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Will Westminster really compensate Waspi women after SNP bill victory?

WESTMINSTER has voted to give the SNP permission to introduce a bill that will never become law to give compensation to Waspi women.

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Stephen Flynn rips into Scottish Labour for failing to back Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar and Scottish Labour MPs have “broken their promises to Waspi women”, the SNP have said, after the overwhelming majority failed to…

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Labour Government to go ahead with £600m loan to Ineos for Belgium plant

RACHEL Reeves has been questioned why the UK Government is continuing to go ahead with a £600 million loan for an Ineos project in Belgium…

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Chancellor urged to use Ineos support as leverage to help save Scottish jobs

The issue of a £600 million loan guarantee for a Belgian petrochemical plant was raised during Treasury questions in the Commons.

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Anas Sarwar clashes with own Scottish Labour MP in disagreement over wealth tax

ANAS Sarwar has clashed with one of his own Scottish Labour MPs over the issue of introducing a wealth tax ...

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Scottish Labour MP challenges Keir Starmer as Grangemouth pledge 'hasn't happened'

A SCOTTISH Labour MP used Prime Minister’s Questions to challenge Keir Starmer on his General Election pledges to “step in and save the…

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SNP and LibDems expected to force Commons vote on Waspi compensation

The SNP and LibDems are expected to force a Commons vote in the new year on compensation for Waspi women.

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Starmer faces pressure from own party over Waspi decision

A former shadow employment minister is among those urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to ‘reconsider’ the decision.

Evening Standard

Kendall faces MP criticism and calls to reconsider Waspi compensation decision

The Work and Pensions Secretary said the Government had made a ‘right and fair’ announcement.

The Independent UK

Watchdog hits out at Government's decision not to compensate 'Waspi women'

Campaigners branded the Government’s decision not to compensate affected women ‘bizarre and totally unjustified’

Evening Standard

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

The Independent UK

Closing Grangemouth Oil Refinery will hit Scotland’s national security, MP says

Brian Leishman said the proposed closure of Grangemouth is at odds with Great British Energy’s hopes to safeguard national and energy security

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour MP breaks ranks to call for end to UK arms sales to Israel

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has publicly urged the UK Government to end arms sales to Israel.

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth's Labour MP says Keir Starmer has 'abandoned' refinery workers

THE Labour MP for Grangemouth has taken aim at both Keir Starmer and the Scottish Government for “abandoning” oil refinery workers and their…

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Inside the MPs v journalists football match at Labour conference

His party is hoping to shake off allegations of cronyism and sleaze over senior figures repeatedly accepting freebies and gifts from donors, including thousands of pounds worth of clothing

Daily Record

Firefighters take action over losing Perth appliance

Warnings that lives may be loss if plans to cut personnel and emergency response vehicles have been voiced as Perth firefighters demonstrate outside Perth and Kinross Council.

Daily Record

Councillor files motion calling for U-turn on plans to decommission fire engine at Perth Fire Station

A petition has been launched to ‘Stop fire service cuts in Perth’ which has gained over 140 signatures so far

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Fears over “destructive” cuts to Perth Fire Station after fatal hotel and recycling centre blazes

City councillor Brian Lieshman has slammed the move and believes it will put more lives at risk

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Perth and Kinross Council "missed a great chance" with the naming of Cross Tay Link Road and associated bridge

Cllr Brian Leishman thinks local schoolkids should have been given a blank canvas rather than being asked to choose from a pre-selected shortlist of names

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross Council agrees to tighter regulations on fireworks displays

There will be stricter rules on displays on council-owned land and property

Daily Record

Perth Leisure Pool and Dewars Centre decision will be made tonight

Live Active Leisure's board of directors will meet at 5pm to decide the way forward in the face of significant pressures

Daily Record

Parents' concern that Perthshire students get hit with extra strike days

Eight days without lessons because teachers are striking in North Perthshire leaves parents of senior students with grave concerns over how this will effect exam grades.

Daily Record

Councillors approve extra school holiday to mark May coronation

Councillors unanimously agreed to give council employees the day off on Monday, May 8 with only essential services operating that day

Daily Record

Controversy sparked over unexpected use of firecrackers at Chinese New Year celebrations in Perth

Call for tighter control over events after firecrackers set off at Chinese New Year celebrations without prior council approval

Daily Record

Family living at unrepaired damp Perth flat call for action

A couple with a toddler are living in overcrowded and damp conditions in Perth.

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