‘This seems to be happening more often’: Passengers furious as ScotRail cancels Perth trains due to staff shortages
Commuters have hit out at ScotRail after being forced to wait an hour for their train at Perth station, because of staff shortages.
Scottish Labour
Scottish Labour right to have different tax policy – McDonnell
John McDonnell has said the Scottish Labour leader has “quite rightfully” refused to raise the higher tax band in line with Westminster.
Health board to shed 1,300 jobs in bid to balance books
A struggling health board has been criticised after an official report revealed it is looking to shed 10% of its workforce.
Shadow Scottish Secretary Lesley Laird backs conflicting Labour policies on income tax in England and Scotland
Labour’s shadow Scottish Secretary says both John McDonnell and Richard Leonard are correct on income tax - despite having conflicting policies.
Scottish air passenger duty changes ‘could reduce public service funding’
Reducing the tax paid by passengers on flights from Scotland’s airports could reduce cash public services by £780 million, it has been claimed.
ScotRail performance falls to lowest level
ScotRail’s performance level is at its lowest since the franchise began, according to latest figures.
Minister insists no final decision made on future for Monklands Hospital
NHS chiefs have still to make a final decision on the preferred option for replacing a “highly valued” hospital, MSPs have been told.
Scottish Labour to hold vote on Monklands hospital campaign
Scottish Labour is to challenge MSPs to back a campaign on the future of Monklands hospital.
Hundreds of trainee teachers have quit the classroom in the last four years
Hundreds of trainee teachers have quit over the last four years while Scotland suffers staffing shortages in its schools.
Labour viewed as ‘working against’ ethnic minorities – Yousaf
Scotland’s Justice Secretary said Labour is seen as “working against ethnic minorities”.