
Despite billions in government spending, key divides have actually widened 👇
Colin Rae
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Despite billions in government spending, key divides have actually widened 👇

NEW: The British state tried to 'stitch up' Nicola Sturgeon, acclaimed Scottish actor Brian Cox has said

I’m fed up with the Westminster system that means hard work delivers less and less, while people’s energy and food costs just keep going up. The fresh start of independence would mean we can use Scotland’s resources to benefit Scotland’s people. #BothVotesSNP on May 7th. 🏴

Neil Gray is the latest senior SNP figure facing questions over the Jordan Linden scandal after local councillors accused him of failing to engage on the allegations several years ago. During a lengthy North Lanarkshire Council debate on Thursday, a motion passed urging councillors who supported the convicted sex offender to resign. Linden, the former council leader, was convicted of 10 offences last week, including five sexual assaults, between 2011 and 2021. Over the last week, North Lanarkshire councillors who left the SNP after raising the alarm against Linden, have accused First Minister John Swinney of ignoring a letter demanding a review of how the SNP handled complaints. The letter was sent in September 2025, but a response was never received. Now, Mr Gray, who is the MSP for Airdrie and Shotts, is among more senior SNP figures reportedly made aware of the allegations 👇

NEW: The British state tried to 'stitch up' Nicola Sturgeon, acclaimed Scottish actor Brian Cox has said

‘I’ll lead an activist government that will cut public bodies, prioritise growth’ and do less, better. @JohnSwinney makes case for why, after nearly two decades in office, he is the man to “change Scotland”. thetimes.com/article/731d28…


Hey Connor, why the news blackout on the 'Scottish' Labour MP Joani Reid and threat to UK security? You know, a real story. Cat got your tongue?




NEW: Tracy Carragher has been suspended by the SNP. Statement: "In light of allegations regarding the handling of matters within the North Lanarkshire SNP group in relation to Jordan Linden, the national secretary has suspended councillor Carragher pending an investigation"



“Linden’s close allies have known and protected his behaviour for years it seems. “Tracy Carragher constantly closed down all requests by myself for discussion and investigation. “Along with others, she ... blocked all questions around his conduct.” dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area/l…

Glasgow venue set to see Scotland’s biggest business rates rise when revaluations come into effect tomorrow, with bills set to soar by £300,000. mailplus.co.uk/scottish-editi…

ADL's factory in Larbert will no longer build full buses and will instead become a chassis manufacturing site. The Camelon site will be sold off. 115 jobs at risk of redundancy. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…