Tag: Politics

Peter Mandelson confronted over MPs expenses claims

Deadline News Journalist - May 8, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond LORD Mandelson has reacted furiously to suggestions that his expense claims, published today, amount to a defrauding of the British taxpayer. The Secretary...

Housing Minister Alex Neil MSP unveils new homes for Scottish war veterans

Deadline News Journalist - May 5, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond NEW homes for Scotland’s war veterans were officially unveiled in Edinburgh yesterday by Housing and Communities Minister Alex Neil. The development features nine...

Burke to get honorary degree from uni that banned him

Deadline News Journalist - April 27, 2009

By Cara Sulieman SCOTTISH playwright Gregory Burke is to receive an honorary degree from his old university - despite being banned from the campus for...

Neighbours of Susan Boyle weigh in on the 2009 British budget

Deadline News Journalist - April 22, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond IN THE hometown of Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle yesterday, there was a mixed reaction to the Chancellors Budget as her...

Scottish Parliament restaurant costs £88k per year

Deadline News Journalist - March 16, 2009

By Paul Thornton A CUT-PRICE restaurant for MSPs has provoked fury after it was revealed the meals it serves are subsidised by £12 a plate. The...

Record-setting RBS losses provoke anger

Deadline News Journalist - February 26, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond THE ROYAL Bank of Scotland yesterday announced losses of £24 billion - the biggest in British corporate history. With the recession set to...

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