Tag: Scottish Labour

Scotland’s protest over Westminster cuts

Christine Lavelle - October 24, 2010

MORE than 20,000 people marched through the centre of the Scottish capital to demonstrate against the financial cuts announced in Westminster this week. The mass...

Scotland protests Westminster cuts

Clare Carswell - October 23, 2010

By Clare Carswell MORE than 20,000 people marched through the centre of the Scottish capital to demonstrate against the financial cuts announced in Westminster this...

Russell shrugs off "Minister of Fun" tag over American trips

Politics

Deadline News Journalist - July 29, 2010

By Michael MacLeod EDUCATION secretary Mike Russell has been accused of losing focus of the Scottish education system and having “far too much fun” in...

After-hours booze plan for bar staff is ditched by MSPs

Deadline News Journalist - May 11, 2010

By Michael MacLeod PLANS to let Scots pub staff drink alcohol after closing time have been thrown out amid fears they could open a loophole...

Buckfast gets smashed in Stateside caffeine blitz

Deadline News Journalist - March 14, 2010

By Michael MacLeod BUCKFAST’S notorious reputation has spread to America, where health campaigners are warning of its caffeine content. The tonic wine – mentioned in...