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Rebecca McCurdy
Politics
Swinney: Sunak’s D-Day move ‘completely destroyed’ his credibility
Scotland’s First Minister said the Conservative General Election campaign is ‘in tatters’.
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Rebecca McCurdy
8 Jun 2024
Politics
Sturgeon has ‘huge’ contribution to make to SNP election campaign, Swinney says
The former first minister has not been seen campaigning with Mr Swinney but said she would help in ways she thought would be helpful.
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Rebecca McCurdy
8 Jun 2024
Politics
Annual wealth tax proposed in Scottish Green election plans
Those with assets worth £3.4 million would pay a 1% tax rate on their annual income, under the plans.
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Rebecca McCurdy
8 Jun 2024
Politics
Scottish Greens to field record 44 candidates at General Election
Co-leader Lorna Slater said the party will ‘make sure the climate emergency is mentioned at every opportunity’.
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Rebecca McCurdy
7 Jun 2024
Politics
Voters urged to ‘shake off’ Tories as Scottish minister channels Taylor Swift
Shirley-Anne Somerville timed her comments for the arrival of the US superstar’s Eras tour in Scotland.
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Rebecca McCurdy
7 Jun 2024
Politics
Half Scottish constituencies have a quarter of children in poverty, study finds
The data by the End Child Poverty Coalition showed every Glasgow constituency was ranked in the top 10 for child poverty rates.
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Rebecca McCurdy
6 Jun 2024
Politics
SNP accused of ‘shameless retreat’ of climate leadership over oil and gas stance
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the SNP had never been against new oil and gas licences.
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Rebecca McCurdy
5 Jun 2024
Politics
SNP not against new oil and gas licences, Deputy First Minister says
Kate Forbes insisted developments would have to meet climate compatibility tests.
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Rebecca McCurdy
5 Jun 2024
Politics
SNP would work constructively with Labour government – Forbes
Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves had said her party would seek a partnership approach with the SNP.
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Rebecca McCurdy
5 Jun 2024
Politics
Swinney: I’m here to make sure SNP wins General Election in Scotland
The SNP leader dismissed polls which have suggested the party could lose two-thirds of its MPs.
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Rebecca McCurdy
4 Jun 2024
Politics
Ross to demand SNP ‘get on board’ with £2 bus fare cap
The Scottish Tory leader will use the General Election campaign to urge the SNP to follow Westminster’s policy.
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Rebecca McCurdy
3 Jun 2024
Politics
Flynn: SNP will bring forward Bill protecting NHS from privatisation
Labour health spokeswoman Dame Jackie Baillie said the proposals are ‘rank hypocrisy’ amid increasing waiting times in Scotland’s NHS.
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Rebecca McCurdy
3 Jun 2024
Politics
Starmer backs recall petitions for Holyrood amid Matheson expenses scandal
The Labour leader compared SNP leader John Swinney to former Tory leader Boris Johnson for his handling of the affair.
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Rebecca McCurdy
31 May 2024
Politics
Starmer to set out Scotland’s ‘down payment’ under Labour’s national renewal
Scotland’s First Minister, however, has said Sir Keir Starmer must commit to an emergency budget if he is prime minister after the election.
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Rebecca McCurdy
31 May 2024
Politics
Greens hopeful of election ‘breakthrough’ to challenge Westminster ‘powergrab’
Patrick Harvie said only his party can deliver change.
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Rebecca McCurdy
30 May 2024
Politics
MSPs to vote on emergency plans to free 550 prisoners early amid overcrowding
Justice Secretary Angela Constance has published regulations for their release and MSPs will soon vote on the proposals.
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Rebecca McCurdy
29 May 2024
Politics
Sturgeon to join campaign trail ‘in ways I think are helpful’
The former first minister refused to say whether she will be seen alongside John Swinney.
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Rebecca McCurdy
29 May 2024
Politics
SNP to force vote on Palestine recognition if Sunak and Starmer ignore calls
The SNP leader has written to the opposition parties to demand they urgently recognise Palestine as an official state.
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Rebecca McCurdy
28 May 2024
Politics
Lib Dems plan to make gains over SNP in Scotland – Sir Ed Davey
The Lib Dem leader launched his party’s Scottish election campaign in North Queensferry.
By
Rebecca McCurdy
27 May 2024
Politics
Minister: Decision to award cash to ‘genital contact’ art project is concerning
Angus Robertson is demanding an urgent meeting with Creative Scotland to question why funding was granted.
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Rebecca McCurdy
21 May 2024
Politics
Arts body knew theatre project included ‘genital contact’ before awarding funds
Freedom of information documents show the details were included in an application to Creative Scotland nine months before the money was allocated.
By
Rebecca McCurdy
21 May 2024
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