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All Labour MSPs fail to back motion condemning Tory child poverty policies

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have come under fire for not backing a motion calling out the UK Government’s approach to child poverty.

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Scots campaign seeks to remove alcohol-related deaths stigma

It aims to challenge the stereotypes that people often bring to the topic of substance abuse, whilst highlighting that behind every life lost there…

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Labour MSP in swipe at Keir Starmer with brilliant tweet

A LABOUR MSP has fired a thinly-veiled swipe at Keir Starmer – proudly branding herself a “tree hugger”.

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Blow for Scottish Labour as UK party contradict key gender reform policy

SCOTTISH Labour have been dealt another blow by their own colleagues south of the Border after a key party frontbencher spoke out against one of…

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BBC Scotland accused of 'radio silence for 24 hours' on Scottish Labour rift

BBC Scotland has been accused of ignoring a major split in Scottish Labour for more than 24 hours this week.

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Anas Sarwar makes ridiculous excuse for Labour's two-child benefit cap U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has made a ridiculous excuse for Labour’s decision not to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

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Labour civil war breaks out as MSPs slate Starmer over two-child benefit cap

TWO Labour MSPs have slammed Keir Starmer after he confirmed the party would not be ditching the two-child benefit cap.

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Lanarkshire's Scottish SPCA centre is visited by Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon

Monica Lennon MSP met with rescue puppies, rabbits, guinea pigs and even a boa constrictor during her time at Hamilton venue.

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Scottish Labour councillor in astonishing attack on 'coward' Keir Starmer

A SCOTTISH Labour councillor has branded Keir Starmer a “miserable coward” after he backed away from changing the two-child cap policy.

The National (Scotland)

Labour shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not commit to scrapping two-child benefit cap

Reeves said she could not promise to get rid of the cap because the party's policies must be "fully costed and fully funded".

Daily Record

Sarwar: Claims Labour MSPs are afraid to speak out against party policies untrue

Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon made the claims after criticising her party’s decision not to commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

The Independent UK

MSP highlights impact of delayed discharge in NHS Lanarkshire

Figures across Scotland reached their highest-ever rate in 2022-23, with Monica Lennon saying the issue is costing the health board millions

Daily Record

Spoiler: it wasn't Anas Sarwar who finally stood up to Sir Keir

AS Labour has turned more and more blue, discontent from within the party has surfaced in bits and parts.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSP hits out at Starmer’s failure to vow end of two-child limit

The Labour leader said the stance is not party policy, but he did not rule out a future shift.

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Scottish Labour MSP slams Keir Starmer over not scrapping two-child benefit cap

Former Scottish Labour leadership hopeful Monica Lennon said the policy was 'abhorrent' and called for party colleagues to speak out.

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSP slates Keir Starmer for saying he won't scrap two-child benefit cap

SCOTTISH Labour MSP Monica Lennon has called out Keir Starmer after he said his party would not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf accused of falling behind in delivering promised free school meals

In terms of providing the promised free school meals, the First Minister has been accused of lagging behind other parts of the UK.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf refuses to guarantee free meals for all primary schools pupils before Holyrood election

Extending universal free school meals in this parliament looks to be in doubt over funding issues

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Free school meals for all Scots primary pupils could be delayed until after Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: A leaked paper reveals the expansion of the flagship policy to include children in primary six and seven could be delayed again.

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Labour MSP deletes tweet amid fears of electoral law breach

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has deleted a social media post amid concerns it may have breached electoral law.

Daily Record

MSP urges more help for young people's mental health services in Lanarkshire

Latest figures show that almost 1600 children and young people in Lanarkshire are currently on a CAHMS waiting list – 68 per cent of whom have already been waiting longer than the target 18 weeks

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf urged to ‘do the right thing’ and reinstate fund for social care staff

The First Minister was asked to continue to fund a scheme that ended on March 31st.

Daily Record

Cross-party congress renews calls for rejection of controversial Ravenscraig rail freight hub appeal

The proposals from the Russell Group were thrown out by North Lanarkshire Council in December last year

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'Cloud cuckoo land': Scottish Labour anger over party's anti-protest law stance

AN ex-Labour MSP has said David Lammy is “living in cloud cuckoo land” if he thinks not repealing anti-protest legislation rushed through by the…

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Humza Yousaf vows sweeping policy review as 'every penny' to go to poverty fight

HUMZA Yousaf has said “every penny and pound” of future Scottish Government commitments will be examined to ensure it is targeted at tackling…

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