Scotland reacts to Donald Trump's US election victory
Nov 6, 2024 · "If you fail to motivate your base, worse, give them reasons not to come out for you (Gaza, no progressive vision for economy, etc) don't act surprised if that's not a winning strategy.". SNP MP Pete Wishart said about the result: "It's difficult to try and assess what has led to this but it is bad. The worst possible result at the worst possible time."
Scots pick independence as top choice for constitutional change – …
Nov 20, 2024 · “On so many issue it is Westminster that decides on our future – and whether it is Brexit, the years of austerity or the cost of living crisis, there is no doubt that Westminster control hurt living standards and is holding Scotland back,” she told the Record. “Scots want change – however, it is clear that on so many issues, the new Labour Government is …
Snare ban to come into force in Scotland next week
Nov 22, 2024 · The ban – which aims to improve animal welfare and promote humane wildlife management – was introduced through the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 and will come into force on Monday.. The use of snares is already banned in most EU countries and has recently been banned in Wales.
SNP manifesto 2024: The key policies explained | The National
Jun 19, 2024 · Public spending The SNP say they want an end to “14 years of Tory-imposed austerity”. They have charged Labour and the Tories of signing up to spending plans that conceal £18 billion worth of cuts.. SNP MPs would demand the “full” devolution of taxes to Holyrood, including the windfall tax on oil and gas companies. They said they would spread this out over a “wider” range of ...
Five key moments of the 2014 independence referendum campaign
Sep 18, 2024 · (Image: Archive) Stewart Kirkpatrick, the former head of digital for Yes Scotland, has been running a survey project called Yes We Didnae since May this year – and he asked some 1600 voters for their views on key moments of the referendum campaign. In a report sent out last week, Kirkpatrick said that respondents made clear their number one turning point of the 2014 vote happened just two ...
Scottish Labour win two by-elections in North Lanarkshire
Oct 11, 2024 · Margaret Quigley was elected in Fortissat whilst Helena Gray was elected in Mossend and Holytown, North Lanarkshire Council confirmed after the by-elections took place on Thursday.
Income tax in Scotland and England: See how they differ
Feb 8, 2024 · — Scottish Government (@scotgov) December 19, 2023 How will the proposed income tax changes in Scotland affect me? The Scottish Government states that income tax changes being introduced from April 6 will see those paying the Starter Rate (19%) change to include those earning between £12,571 and £14,876 (previously £12,571 and £14,732).. There will also be a change to the Basic Rate (20% ...
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Renewable electricity generation hits record high in Scotland
Sep 26, 2024 · Quarterly figures show Scotland generated the most renewable electricity in the first half of any year, generating 7312 Gigawatt hours (GWh) in the second quarter of 2024 – a 27.9% increase from the same period in 2023.. In the first half of 2024, Scotland generated 18,084 GWh of renewable electricity, up 13.7% on 2023 and above the previous high recorded in the first half of 2022.