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The decision by Kezia Dugdale to stand down as leader of the Scottish Labour party has come as a surprise to the party's local branch. (more…) Read more...
Labour’s candidate in Shetland, Robina Barton, has described her party’s policy of a 1p rise in Scottish basic income tax as “bold”, but perhaps on reflection many will see it as the “last roll of the dice” for a struggling Scottish Labour. A similar policy has already been announced ... Read more...
In a week when local councils are being asked to accept a £350 million cut in their support grant from the Scottish government, the question has to be asked, why? The SNP argued that they wanted more powers for Holyrood – but now that they have them they are not using them. They claim to be an... Read more...
Differences between Scottish Labour and the UK party on major issues would be political suicide - says Shetland Labour Party secretary Gordon Thomson. (more…) Read more...