Last week was Challenge Poverty Week, established by Scotland’s anti-poverty network the Poverty Alliance. Since its launch in 2013, the Challenge Poverty week has done admirable work to draw attention
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The leader of Labour’s Scottish branch office has confirmed he will not push for the Scottish Parliament to have powers over immigration. Anas Sarwar’s deeply disappointing rejection of devolving immigration
Scottish Parliament votes to repeal Internal Market Act. MSPs have voted to repeal the UK Internal Market Act, which Scottish Ministers say effectively allows the UK Government take control of
Slashed peak fare for Angus South. Graeme has welcomed the scrapping of peak fares across Scotrail services in Angus South for the next six months. The trial will see the
Legislation to champion patient voice unanimously backed. An independent Commissioner to advocate for the welfare and safety of patients will be appointed following the passing of a new Bill. The
Enhanced commitment by developers to community benefits. An initiative to position Scotland as a European hub for the recycling and repurposing of wind turbine blades is included in a deal
Rent cap to be extended for up to six months. Measures to protect tenants through the cost of living crisis, including the 3% rent cap and additional eviction protections, will
Views sought on increased level of 65p. A proposal to increase the Minimum Unit Price of alcohol by 15 pence per unit to 65 pence is included in a new
First Minister arrives in New York ahead of Climate Week NYC. A call for bold, sustained action from international partners to deliver on climate pledges and support Global South nations
The ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot Set to Run from 2 October 2023 to 29 March 2024 In an update to Parliament, the Minister confirmed dates for the pilot which
