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'Desperate' Scottish Labour accused of 'smear' against their own MP

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of a “desperate” attack on one of their own MPs after he was criticised for missing a debate which took place…

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Scottish Labour MP says party cannot claim it isn’t bringing back austerity

A LABOUR MP has said the party cannot claim it is not bringing back austerity after the benefit reforms announced last week ...

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We cannot claim to be untainted by austerity after benefits cuts – Labour MP

Brian Leishman has hit out over the reforms which were announced last week by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.

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BBC calls out Scottish Labour MPs for dodging questions on disability cuts

THE BBC has called out the five Scottish Labour MPs who support the UK Government’s plans to slash disability benefits for declining to answer…

The National (Scotland)

We need a public inquiry on Britain’s role in war on Gaza

Letter: An independent inquiry must establish the truth about officials’ involvement in Israel’s military assault, write a group of MPs, including Jeremy Corbyn, Brian Leishman, Carla Denyer and Richard Burgon

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Scottish Labour MP hits out at own party over welfare cuts

A Scottish Labour MP has hit out at his own party over plans to cut the welfare budget ...

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Starmer Blindsided by Shock Tax Raid Bombshell as PM Battles Major Foreign Aid Revolt

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces growing unrest within his party after his decision to slash foreign aid in favor of increased defense spending sparked backlash.

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Waspi campaigners threaten government with legal action over compensation

Government ruled out giving £10bn to women born in 1950s whose pensionable age was raised to be equal with men

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Over 60 MPs and peers demand UK Government ban imports of Israeli settler goods

DOZENS of MPs and peers across political parties have written to the UK Government to demand they ban all goods coming into the UK from Israeli…

The National (Scotland)

Government in denial about what constitutes genocide, says Labour MP

Brian Leishman also described as appalling a statement from Foreign Secretary David Lammy where he ruled out ‘any discussion of sanctions’.

Evening Standard

Labour Civil War Erupts as Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves Face Backlash Over Oil Refinery Jobs

The MP representing Grangemouth has expressed frustration over the “underwhelming” responses from his Labour colleagues.

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Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’

Brian Leishman said hundreds of looming redundancies at the industrial site were the ‘definition of an unjust transition’.

Evening Standard

'I don't know': Labour MP in blunt response to Anas Sarwar's 'save Grangemouth' vow

A LABOUR MP has admitted he “does not know” what happened to Anas Sarwar’s pledge to save jobs at the Grangemouth oil refinery.

The National (Scotland)

Workers slam Labour's 'perverse' £1bn Old Trafford pledge to Grangemouth part-owner

GRANGEMOUTH workers have slammed Labour's £1 billion pledge to INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe to redevelop Old Trafford while he closes the…

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Government ‘must draw out lessons from Thatcher-era coal pit closures’

Tory MP David Simmonds urged the Government to learn ‘some of the lessons that we need to draw out’ of coal pit closures for the ‘just transition’.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MP says Keir Starmer 'letting all of Scotland down'

THE UK Government's approach to Grangemouth has been "passive" and "not good enough", according to the Scottish Labour MP…

The Independent UK

MP warns next government may be ‘far right’ if Labour does not deliver change

Alloa and Grangemouth Labour MP Brian Leishman told the Commons: ‘The Tories wouldn’t compensate Waspi women, and it looks like neither will we.’

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs call for UK Government to act on Grangemouth future

FOUR Scottish Labour MPs have called for the investment of public money into converting Grangemouth oil refinery ...

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Will Westminster really compensate Waspi women after SNP bill victory?

WESTMINSTER has voted to give the SNP permission to introduce a bill that will never become law to give compensation to Waspi women.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn rips into Scottish Labour for failing to back Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar and Scottish Labour MPs have “broken their promises to Waspi women”, the SNP have said, after the overwhelming majority failed to…

The National (Scotland)

Labour Government to go ahead with £600m loan to Ineos for Belgium plant

RACHEL Reeves has been questioned why the UK Government is continuing to go ahead with a £600 million loan for an Ineos project in Belgium…

Evening Standard

Chancellor urged to use Ineos support as leverage to help save Scottish jobs

The issue of a £600 million loan guarantee for a Belgian petrochemical plant was raised during Treasury questions in the Commons.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar clashes with own Scottish Labour MP in disagreement over wealth tax

ANAS Sarwar has clashed with one of his own Scottish Labour MPs over the issue of introducing a wealth tax ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MP challenges Keir Starmer as Grangemouth pledge 'hasn't happened'

A SCOTTISH Labour MP used Prime Minister’s Questions to challenge Keir Starmer on his General Election pledges to “step in and save the…

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SNP and LibDems expected to force Commons vote on Waspi compensation

The SNP and LibDems are expected to force a Commons vote in the new year on compensation for Waspi women.

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