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Labour should not ‘hold back’ in support for striking workers – Burnham

Labour should not “hold back” in supporting workers who go on strike to improve their wages, Andy Burnham has said. Asked about running for the party’s leadership again, the Greater Manchester said he may “one day” consider this but noted he had ...

23 Aug 2022 at 16:12

Andy Burnham: Scotland should have as close as you can get to home rule

Scotland should have ‘as close as you can get to home rule’ – Burnham

Scotland should have “as close as you can get” to home rule, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has said, while discussing a possible second independence referendum. Mr Burnham said he was still opposed to Scottish independence but said the ...

23 Aug 2022 at 22:59

Scotland

Prison drug taking incidents down 36% since staff began photocopying mail

Drug-taking incidents in Scottish prisons have dropped by 36% since new rules allowed staff to photocopy prisoners’ mail. Scottish Conservative MSP Russell Findlay led a campaign to bring in the measure in a bid to stop drugs – in particular ...

19 May 2022 at 21:35

Scotland

‘Significant’ increase in legal aid fees vowed by minister

The Scottish Government will provide a “significant” increase in fees for lawyers’ legal aid work, a minister has said. Community Safety Minister Ash Regan said further improvements would be made on top of a 5% increase in fees which was ...

02 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Six-figure legal settlement for man abused by teacher when he was 12

A man who was drugged and sexually abused by a teacher more than 30 years ago has won a six-figure settlement from the school where it happened. John Findlay, 44, took legal action against Aberlour House School, which was was a prep ...

27 May 2022 at 13:03

Scotland

Tories hit out at rule allowing nearly 600 prisoners to vote in local elections

The Scottish Conservatives have called for prisoners to be prevented from casting a vote in elections in order to “respect the experiences of victims”. Some 578 convicted prisoners will be able to vote in the local government ...

24 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

MSPs back rape survivor’s call for easier access to court transcripts

MSPs have supported calls from a survivor of rape for easier access to a court transcript of their case, after being told it could cost up to £4,000 to receive the document. Holyrood’s Justice Committee took evidence from ...

20 Apr 2022 at 14:25

Scotland

Edinburgh councillors agree proposals to apologise for city’s slavery links

Edinburgh councillors have agreed to implement recommendations made in a report into the city’s historic links with slavery and colonialism. It will see a public apology issued to those who suffered through the city’s ...

30 Aug 2022 at 13:45

Scotland

Presiding Officer apologises on behalf of Scottish Parliament after scarf row

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone has apologised on behalf of the Scottish Parliament after a woman was asked to remove a scarf in suffragette colours while in a public gallery. In an episode branded “scarfgate” on ...

15 Nov 2022 at 16:07

Scotland

Sheriffs lack confidence in using alternatives to remand, MSPs told

Sheriffs lack confidence in alternatives to remand, leaving some people stuck in a “no man’s land” within the justice system, MSPs have heard. Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee heard from a number of groups in ...

14 Dec 2022 at 12:42

Scotland

Opposition and rebel SNP MSPs push for gender reform law amendments

Opposition and rebel SNP MSPs are pushing for amendments to the Scottish Government’s gender recognition reform law ahead of a vote next week. The Conservatives’ Russell Findlay and the SNP’s Michelle Thomson ...

13 Dec 2022 at 18:25

Scotland

Charity unfair to suggest addicts are sent to ‘pretend’ rehab centres – minister

It is unfair for an addiction charity to suggest addicts are being sent to “pretend” rehabilitation centres for treatment, drugs policy minister Angela Constance has said. Faces & Voices of Recovery (Favor) ...

24 Nov 2022 at 12:09

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