Tag: Westminster

Old Labour government planned to give Scotland more international powers

Deadline News Journalist - January 3, 2010

By Rory Reynolds A LABOUR government planned to give Scots control over their foreign policy to appease “maverick” nationalists, according to newly declassified documents. James Callaghan’s...

New regulations to protect whisky industry

Deadline News Journalist - November 22, 2009

By Cara Sulieman NEW regulations come in to force tomorrow (Mon) to protect the reputation of Scottish whisky. In an attempt to stop cheap imitations from...

Veteran human rights campaigner calls for same-sex marriage in Scotland

Deadline News Journalist - November 17, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond VETERAN human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has called on Alex Salmond and the SNP administration to legalise same-sex civil marriage in Scotland. He...

Scottish politicians told they can claim back Remembrance Day wreaths on expenses

Deadline News Journalist - November 1, 2009

By Cara Sulieman SCOTTISH politicians will be allowed to claim back the cost of Remembrance Day poppy wreaths on their expenses – despite a ruling...

Ministers asked to prevent “hedge rage” with new legislation

Deadline News Journalist - September 2, 2009

By Cara Sulieman MSPS ARE being urged to take action to prevent HEDGE RAGE from ruining lives. A new nationwide campaign launched by ScotHedge calls on...

Family of Ewan Willamson grateful for support

Deadline News Journalist - July 28, 2009

By Cara Sulieman THE FAMILY of tragic fire-fighter Ewan Williamson have thanked the public for their support following his death in Edinburgh. And they have also...

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