Scottish Cash for Access “looks like a clear breach of the rules”
It has now emerged that the SNP have held 6 fundraising lunches in Parliament, leading to allegations they are abusing their position to allow cash for access.
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Warning of rising crime as SNP secures budget thanks to Tory “buddies”
The Herald newspaper has reported a warning from the Scottish Police Federation that budget cuts to the police will see crime rates increase across Scotland.
What are the SNP hiding?
Concerns have been raised by Scotland’s Information Commissioner that the SNP Government is routinely and systematically rejecting Freedom of Information bids.
MSPs mount bid for Iraq prosecutions
Scotland on Sunday reports that a group of SNP MSPs are calling for Tony Blair to stand trial in Scotland over Iraq. It comes after Blair appeared at the Iraq Inquiry.
SNP anger at revelation of Scotland’s £75bn “devolution dividend”
The Scotland Office has has revealed that since devolution in 1999, spending by both Westminster and Holyrood has outstripped total revenue by £75.8 billion.
Is a minimum alcohol price now more likely?
The issus of alcohol abuse and minimum pricing for alcohol are back in the news after figures revealed Scots drink 20% more alcohol than the rest of the UK.
Money spent on independence referendum “could be put to better use”
It will cost the Scottish Government £12 million to carry out their independence referendum – money it can ill afford in the present economic circumstances.
SNP independence plans criticised as “half baked”
The SNP Government is coming under criticism from all sides as it publishes its White Paper on plans for an independence referendum.
White Paper offers voters a real choice for Scotland
The Government White Paper, unveiled this week, offers voters a clear alternative to nationalism, as support for Scottish independence slumps to below 30%.
Glasgow win hides scale of Labour’s task
The reasons behind Labour’s win in Glasgow North East, and why they shouldn’t mask the electoral mountain facing the party come the General Election next May.