SNP and Scottish Conservatives postpone spring conferences
The SNP and Scottish Conservatives have announced they are postponing their spring conferences due to coronavirus.
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Finance Secretary ‘committed to free bus travel for under-19s’
The Scottish Government is “committed” to free bus travel for under-19s, as promised in the budget, the Finance Secretary has said.
Ruth Davidson and Aileen Campbell call for Holyrood to be more family-friendly
MSPs Ruth Davidson and Aileen Campbell have called on the Scottish Parliament to be more family-friendly to keep parents in politics as they prepare to step down next year.
Budget Bill to be debated by MSPs
The first debate on the Scottish budget will take place on Thursday afternoon, following the announcement of a deal between the SNP and the Scottish Greens.
Council debt jumps by 14% in five years to more than £18bn
Local authority debt has risen by nearly 15% in just five years and now sits at more than £18 billion, according to new statistics.
Tory MSP accuses SNP of ‘constitutional grievance’ over Brexit
A north-east MSP appointed to the Scottish Conservatives’ shadow cabinet has accused the SNP of creating “constitutional grievance”.
North-east MSP Liam Kerr hits out after deputy appointment
A north-east MSP appointed deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives has hit out at ministers.
Scottish Conservatives defend reshuffle after gender balance criticism
Jackson Carlaw has defended the gender balance on his new Scottish Conservatives frontbench team after it was described by Nicola Sturgeon as “shockingly poor”.
New Scottish Tory leader makes first appointments
Jackson Carlaw has made the first appointments to his top team, just hours after being elected as leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Scottish Tories will be the alternative to SNP ‘failure’, insists new leader
The Scottish Conservatives will be a clear alternative to Nicola Sturgeon and her “morally and politically bankrupt” Scottish Government, new leader Jackson Carlaw has vowed.
Jackson Carlaw elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
Jackson Carlaw has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives, succeeding Ruth Davidson.
Voting ends in Scottish Conservative leadership contest
Voting in the Scottish Conservative leadership contest has closed, with either Jackson Carlaw or Michelle Ballantyne set to be elected.
NHS boards faced more than 100 cyber attacks – with one from North Korea
NHS boards have faced 117 cyber attacks, with one facing an offensive from North Korea, in the past five years.
North-east coastguard hoax calls double in the past year
The number of hoax calls received by north-east coastguard teams has more than doubled in the last year.
Council co-leader to stand in Aberdeen South after Ross Thomson steps down
The Scottish Conservatives have announced their candidate to replace Ross Thomson in next month's General Election after the MP stood down.
Former Aberdeen police officer in bid to become councillor
A former Aberdeen police officer is aiming to swap policing for politics as he bids to become a councillor.
Poll-topping vote in Aberdeen by-election an ‘endorsement’ of policies, say Tories
Aberdeen City Council’s co-leader today claimed his party’s by-election success is a “ringing endorsement” of the Town House’s ruling administration.
Scottish Labour candidate won’t join leaders in crucial Aberdeen by-election
A candidate in a crucial Aberdeen by-election has revealed he would not join the ruling coalition if elected.
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.