Tory candidate criticised for describing Brexit disruption as a ‘hiccup’
SNP MP Stephen Flynn has described remarks made by Scottish Conservative candidate Douglas Lumsden over Brexit as "appalling".
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EXCLUSIVE: Fears new £25m Aberdeen primary school could be scrapped
A new £25 million primary school in Aberdeen could be scrapped because of wrangles over developer contributions, the Evening Express can reveal today.
‘A real game-changer’: Aberdeen MP says new railway station at Cove would help reverse plummeting city centre footfall figures
An Aberdeen politician has described the "game-changing" impact a new railway station at Cove could have on city centre footfall.
Exploration ban call ‘reckless’, says Aberdeen MP
A potential ban on future exploration in the North Sea has been branded “reckless” by an Aberdeen MP.
Budget: More than 300,000 Scots jobs protected with furlough scheme extension
Rishi Sunak is to extend the furlough scheme until the end of September at Wednesday's Budget, protecting hundreds of thousands of jobs across Scotland.
Budget: SNP urge Rishi Sunak to save hospitality sector
Rishi Sunak has been urged to extend the VAT cut for pubs and restaurants until the end of the year in order to rescue the ailing hospitality industry.
Number of north-east Universal Credit claimants rises
The number of people on Universal Credit in the north-east has risen again, new figures have revealed.
North Sea: Decarbonisation key to ‘really good’ transition deal
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said he is "hopeful" a North Sea transition deal with the oil and gas sector can be agreed this year.
Stephen Flynn: ‘No matter where you look in the city there are people losing jobs’
The UK Government must deliver investment in the energy sector of a level that allows Aberdeen and the north-east to "ride the storm currently enveloping it", says the SNP's new shadow business secretary.
Joanna Cherry ‘sacked’ in SNP Westminster reshuffle
SNP MP Joanna Cherry said she had been “sacked” from her party’s front bench team at Westminster, as a reshuffled was announced.
Meeting to be held over decision to grant listed status to Aberdeen high-rises
A group of politicians were to meet the boss of a heritage body over the controversial decision to list eight of Aberdeen’s high-rise buildings.
More than 32,000 people in north-east now on Universal Credit
New figures show the number of people receiving Universal Credit in Aberdeen rose by more than 150% in the space of a year.
Pleas for heritage body to think again over Aberdeen high-rise decision
Heritage chiefs have been urged to think again about the decision to award eight high-rise blocks in Aberdeen the same protected status as the city’s most iconic buildings.
Aberdeen professor praises quarantine hotel idea being discussed by Scottish Government
An Aberdeen bacteriologist has welcomed news the Scottish Government is considering introducing the use of quarantine hotels.
North-east MP urges government to ‘sort out Brexit mess’
A north-east MP has called on ministers to “sort out this mess” inflicted on the fishing industry by the UK’s exit from the European Union.
Calls for financial support after Shell announces hundreds of jobs to go in north-east
Energy giant Shell has announced hundreds of jobs will go in the north-east as part of "global restructuring".
‘Behave like it’s last April’s lockdown’ urges NHS chief, as north-east records highest daily death toll of pandemic so far
A total of 14 people across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray have died in the highest daily death total for Grampian since the pandemic began.
North-east MPs urge Chancellor to fulfil pledge of additional £375m funding for Scottish businesses
North-east politicians have written a joint letter to the Chancellor urging him to ensure the Scottish Government receives an additional £375m of funding to help support businesses.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: ‘Aberdeen City Council wants to separate from Edinburgh’
The leader of the House of Commons claims Aberdeen City Council has opted to open talks with UK Ministers about Westminster directly funding the city in a bid to avoid the "failures of the SNP".
Aberdeen MP Stephen Flynn welcomes support for those struggling with rent
An Aberdeen MP has welcomed a package of support to help those struggling with rent arrears.
Shared prosperity fund: Rishi Sunak ‘trampling on Scottish Parliament’
Rishi Sunak has been accused of undermining devolution, after unveiling proposals to bypass the Scottish Government on certain spending decisions.
‘Relief’ for north-east as Chancellor extends furlough scheme
North-east business leaders have spoken of their "relief" after the furlough scheme was extended.
Aberdeen MP says ‘no excuse’ for Government’s failure to tackle tax evasion
An Aberdeen MP has criticised the UK Government for failing to tackle tax evasion.
SNP announce candidate for Aberdeen by-election
The SNP has announced its candidate for a by-election to be held in Aberdeen in November.
Aberdeen MP ‘seeking immediate clarity from Shell’ on job cuts
An Aberdeen MP has said he is seeking “immediate clarity” from Shell on the local implications of its plans for up to 9,000 job cuts.
Chancellor’s jobs plan ‘not enough’ to save Aberdeen jobs
Business leaders have warned jobs in the north-east are still at risk, despite the UK Government unveiling a new top-up scheme.
New date for Aberdeen Council by-election after Covid-19 delay
A by-election for the vacant Kincorth, Nigg and Cove seat on Aberdeen City Council will now be held in November.
MP warns more than 35,000 Aberdeen jobs could go if furlough scheme ends
More than 35,000 jobs in Aberdeen could be lost if the UK Government's furlough scheme ends next month, an MP has warned.
Aberdeen Covid-19 outbreak declared over
More than 220 cases of the Covid-19 were linked to the hospitality cluster, among around 400 in the Grampian area.
Fury as Dundee councillor brands Aberdeen a ‘hell hole’
The civic leaders of Aberdeen and Dundee have hit out at a councillor's "poisonous" remarks after the Granite City was branded a "hell hole" on social media.