A Pink Door Is Deemed Too Bright for Edinburgh
Miranda Dickson was told that the color failed “to preserve the character” of the Scottish city’s New Town district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This week she painted the door peacock green.
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Colin Beattie ‘steps back’ as SNP treasurer following arrest amid party finance investigation – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can read more on this story herePMQs is starting in five minutes.The Cabinet Office has just published the revised list of ministers’ interests. This is the document that is supposed get updated every six months, but …
Kate Forbes: SNP in trouble unless leadership takes decisive action
Humza Yousaf’s leadership rival says party is facing a critical moment after ‘mindblowing’ reports about financesThe Scottish National party is facing a “pretty critical moment” and will “be in trouble” unless the leadership takes “decisive action”, Ka…
Arrest of SNP treasurer overshadows Humza Yousaf’s policy relaunch
Colin Beattie arrest announced as new first minister prepared to set out ‘fresh vision’ to MSPsAttempts by Scotland’s new first minister, Humza Yousaf, to stamp his authority on his already beleaguered administration were scuppered by the arrest of the…
Yousaf reverses key Sturgeon policies as he sets out ‘fresh vision’ for Scotland
Opposition leaders say relaunch attempt has been ‘utterly torpedoed’ by SNP treasurer arrestScotland’s new first minister, Humza Yousaf, has set out a “fresh vision” for his next three years in government that delays, redraws or reverses a number of hi…
King Charles renting out Edinburgh property given to mother in role as queen
Profit from building treated for decades as state-owned adds to questions over palace’s gifts policyAn elegant Edinburgh property that was given to Queen Elizabeth II in her role as sovereign, and for more than 40 years was managed by the UK government…
SNP in ‘total meltdown’ following arrests and party funding investigation, say Scottish Tories – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage here Hundreds of civil servants working in jobcentres are to stage a fresh strike in a long-running dispute over jobs, pay, pensions and conditions, PA Media reports. PA says…
SNP treasurer arrested in party funding investigation
Colin Beattie is in custody and being questioned by detectives, says Police ScotlandUK politics live – latest updatesThe Scottish National party’s treasurer, Colin Beattie, has been arrested as a suspect in the police investigation into the party’s fun…
Energy firms to ban forced prepay meter installations in homes of over-85s
Exclusive: Suppliers in Great Britain will also make workers wear body cams as part of new code of conductEnergy suppliers have agreed to a ban on forcibly installing prepayment meters in the homes of customers over 85 and will make representatives wea…
Margaret Ferrier to appeal against Commons suspension for Covid breach
Former Scottish National party MP could face recall repetition if 30-day suspension goes aheadMargaret Ferrier is to appeal against a suspension from the Commons for breaking Covid rules that could lead to a possible byelection and a tight race between…