Scottish Labour has been in the news recently due to its leadership under Richard Leonard and its position on various political issues in Scotland. The party has faced challenges in maintaining its relevance and influence in the Scottish political landscape, particularly amidst the dominance of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Additionally, internal debates and decisions, such as those related to the party's stance on key policies and alliances, have drawn attention to Scottish Labour's strategic direction.
Scottish Labour, officially known as the Scottish Labour Party, is a social democratic political party in Scotland. It operates as an autonomous section of the UK Labour Party and has its own leader and policies specific to Scotland. The party has historically played a significant role in Scottish politics, with a focus on issues such as social justice, workers' rights, and public services. Over the years, Scottish Labour has been a key player in the Scottish Parliament, advocating for policies to address inequality and improve the lives of Scottish citizens.
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The Scottish Government is expected to declare a housing emergency in a debate at Holyrood - but there is no indication to date of further funding commitments
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Editorial: The new first minister gets it that the public want better government, but he has not got much time to deliver
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The debate and vote on Wednesday comes just two days after Humza Yousaf announced he was stepping down as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland.
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Scotland's leader has been under pressure to quit after he pulled support for the SNP's power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens after he ditched a key climate change target.
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The SNP’s power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens was leading them towards electoral hell, argues Fergus Ewing, who was disciplined by the SNP for failing to support a Scottish Green minister
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Constituent reported tweets liked and shared by Wilma Brown, who was to stand in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath
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Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden repeatedly refused to tell BBC's Laura Kuenssberg what legal advice ministers had been given amid growing calls to cease arms sales to Israel
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New analysis of Best for Britain’s huge poll found 13 million voters were ready to cast their ballot tactically to change the party in government
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The shadow foreign secretary’s words are likely to infuriate the left of his party.
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Audit Scotland report reveals staffing shortages and funding issues impacting patient safety and experience in the Scottish NHS.
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Keir Starmer calls for a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, a change from his previous stance.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer is seeking to avoid a rebellion within the party over a crucial vote on a new position for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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The director of Labour Together suggested on LBC radio that people-smuggling gangs should be put on a barge and shipped to the north of Scotland.
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The Scottish government is being investigated for the deletion and non-disclosure of WhatsApp messages related to the pandemic, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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Labour's abandonment of its
£28bn green pledge
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The SNP maintains a lead over Labour in Westminster voting intentions, but the gap has decreased to seven points.
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Labour maintains a commanding lead in UK polls, raising questions about the upcoming general election and the potential for a 1997-style landslide victory for Sir Keir Starmer.
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Labour leads the Conservatives by 34 points in 150 crucial target constituencies, but faces competition from the SNP in Scotland and Reform UK nationally.
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The Scottish government is considering reintroducing a public health supplement that would require larger retailers to pay more if they sold alcohol and tobacco.
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Scotland's Deputy First Minister announced a new 45p advanced tax rate for earners over £75,000 and a 48p top rate, with the changes expected to raise £1.5 billion in additional revenue.