Scottish families face double tax threat from SNP
Scots could face additional tax hikes as SNP ministers refuse to rule out following Rachel Reeves' threshold freeze. Learn how this affects Scottish households.
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Budget Leak Causes Market Chaos, Tax Hikes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces Budget leak crisis revealing tax increases for one in four workers by 2030, sparking financial market turmoil and political fallout.
SNP calls for family support in Budget, not tax hikes
SNP demands Chancellor Rachel Reeves use the Budget to help families, not hammer them with tax hikes. Calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap and cut energy bills. Read the full story.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
Swinney denies breaking SNP tax pledge in manifesto
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Nicola Sturgeon faces bankruptcy petition in High Court
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confronts bankruptcy proceedings as legal action intensifies around SNP financial management and party governance.
SNP left £1bn unspent amid cost of living crisis
Scottish ministers face scrutiny after failing to spend nearly £1 billion of public money in a single year, raising questions about financial management during economic hardship.
Swinney snubs Sturgeon's book signing at SNP conference
First Minister John Swinney conspicuously absent from Nicola Sturgeon's high-profile book signing event at SNP conference, fueling speculation about growing tensions within the Scottish National Party leadership.
SNP councillors rebel against Sturgeon in Aberdeen budget vote
Nicola Sturgeon's SNP confronts significant internal division as Aberdeen councillors break ranks to support a Conservative budget, prompting disciplinary action and raising questions about party unity ahead of crucial elections.
Ex-SNP Treasurer Questioned in Police Fraud Probe
Exclusive: Police investigating SNP finances have interrogated former treasurer Colin Beattie about a mysterious £20,000 cash withdrawal and £600,000 of missing party funds in a major development to the fraud probe.
SNP Conference Explodes Over Independence Demands
First Minister John Swinney confronts major rebellion as SNP activists demand immediate independence action, setting stage for explosive party conference showdown over Scotland's constitutional future.
SNP closes Aberdeen office amid party crisis
John Swinney announces controversial closure of SNP's Aberdeen headquarters as party faces mounting pressure and internal challenges following leadership transition.
Douglas Ross slams SNP over secret minister police incident
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.
Labour brands Swinney's energy bill stance 'deeply unhelpful'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accuses First Minister John Swinney of political posturing over energy bills, as a new Ofgem price cap offers limited relief to struggling households.
Farage Sparks Fury: Compares SNP to Taliban
Nigel Farage has ignited a political firestorm by drawing a controversial parallel between the Scottish National Party and the Taliban during a Reform UK rally in Southport, accusing both of seeking 'total control'.
SNP's Shame: A Crime Every Minute in Scotland
Exclusive analysis reveals a damning new record under the SNP, with police logging one crime every 60 seconds. Critics blame the government for a 'shameful' legacy of soaring violence and disorder.
Damning Report Slams Holyrood's 'Arrogant Political Elite'
A damning new report accuses the Scottish Parliament of fostering a culture of arrogance and stifling debate. Critics demand urgent reform to curb Holyrood's power and restore proper scrutiny, as the institution faces its biggest crisis of confidence sinc
Holyrood's 'Cosy Club': A Parliament Detached From Reality
A damning investigation reveals how the Scottish Parliament's insular culture, remote working, and lack of scrutiny are failing the people of Scotland. Russell Findlay's explosive analysis.
Perth's Bid to Host UK Government Sparks Row
The SNP-led Perth and Kinross Council's audacious proposal to relocate core Whitehall departments to Scotland ignites a fierce political row over devolution and the future of the Union.
Sturgeon's memoir reveals deep discontent within SNP
Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon's explosive new memoir 'Frankly' reveals deep discontent within the party, criticising its current direction and questioning the strategy for Scottish independence.
Sturgeon demands UK recognise Palestinian state
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for the UK to officially recognise Palestinian statehood, criticising the current government's approach to the Gaza conflict and urging Labour to clarify its stance.
Supreme Court Blocks Scotland's Gender Reform Bill
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a seismic ruling, rejecting Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill. This article explores the constitutional clash, the implications for trans rights, and the fallout for devolution.
JK Rowling Slams Sturgeon Over Gender Rights Approach
Harry Potter author JK Rowling delivers a scathing critique of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's approach to gender recognition reforms, accusing her of fostering a toxic public discourse and ignoring women's concerns.
Sturgeon's 'Sneering' Corbyn Jibe Revealed in Explosive Book
Nicola Sturgeon allegedly dismissed Jeremy Corbyn as a 'sneering' middle-class Englishman in a private remark, revealed in a new book by former aide Tim Rideout, exposing deep tensions within the progressive alliance and the SNP's internal strategy.
Sturgeon: Corbyn must back Scottish independence
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes direct appeal to Jeremy Corbyn, stating Labour must support Scottish independence to secure progressive change and counter Conservative rule.
Sturgeon: Corbyn Would Have Cost Labour Scotland
Exclusive: Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers a stark assessment of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, claiming he would have cost Labour crucial Scottish seats and hindered a progressive alliance.
Tributes paid to Holyrood's first Presiding Officer Sir George Reid
Tributes pour in for the visionary Scottish politician and diplomat whose career spanned Westminster, Holyrood, and international humanitarian work, remembered as a master consensus-builder.
Scottish Nationalists Accused of 'Fiddling While Rome Burns'
A scathing critique accuses the SNP of indulging in constitutional fantasies and partisan posturing while Scotland grapples with severe real-world challenges in public services and the economy.
Starmer Faces Backlash Over Gaza as Swinney Condemns UK Parliament
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under intense scrutiny for his position on the Israel-Gaza conflict, with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney criticising Westminster's handling of the crisis. The political row highlights deep divisions over UK foreig
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