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Starmer admits he knew of Mandelson-Epstein relationship post-conviction - yet still appointed peer to US ambassador role

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Labour MSP suspended by Labour Scottish Labour has confirmed that Lothians MSP, Foysol Choudhury, MBE, has been placed under administrative suspension. This status will continue pending investigation of what has been described as an "allegation of inappropriate conduct", and the MSP will sit as an Independent. A Labour Party spokesperson said: "The Labour Party takes all complaints seriously.  "They are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures, and any appropriate action is taken.” 

Labour MSP suspended by Labour

Scottish Labour has confirmed that Lothians MSP, Foysol Choudhury, MBE, has been placed under administrative suspension. This status will continue pending investigation of what has been described as an "allegation of inappropriate conduct", and the MSP will sit as an…

Residents face second by-election in a year after councillor quits Whitburn and Blackburn residents area facing a second by-election in a year after it was confirmed local Labour councillor David Russell had…

Aaand a by-election for Whitburn and Blackburn in West Lothian after David Russell, the Labour councillor elected in last November's by-election for the ward, has stood down for as-yet unstated reasons. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2549904...

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Edinburgh council still to reclaim £430,000 over cancelled Hogmanay event Edinburgh council is still working to reclaim almost £430,000 in grants and income from organisers of last year’s cancelled Hogmanay event.

Edinburgh council still to reclaim £430,000 from organisers of last year’s cancelled Hogmanay event
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Just watching first episode of Dept Q on @netflix.com Filmed in Edinburgh and the city looks magnificent. Worth a watch!

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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

Activists holding leaflets in snow

SNP leaflet for Mairianna Clyde next to sign about election.

Activists holding SNP leaflets in snow

Shot of the sun above snowy pentlands with houses in foreground

It was chilly but Team SNP received a warm welcome for our fantastic SNP candidate, Dr Mairianna Clyde, in Bonaly yesterday on a beautiful sunny, snowy day!

🗳️ Polls open Thursday 23rd January for the Colinton/Oxgangs/Fairmilehead By-Election.

Vote SNP candidate CLYDE #1!

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Intro of spokes article on moving from 2024 to 2025

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Our thoughts on 🚲👩‍🦽🚶 as 2024-->2025
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Absolute scenes in Edinburgh CEC where the Lib Dems voted in favour of the Labour super-minority administration but none of them made a speech as to why.

(Their leader made one about why the decision couldn’t wait, but that was it.)

SNP activists about to go to work.

Excellent response on the doorsteps today for @mc1yde.bsky.social , the local SNP candidate for the Colinton/Oxgangs/Fairmilehead by-election.
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SNP and Greens to vie for joint leadership of the council in new coalition Edinburgh’s SNP and Green council groups are combining forces in a bid to take over the leadership of Edinburgh's council administration. They are making a move on Thursday to take control of the council which they say will bring "ambition, vision and stability" to the capital. They say that Edinburgh’s current ruling Labour group has been rocked by sexual harassment and fraud allegations against its outgoing leader, Cammy Day, following two and a half years of "weak, rudderless and incompetent" administration.

SNP and Greens to vie for joint leadership of the council in new coalition

Edinburgh’s SNP and Green council groups are combining forces in a bid to take over the leadership of Edinburgh's council administration. They are making a move on Thursday to take control of the council which they say will…

New trains for Scotland's cities: Our response - Transform Scotland Responding to the announcement of new Intercity trains for Scotland Paul Tetlaw, Transform rail policy advisor, said: We welcome the notification from the Scottish Government starting the process to p...

The latest announcement that procurement is underway to replace 25 High Speed Trains (HST) is very much welcomed.

It’s vital that these new trains meet the highest standards of sustainability, connectivity, and passenger experience.

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And with excellent accessibility features please!

Emergency SNP motion on WASPI decision being put before Edinburgh tomorrow. Have reached out to all other parties seeking support for registering our shock and dismay on behalf of 15,000 Edin women impacted by this.

Labour Government to work in Scottish policy whether 'devolved or not' THE Labour Government has said it will work in Scottish policy areas whether they are “devolved or not” ...

The Labour party isn't even pretending to respect the devolution settlement now. Labour's idea of Scottish devolution is that they'll support it as long as Scotland votes for a Labour controlled Scottish Government

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Starmer continues the Tory war on devolution The Labour party isn’t even pretending to respect the devolution settlement now. Labour’s idea of Scottish devolution is that they’ll support it as long as Scotland votes for a La…

Keir Starmer and Ian Murray continue and intensify the war on devolution begun under the Tories

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I'm seeing lots of horror stories from Americans about their hassles with health insurance bills. Here in Scotland in 2020 I had a massive stroke, I was in hospital for many weeks & required intensive rehab for months after. Our sole out of pocket expense was snacks for my husband's stress eating.

Eight percent! That’s only topped by street trees at 20%. Why aren’t people demanding trees and bike lanes on every street?

Calls for council leader to resign Following allegations about the Council Leader in Edinburgh which emerged on Saturday, other political groups on the council are tonight calling for his resignation. It is alleged that there were complaints made about “inappropriate behaviour” by Cllr Cammy Day through the council’s Safecall whistleblower helpline by members of council staff last winter. These were reported to Police Scotland and it is understood that there was insufficient evidence to begin an investigation, according to The Times.

Calls for council leader to resign

Following allegations about the Council Leader in Edinburgh which emerged on Saturday, other political groups on the council are tonight calling for his resignation. It is alleged that there were complaints made about “inappropriate behaviour” by Cllr Cammy Day…

Delivering for Scotland!

Everyone in Scotland has benefitted from SNP Government policies.

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Ofgem energy price cap: Typical bill to rise in January Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.

Electricity and gas prices will rise from 1 Jan in GB as @ofgem raises price cap, average bill to increase by 1.2% to £1738 a year still 10% below a year ago but last year all pensioners got £500 or £600 in winter fuel payment and cost of living payment bit.ly/3Zmn5Rp

We all paid £72million to crown King Charles. Yet he became king the moment his mother died. Everything else was just dressing up. Wonderfully done of course. But not strictly necessary.

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Scottish venue rejects Reform UK conference booking A SCOTTISH venue rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference ...

EXC: A Scottish venue rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference

Stand Up to Racism Scotland branded the conference "shambolic" and said the party tried to "run away" from protesters

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The SNP councillor @ehyslop.bsky.social persuaded the council to pause changes in ASN provision to allow for consultation with parents but he is still worried about the effects these proposals will have

NEW: Chancellor Rachel Reeves's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment will push as many as 100,000 pensioners into relative poverty, the UK Government's own analysis has found

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