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Kendall faces MP criticism and calls to reconsider Waspi compensation decision

The Work and Pensions Secretary said the Government had made a ‘right and fair’ announcement.

The Independent UK

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

The Government said a blanket compensation scheme for Waspi women, which could cost taxpayers up to £10.5 billion, cannot be justified.

The Independent UK

Watchdog hits out at Government's decision not to compensate 'Waspi women'

Campaigners branded the Government’s decision not to compensate affected women ‘bizarre and totally unjustified’

Evening Standard

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Closing Grangemouth Oil Refinery will hit Scotland’s national security, MP says

Brian Leishman said the proposed closure of Grangemouth is at odds with Great British Energy’s hopes to safeguard national and energy security

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour MP breaks ranks to call for end to UK arms sales to Israel

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has publicly urged the UK Government to end arms sales to Israel.

The National (Scotland)

Grangemouth's Labour MP says Keir Starmer has 'abandoned' refinery workers

THE Labour MP for Grangemouth has taken aim at both Keir Starmer and the Scottish Government for “abandoning” oil refinery workers and their…

The National (Scotland)

Inside the MPs v journalists football match at Labour conference

His party is hoping to shake off allegations of cronyism and sleaze over senior figures repeatedly accepting freebies and gifts from donors, including thousands of pounds worth of clothing

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Firefighters take action over losing Perth appliance

Warnings that lives may be loss if plans to cut personnel and emergency response vehicles have been voiced as Perth firefighters demonstrate outside Perth and Kinross Council.

Daily Record

Councillor files motion calling for U-turn on plans to decommission fire engine at Perth Fire Station

A petition has been launched to ‘Stop fire service cuts in Perth’ which has gained over 140 signatures so far

Daily Record

Fears over “destructive” cuts to Perth Fire Station after fatal hotel and recycling centre blazes

City councillor Brian Lieshman has slammed the move and believes it will put more lives at risk

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross Council "missed a great chance" with the naming of Cross Tay Link Road and associated bridge

Cllr Brian Leishman thinks local schoolkids should have been given a blank canvas rather than being asked to choose from a pre-selected shortlist of names

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross Council agrees to tighter regulations on fireworks displays

There will be stricter rules on displays on council-owned land and property

Daily Record

Perth Leisure Pool and Dewars Centre decision will be made tonight

Live Active Leisure's board of directors will meet at 5pm to decide the way forward in the face of significant pressures

Daily Record

Parents' concern that Perthshire students get hit with extra strike days

Eight days without lessons because teachers are striking in North Perthshire leaves parents of senior students with grave concerns over how this will effect exam grades.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

Councillors approve extra school holiday to mark May coronation

Councillors unanimously agreed to give council employees the day off on Monday, May 8 with only essential services operating that day

Daily Record

Controversy sparked over unexpected use of firecrackers at Chinese New Year celebrations in Perth

Call for tighter control over events after firecrackers set off at Chinese New Year celebrations without prior council approval

Daily Record

Family living at unrepaired damp Perth flat call for action

A couple with a toddler are living in overcrowded and damp conditions in Perth.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross Council votes to defer decision on removing fireworks from events

The SNP council leader - and several other councillors - were left confused by what was being proposed

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Daily Record

Perth and Kinross Council could be set to axe fireworks from events

Perth and Kinross councillors will decide next week if they want to stop having fireworks displays on Bonfire Night and the Christmas Lights Switch On

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross Council will issue warm homes packs to vulnerable residents this winter

The warm home packs could include the likes of hot water bottles, flasks, blankets and slow cookers

Daily Record

Perth councillor's goal to get ball rolling with new 3G all-weather sports facility project

Cllr Brian Leishman is calling for the council to transform the dilapidated tennis courts on Primrose Crescent, Tulloch

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