To mark one year to go until Brexit, the Prime Minister is today embarking on a day long tour across the United Kingdom to outline her determination to deliver a deal that works for every community and protects the integrity of the Union. However Michael Russell, Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe, said Scotland had so far been excluded from the Brexit process by the UK Government. Continue reading Brexit: one year to go
Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee has unanimously backed the general principles of the Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) Bill. Continue reading Holyrood committee backs Historic Pardons Bill
The ongoing problems with the roll out of Universal Credit and the devolution of welfare powers to Scotland will be raised by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee when it hears from Rt Hon Esther McVey (above), the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Continue reading Westminster Work & Pensions Secretary Esther McVay to appear at Holyrood Committee
Prior to the committee’s consideration of the Scottish Government’s Management of Offenders Bill, the Justice Committee is launching a call for views. Continue reading Justice Committee seeking views on treatment of Offenders
Scotland must find a way for Erasmus+, the EU education and training programme, to continue after Brexit, says Holyrood’s European and External Relations Committee. Continue reading Scotland must find a way for Erasmus+ to continue, says Holyrood committee
The Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry to examine the impact of Brexit on trade and investment in Scotland. The inquiry will focus on looking at Scotland’s priorities for future trade relations with the EU and non-EU countries, and the Committee will also look at how the UK and Scottish governments promote Scottish exports and Scotland as a destination for foreign investment. Continue reading Scottish Affairs Committee launches inquiry into Brexit impact
Briggs Calls for More Progress on Development of New Edinburgh and South East of Scotland Centre
Tory health spokesman Miles Briggs spoke in the Procurement debate at Holyrood yesterday. The Lothian MSP spoke on improving and promoting regional procurement, using the example of when a number of health boards or local authorities pool resources to construct Regional Centres or projects that go across council boundaries. Continue reading Briggs urges progress on cross-boundary health planning
Andy Wightman MSP, Housing spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, said yesterday’s statistics show the need for a rethink of government policies in order to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis. Continue reading Wightman calls for rethink to tackle housing crisis
With a year to go until Brexit is due in March 2019, Scottish civil society continues its fight to keep Britain in the European Union. Continue reading Scots continue to demand democracy on Brexit
Scotland’s Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says the UK Government must use their 2018 Spring Statement to provide greater clarity for people and business over the Brexit process, including the future of EU funding, and address the threat facing our economy as a result of Brexit. Continue reading Mackay: Spring Statement must deliver clarity on Brexit impact
