stv.tv/north/campaign-to-reopen-two-moray-gp-practices-taken-to-parliament
NEW: First Minister Humza Yousaf campaigning in the Westminster seat of Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross today
Humza Yousaf rejected claims from Douglas Ross that Scotland's new hate crime law will be a 'shambles from day one'.news.stv.tv/scotland/disinformation-being-spread-about-hate-crime-act-first-minister-claims
Can you drink on ScotRail trains? No, and let's keep it that way: Should the ScotRail booze ban remain in place? Rail bosses have been consulting on what to do ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24201709.can-drink-scotrail-trains-no-keep-way/
Basic goal of improving lives ‘posted missing’ at Westminster, says Humza Yousaf: The First Minister also accused the Tories of taking a ‘scorched earth’ ...
news.stv.tv/politics/basic-goal-of-improving-lives-posted-missing-at-westminster-says-humza-yousaf
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