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Scottish Secretary panned for backing post-Brexit law which 'undermines devolution'

THE SCOTTISH Secretary has been panned for his continued backing of a post-Brexit law that his own predecessor admitted was undermining devolution…

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SNP hit back at Scottish Secretary call to 'put independence on the backburner'

The SNP have hit back at claims from Douglas Alexander that Scotland has “nothing to show” for two decades of discussions on independence.

The National (Scotland)

Leading AI hub announces plans for £15 billion investment in Scotland

A LEADING artificial intelligence (AI) company has announced plans for a £15 billion investment in North Ayrshire, beginning next year ...

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Lord Mandelson ‘distraction’ could have impact on whisky deal in US – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister claimed Labour ministers in London are ‘distracted’ amid the fallout from the peer’s departure.

Evening Standard

Douglas Alexander tries to claim UK Government credit for Alexander Dennis furlough

DOUGLAS Alexander has said that the UK Government has been “leading intensive work” on saving jobs at Alexander Dennis – despite the bus…

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Why Keir Starmer cannot survive as prime minister without this man

ANALYSIS: Many people in Labour want Morgan McSweeney sacked as Downing Street chief of staff, but there are doubts Keir Starmer would survive as PM without him, writes David Maddox

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Starmer under pressure from MPs after Mandelson scandal

Clive Lewis, MP for Norwich South, said his fellow Labour MPs were feeling ‘concerned, slightly downtrodden, a little bit browbeaten’.

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Keir Starmer 'not up to the job', says Labour MP

KEIR Starmer does not seem “up to the job”, a Labour backbencher has said amid mounting pressure following Lord Mandelson’s sacking over his…

The National (Scotland)

Starmer not ‘up to the job’, Labour MP says after Mandelson scandal

Clive Lewis, MP for Norwich South, said there was a ‘very dangerous atmosphere’ in the parliamentary Labour party.

Evening Standard

Scottish MP suspended by Starmer criticises Peter Mandelson retaining Labour whip

A SCOTTISH MP who was suspended by Keir Starmer has criticised Peter Mandelson retaining the Labour whip despite being sacked as ambassador.

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Ex-M16 chief slams Starmer’s ‘appalling judgement’ over Mandelson US ambassador appointment

Allies of the Labour grandee said he admitted in his vetting interview for the diplomat job that he continued his relationship with the paedophile for many years

Evening Standard

UK needed ‘unconventional’ US ambassador when picking Mandelson, minister says

Douglas Alexander says he would not have been appointed if PM had known the depth of his links to Jeffrey Epstein

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Douglas Alexander defends Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson appointment

DOUGLAS Alexander has defended Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador despite knowing the Labour peer stayed at…

The National (Scotland)

PM would not have appointed Mandelson if he had known ‘extent of Epstein link’

Lord Mandelson was sacked as Britain’s ambassador to the US on Thursday.

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Downing Street says Starmer still has ‘confidence in his top team’ after Rayner and Mandelson departures – as it happened

Scotland secretary Douglas Alexander said of Rayner’s departure that MPs ‘feel quite acutely that sense of loss’

The Independent UK

Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney ‘pushed for appointment of Mandelson’

Growing questions over prime minister’s judgement after dramatic sacking of Peter Mandelson on Thursday

Evening Standard

Trade deal on Scotch whisky ‘very high’ on UK Government agenda – Alexander

US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in the UK for a state visit next week.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer hands loyal Scottish Labour MPs top Government jobs – see full list

A HOST of Scottish Labour loyalists – including a former Better Together chief and the wife of Keir Starmer’s top strategist – have been given…

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Alexander hails ‘defence dividend’ for Scotland from new UK Government strategy

The UK Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy will provide a ‘real boost’ for Scotland’s economy, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said.

Evening Standard

Douglas Alexander ‘looking forward to being Scotland’s voice’

The new Scottish Secretary formally takes up the role on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Alexander fails to say whether Scotland is in a voluntary union

THE new Scottish Secretary has failed to confirm whether Scotland is in a voluntary union in his first interview since taking on the role.

The National (Scotland)

Sacked Scottish secretary Ian Murray returns to UK Government in ministerial role

KEIR Starmer has reinstated sacked Scottish secretary Ian Murray to his government in a demoted role

The Independent UK

Starmer overhauls Home Office to take on Farage over migration

The Home Office has seen sweeping changes of ministers as Labour’s poll ratings continue to be hit by anger over migration and policing

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar defends UK Labour hosting Israeli president despite Gaza genocide

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended the UK Government’s decision to play host to Israeli president Isaac Herzog despite the genocide…

Evening Standard

Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’

Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland.

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