Tories urge cross-party action to tackle Scotland’s drugs deaths ’emergency’
Cross-party action is needed to tackle Scotland’s drugs “emergency” and reduce the shocking level of drug-related deaths, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
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Sick days taken by prison staff up by almost 50,000
Sick days taken by prison workers have increased by almost 50,000 in the last four years, sparking accusations that the Scottish Government is failing staff who are “struggling almost to breaking point”.
Scottish Tories must block Johnson tax plans, urges Derek Mackay
Scottish Tories should try to block Boris Johnson’s tax plans which could mean that Scots earning £80,000 a year pay almost £8,000 more than their counterparts in the rest of the UK, according to Economy Secretary Derek Mackay.
New economic model needed to boost growth and skills, say Tories
A new department should be created to help businesses sell online as part of a new economic model to boost skills and growth, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Disabled people facing longer waits for suitable homes, new figures suggest
The number of disabled people on housing waiting lists has risen by almost 80% in the last two years, new research suggests.
Ruth Davidson pledges ‘blue-collar revolution’ as she bids to be first minister
Ruth Davidson has made her pitch to be Scotland’s next first minister, pledging to bring about a “blue-collar revolution” that would get the country “on the right track”.
Ruth Davidson bids to be Scotland’s next FM with ‘blue collar revolution’
Ruth Davidson has made her pitch to be Scotland’s next first minister – pledging to bring about a “blue collar revolution” that would get the country “on the right track”.
Gove says ‘democracy demands’ MPs back Brexit deal after election losses
Michael Gove has issued a renewed plea for MPs to back Theresa May’s deal, claiming the Tories’ local election losses were because the party has “not yet delivered Brexit”.
Ruth Davidson vows to end ‘constitutional games’ and let Scotland thrive
Ruth Davidson will insist Scotland does not need independence to thrive as she sets out her positive vision for the country’s future.
PM accuses Sturgeon of using Brexit ‘for one thing only – independence’
Theresa May has accused the Scottish First Minister of using Brexit for “one thing and one thing only” – to press her “obsession” with independence.
Javid claims Corbyn will ‘rig’ democracy if Labour win next election
Sajid Javid has launched a scathing attack on Jeremy Corbyn, claiming the Labour leader would “rig our precious democracy” if he got into power.
Gove hits out at Scottish Government’s ‘neglect’ of rural Scotland
The Scottish Government has “neglected and taken for granted” rural Scotland, UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove has claimed.
Council cuts are SNP retaliation for electing Tories, MP claims
A Tory MP has accused the SNP of slashing council budgets in north-east Scotland in retaliation for the region electing Conservatives to Holyrood and Westminster.
My return will ‘fire starting gun’ for elections, Davidson claims
Ruth Davidson has said her return to politics after maternity leave will “fire the starting gun” for the 2021 Holyrood elections.
PM to announce backing for underwater engineering hub in Aberdeen
Theresa May is set to announce support for an underwater engineering base in Aberdeen to boost the oil and gas industries.
Details of complaint against Tory MSP ‘leaked to the media’
Details of a complaint made about a Conservative MSP were leaked to the media while Holyrood’s Standards Committee was still investigating the incident, its convener has said.
Next PM should continue to refuse new independence referendum, says Davidson
The next prime minister should continue to say no to another referendum on independence, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has said.
Ruth Davidson on return to politics: There’s a job for me to do
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson said she has “plenty to aim at” when she returns to work this week, amid a reignited independence debate and Brexit stalemate.
Interim Scottish Tory leader on Ross Thomson ‘sexual touching’ claims: ‘His behaviour is completely unacceptable’
The interim leader of the Scottish Conservatives today called Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson’s alleged behaviour “completely unacceptable”.
Tory father of Game of Thrones star suspended by party over council tax arrears
A north-east councillor has been suspended by the Tories over non-payment of council tax – but insists he is only defying the system to highlight a mystery legal campaign.
Prime minister Theresa May’s Aberdeen visit delayed
A speech by the Prime Minister is set to be delayed by a day after weather disruption.
North-east MSP slated for high earnings from second job
A North-east politician is among a string of MSPs facing a backlash over their second jobs.
North-east council rocked by second administration resignation
Ryan Edwards is the second councillor to resign in the last two weeks with the opposition now saying there is a "clear division" amongst the leading group.
North-east MP claims impact of £20,000 ‘golden hello’ payment to new doctors ‘paltry’
More should be done to recruit GPs to rural areas, the Scottish Conservatives have said.
Scottish Conservatives take top spot in Inverurie by-election
The Scottish Conservatives have hailed a by-election victory which saw them take almost 50% of votes.
Aberdeenshire housing scheme hailed as leading way for nation
A housing development in Aberdeenshire has led the way in demonstrating the right approach to building homes across Scotland, a senior politician was to say today.
Conservatives vow to seek better deal for Aberdeen if they win in May
The Scottish Conservatives have said they will campaign to get a "fairer deal" for Aberdeen, if elected next month.
Vandalism repair bill for Aberdeen schools second highest in the country
New figures today revealed Aberdeen has the second highest bill in Scotland for repairing vandalism in its schools.