Alex Salmond: Youth should be involved in the political process »
Last week I launched the SNP Government’s plans to give the people of Scotland a say on the country’s future.
We believe that only independence, with the same rights and responsibilities that other countries take for granted, will allow the nation to thrive as it should and reach its full potential.
And we want to make sure [...]
Salmond to write article for NND Scotland »
The Scottish First Minister is to write an article exclusively for NND Scotland on the independence referendum voting age.
In the article, to be published on Thursday 4th March, Alex Salmond will explain why the SNP-led government believe that allowing young people to vote in the referendum is beneficial.
NND Scotland political correspondent Kyle Thornton said: “Alex [...]
Comment: The Tories called, and they want their seats back »
The Scottish Conservatives are in a unique position. When Gordon Brown calls the General Election, the Scottish Tories will potentially humiliate the Cabinet at the election. Two of the party’s target seats – East Renfrewshire and Edinburgh South West – are held by Jim Murphy, Secretary of State for Scotland and Alastair Darling, Chancellor of [...]
Dog owners to face tougher penalties »
A government committee has supported the introduction of tougher penalties for dog owners who do not keep their pets under control.
Under the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill, introduced by Christine Grahame MSP, local authorities could force owners to keep dogs on leads in public places and attend dog control training classes. Failure to comply with [...]
10,000 families to save hundreds on energy bills »
Thousands of low-income families will receive help from the Scottish Government to reduce their energy bill costs.
The Scottish Government today expanded their Energy Assistance Package initiative, which helps families to get new central heating systems, home insulation and green energy devices. It is open to low-income families who have children under 16, and also to [...]
Salmond to face new questions on Lockerbie bomber release »
The First Minister and the Justice Secretary are to face new questions about the Lockerbie bomber’s release.
Alex Salmond and Kenny MacAskill will be grilled by the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster today over the release of Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi in August 2009.
Megrahi, who killed 270 people by bombing PanAm flight 103 in 1988, was freed on [...]
Government launches £4million apprentice scheme »
A £4million scheme to encourage businesses to hire apprentices was today launched by the Scottish Education Secretary.
4000 companies will be given £1,000 to take on new apprentices in the scheme, which runs from January 11th to March 26th 2010.
Education and Lifelong Learning Secretary Mike Russell said:
“This Government is doing everything it can to help the [...]
£250 mobility scooter tax branded as “ridiculous” by MSP »
A 10% tax hike that puts mobility scooters in the same class as Formula One cars was yesterday slammed as “ridiculous” by an MSP.
The tax sees mobility scooters classed as leisure vehicles, along with racing cars, and could mean a £250 fee for disabled scooter users.
West of Scotland MSP Dr Bill Wilson has lodged a [...]