Scottish Labour right to have different tax policy – McDonnell
John McDonnell has said the Scottish Labour leader has “quite rightfully” refused to raise the higher tax band in line with Westminster.
Scottish Labour
Health board to shed 1,300 jobs in bid to balance books
A struggling health board has been criticised after an official report revealed it is looking to shed 10% of its workforce.
Scottish air passenger duty changes ‘could reduce public service funding’
Reducing the tax paid by passengers on flights from Scotland’s airports could reduce cash public services by £780 million, it has been claimed.
ScotRail performance falls to lowest level
ScotRail’s performance level is at its lowest since the franchise began, according to latest figures.
Minister insists no final decision made on future for Monklands Hospital
NHS chiefs have still to make a final decision on the preferred option for replacing a “highly valued” hospital, MSPs have been told.
Scottish Labour to hold vote on Monklands hospital campaign
Scottish Labour is to challenge MSPs to back a campaign on the future of Monklands hospital.
Labour viewed as ‘working against’ ethnic minorities – Yousaf
Scotland’s Justice Secretary said Labour is seen as “working against ethnic minorities”.
Sarwar and Baillie lose posts in Scottish Labour reshuffle
Two senior Scottish Labour MSPs have been sacked from the party’s shadow cabinet.
Suspended Aberdeen councillors ‘unlikely’ to learn fate this year
A group of suspended Aberdeen councillors are “unlikely” to learn their fate this year, according to a senior Labour politician.
Campaigners take to streets as political parties get election ready
Activists from both Labour and the SNP plan to take their campaign to the streets as they gear up for the possibility of a snap general election.
Labour pledge to secondary school pupils to tackle personal debt
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has pledged to put £20 in a credit union account for every first year secondary school student in Scotland.
Labour to oppose independence referendum in next manifesto – Leonard
Labour will include a commitment to opposing a second independence referendum in its next manifesto, Scottish leader Richard Leonard has said.
Labour pledge to oppose another independence referendum
Labour’s next UK manifesto will include a commitment to oppose a second independence referendum, Scottish leader Richard Leonard will announce this week.
Scottish Labour leader to outline socialist case for UK
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard will say that only “radical Labour governments” in the UK can deliver the change that communities in Scotland need in a conference speech.
Scottish Labour lodges Holyrood motion calling for P1 tests to be scrapped
Scottish Labour is lodging a parliamentary motion calling for controversial primary school tests to be scrapped.
Richard Leonard criticises Government response to Yammer app controversy
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has accused the Government of failing to ensure proper safeguarding on a school network app.
Call for Labour MSPs to back ‘Aberdeen Nine’ as petition launched to end suspension
A north-east Labour MSP said he hopes parliamentary colleagues will officially back nine suspended councillors.
Professor launches online petition in bid to end suspension of Aberdeen councillors
An online petition was to be launched today to end the suspension of Aberdeen councillors from their party.
Labour accused of ‘complete lack of leadership’ as fate of nine suspended Aberdeen councillors still hangs in the balance
Today marks one year to the day since nine Aberdeen councillors were suspended from the Scottish Labour Party for entering into a power-sharing pact with the Conservatives.
SNP demands to know if Labour councillors are in party, or out
A call has been made for the Scottish Labour leader to confirm the status of suspended councillors seen marching alongside a party MSP under a Labour banner at the weekend.
Claim Aberdeen bypass workers had to pay to £100 receive wages after Carillion collapse
A number of AWPR workers have reportedly had to pay £100 to receive their wages following the collapse of Carillion.
Former Aberdeen MP Frank Doran dies aged 68
Former Aberdeen MP Frank Doran has passed away, aged 68.
Labour attacks SNP record on funding to cut ‘bed blocking’ in North-east
Dozens of North-east hospital beds are being “blocked” at any one time, new figures suggest.
Scottish Labour leader says party will face disciplinary action
Aberdeen Labour will face disciplinary action if they form a coalition with the Conservative Party.
Labour rebranded ‘Aberdeen Labour’ ahead of local elections
Scottish Labour has officially launched its campaign for local elections with a digital mobile van that will be seen around the city.
The Candidates: Aberdeen Donside
Aberdeen Donside is best known for its industry and Aberdeen International Airport. The constituency takes in the city north of the River Don and north-west of the Anderson Drive ring road and includes Hilton, Rosehill and Woodside
Air duty cut plans called a ‘tax cut for rich’ after Aberdeen figures revealed
SNP plans to scrap air passenger duty (APD) on flights is a tax cut for the rich, according to Scottish Labour.
North-east Labour groups can’t agree on their pick for leader
SCOTTISH Labour constituency groups across the North-east are split over who should be the next UK leader and deputy leader.
North-east MSP in running to lead Scottish Labour
A NORTH-EAST MSP is among the bookies' top tips to replace Jim Murphy as Scottish Labour Leader.