SNP (Scottish National Party)9 hrs agoPM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits".9 hrs ago3 days agoSwinney's £2 cap on bus fares kicks in - but some call it half a solutionThe SNP policy was announced last week and from Monday, fares are capped to £2 in the west.3 days ago8 days agoAlyn Smith appointed as Scotland's innovation ministerThe former MP and MEP has been made minister for innovation, technology and tertiary education following the resignation of Ben Macpherson.8 days ago8 days agoNo compulsory redundancies from health board cuts - SwinneyThe first minister has promised to work with trade unions as he embarks on reforming the public sector.8 days ago1 Sept 2026Bus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from MondayFirst Minister John Swinney announced the move in his programme for government, alongside plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.1 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Swinney to cut number of health boards from 14 to twoExisting boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.1 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap planMore than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.31 Aug 202628 Aug 2026FM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill publishedThe draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.28 Aug 202623 Aug 2026SNP councillor reinstated after probe into Jordan Linden complaintsNorth Lanarkshire SNP group said Tracy Carragher had been cleared by an independent advocate and it had full confidence in her.23 Aug 2026...
