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Boris Johnson’s resignation inevitable, says Scottish Tory chief whip

The resignation of the Prime Minister as a result of the parties held in and around Downing Street during lockdown is “an inevitability”, the Scottish Conservative chief whip has said. Pressure is mounting on Boris Johnson as the investigation by ...

23 Jan 2022 at 12:55

Opposition MSPs push minister for release of indyref2 legal advice

Opposition MSPs have pushed for the Scottish Government to release legal advice regarding a second independence referendum. Ministers have said they are “carefully” considering a ruling from the Scottish information commissioner which was issued ...

03 May 2022 at 16:25

Scotland

Moray Council leader ‘steps aside’ from Conservative Party over ‘poor behaviour’

A Scottish Conservative councillor has renounced his party affiliation to sit as an independent over concerns about “poor behaviour” within the party locally and nationally. Moray councillor Neil McLennan was elected as co-leader of the council ...

11 Jul 2022 at 21:39

PM has ‘done the right thing’ in sacking Zahawi, says Scottish Tory chairman

Rishi Sunak made “the right decision” by sacking Nadhim Zahawi, the chairman of the Scottish Conservative Party has said. Craig Hoy told the BBC’s Sunday Show: “It was only right and proper that he asked Sir Laurie Magnus, his ethics adviser, ...

29 Jan 2023 at 18:26

MP accuses Fraser of ‘Trojan horse’ bid to split Scots Tories from UK party

Scottish Tory leadership contender Murdo Fraser has been accused of a “Trojan horse” attempt to break up the party. The Mid Scotland and Fife MSP proposed in 2011 the party break away from its UK counterpart during the leadership race ...

08 Aug 2024 at 10:23

Scotland

Scottish Tory boss Findlay reveals he voted for Badenoch as UK leader

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has revealed that he backed Kemi Badenoch in the Tory leadership contest. The former business secretary was declared the winner at an event in central London on Saturday, defeating rival ...

04 Nov 2024 at 10:35

Scotland

Holyrood could vote to ban MSPs sitting as MPs amid Stephen Flynn row

Holyrood could vote on banning MSPs sitting as MPs as soon as Christmas under plans by a Tory politician. Graham Simpson said he would try to end double jobbing in the wake of the row over Stephen Flynn. The SNP Westminster leader ...

18 Nov 2024 at 10:38

Former MP Duguid leaves spinal injuries clinic on foot

Ousted former MP David Duguid has thanked medical staff who aided his recovery after he left a spinal injuries clinic on foot. Mr Duguid suffered a spinal stroke in April, later contracting pneumonia and had been undergoing ...

19 Nov 2024 at 10:42

Scotland

Reform UK could have ‘kingmaker’ role in Holyrood after 2026 vote, says Tice

The Reform party aims to be the “kingmakers” at the Scottish Parliament election in 2026 and would vote for Anas Sarwar to become First Minister rather than John Swinney, deputy leader Richard Tice has said. With Reform UK ...

29 Nov 2024 at 10:28

Scotland

Chief constable’s response in Nairn murder case fell below expectations – Ross

The response from Police Scotland’s chief constable to the new investigation into the murder of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson fell below expected standards, Douglas Ross has said. The Scottish Conservative leader raised ...

26 Sept 2024 at 13:10

Scotland

Prisons ‘bursting at the seams’, Swinney warns as further early release possible

John Swinney has told how his Government will step in to ensure safety in Scotland’s prisons, which he said are “absolutely bursting at the seams”. With 8,322 inmates inside Scotland’s jails as of Thursday morning, ...

10 Oct 2024 at 13:34

Scotland

Short-term prisoners in Scotland to be released earlier, says Justice Secretary

Prisoners in Scotland serving less than four months will be released early under Scottish Government plans. Justice Secretary Angela Constance announced the release point for short-term prisoners will be reduced ...

10 Oct 2024 at 17:15

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