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Glasgow MSP appointed to cabinet »

Young men all over the world dream that one day they will get an opportunity to lead their country in their chosen profession, or at least be a part of it. Whatever their age, politicians are no different in their dream of reaching the top, despite th...

Wed 12 Sep 2012 by Aimee Beveridge | Read more »

Frustration as Scottish government 'bottle' same-sex marriage decision »

The Scottish government provoked outrage and disappointment today as it failed to announce a decision on equal marriage. Campaigners for same-sex marriage have said the Scottish National Party have 'bottled' the decision after pressure from Scotland's...

Tue 17 Jul 2012 by Gareth Llewellyn | Read more »

NUS announce date for national demo in London »

Liam Burns

The National Union of Students (NUS) has urged its members to take to the streets of London on November 21 in the first national demonstration for two years. NUS president Liam Burns called for students to rally against government cuts, rising tuition...

Thu 28 Jun 2012 by Gareth Llewellyn | Read more »

Donald Trump gives evidence over wind farm proposals »

Donald Trump

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Thu 10 May 2012 by Rory Scothorne | Read more »

First minister blocks Holyrood phone-hacking inquiry »

First Minister Alex Salmond has rejected a call from MSPs to hold a phone-hacking inquiry, calling it unnecessary. Last week Mr Salmond defied a report by the UK House of Commons culture, media and sport committee that said that Rupert and James Murdo...

Thu 10 May 2012 by Jon Baldie | Read more »

Northern Irish students could be exempt from fees »

Students from Northern Ireland may be entitled to free education at Scottish universities due to dual British-Irish citizenship. The Scottish Government has kept university tuition free for students resident in Scotland, and due to European law has ha...

Wed 09 May 2012 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

Scottish Government Minister warns against UK charity tax relief plans »

Scottish Finance Secretary, John Swinney

Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney has warned against chancellor George Obsorne's plans to issue a cap on tax relief for charity donations, warning that the sector would be harmed by the proposals. From 2013 tax relief for charity donations is to...

Thu 26 Apr 2012 by Jonney Rhodes | Read more »

Scotland wins further powers as Scotland Bill is passed »

The Scottish Parliament voted unanimously to give parliamentary consent for the UK Government’s ‘Scotland Bill’ last week, which stands to enact “the largest transfer of fiscal power from London since the creation of the United ...

Thu 26 Apr 2012 by Daniel do Rosario | Read more »

SNP condemns 'patronising' Economist cover »

The Economist portrayed Scotland as "Skintland" on its cover

The Scottish National Party (SNP) have hit back at an edition of The Economist magazine which portrays Scotland as ‘Skintland’ on its front cover. The image on the cover of the weekly current-affairs publication’s 12 April ...

Thu 26 Apr 2012 by Rory Scothorne | Read more »

NUS Scotland runs campaign to improve student turnout »

Robin Parker, president of NUS Scotland

NUS Scotland has been working in partnership with student unions across the country to raise student awareness about the local elections on 3 May. The campaign is part of the wider ‘Voice Your Vote’ campaign. For the past few months the st...

Thu 26 Apr 2012 by Margaret Sessa-Hawkins | Read more »

Scotland could have more powers if it votes ‘no’ to independence, says Prime Minister »

Protesters chant at a police cordon on the Grassmarket

On a visit to Edinburgh earlier in February, Prime Minister David Cameron said he will “consider” offering more devolution to Scotland if it votes ‘no’ to independence. The Prime Minister began his whistle-stop tour of all...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

£1 billion a year from independent oil fund, says Salmond »

oil rig

Alex Salmond has unveiled plans for a £30 billion oil fund to boost Scotland’s economy if the nation votes 'Yes' to independence. Speaking before a lecture at the London School of Economics, the First Minister suggested that an independent...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Rory Scothorne | Read more »

No votes for 16 and 17-year-olds, says Moore »

Humza Yousaf

Michael Moore MP has said no to under-18s being able to vote in the Scottish independence referendum. The Scottish Secretary has made it clear that 16- and 17-year-olds should not be allowed to vote in the referendum, due to take place in autumn 2014....

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Megan Wells | Read more »

MSPs go head-to-head in Edinburgh University independence debate »

Early proposals for the Union Flag, circa 1604

The Debates Union of the University of Edinburgh organised a public debate with the motion “This house believes that Scotland should have independence” on 22 February. The debate was chaired by Katie Griffiths from the Committee of Edinbur...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Jon Vrushi | Read more »

Scottish gay community fight for equal marriage rights »

The 1000-strong crowd assembled in Bristo Square to march to Holyrood

Over 1,000 equal-marriage campaigners, including hundreds of students from across Scotland, marched to Holyrood this Valentine’s Day to keep up the pressure on the Scottish Government for a change in the law that would allow same-sex couples to m...

Thu 01 Mar 2012 by Daniel do Rosario | Read more »

Glasgow Council in “meltdown” according to critics »

Glasgow Council’s leading Labour group are reported to be facing a rebellion according to critics following a number of resignations. The Labour administration’s council budget was passed on Thursday by two votes. Despite this Scottish Labour leader ...

Thu 23 Feb 2012 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

Photos: PM's Edinburgh visit met with protests »

Protesters chant at a police cordon on the Grassmarket

Dozens of protesters greeted prime minister David Cameron in Edinburgh yesterday, as the Conservative premier flew in for referendum talks with the SNP first minister Alex Salmond. Anti-cuts demonstrators picketed a speech to business leaders at the A...

Fri 17 Feb 2012 by Allan MacDonald | Read more »

‘Victory for students’ at Scottish Parliament »

Robin Parker

NUS Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to protect bursary funding in colleges as a “victory for students”. John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth, had previously proposed ...

Wed 15 Feb 2012 by Andrew Barr | Read more »

Scotland's politicians unite against SDL march »

The SDL march in Edinburgh last September

Plans to march in Glasgow by the far-right Scottish Defence League have been shelved following opposition from top politicians. Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, along with the leaders of Scottish Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parti...

Wed 15 Feb 2012 by Megan Wells | Read more »

Photos: Tory minister's Edinburgh visit prompts protest »

Police attempt to prevent protesters from entering the Symposium Hall on Hill Square

There were tense scenes at Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh this afternoon, as protesters picketed a visit by UK health secretary Andrew Lansley to the Royal College of Surgeons. Mr Lansley was due to deliver a keynote address as part of the programme even...

Fri 10 Feb 2012 by Marcus Kernohan | Read more »

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