Labour’s decision to block Monica Lennon from even getting on the ballot sends a deeply disappointing message about who gets a voice in their party.
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My government will continue to do all it can to support communities, challenge prejudice and build a fairer Scotland.
Tackling racism requires a sustained effort from government, our partners, the third sector and society as a whole, and we are committed to delivering on that.
Bringing together partners today will allow us to take stock and identify priorities for the coming months.
My government will always stand in solidarity with communities to ensure everyone feels safe and respected.
Any and all forms of hatred, extremism and racism are completely unacceptable and have no place in Scotland.
This lawlessness, illegal migration, and anarchy must end.
Drug use, violent assault and public disorder is the stark reality facing Glaswegians when they walk through their city centre.
If Reform has evidence to support their allegation, they should present it, and if they cannot provide evidence, they should apologise to Jahangir’s and remove Zia Yusuf’s post.
These are the latest allegations in a mountain of unanswered questions concerning Reform’s donors and finances. Nigel Farage cannot dodge them forever. He needs to stop making excuses and come clean with the public.
Nigel Farage cannot dodge them for ever. He needs to stop making excuses and come clean with the public.
In light of these allegations, I would urge the commission to investigate:
I will run the Cabinet Office, the department that supports the prime minister and co-ordinates the government’s policies to deliver its agenda.
I have pledged to reform the welfare system in a way that is fair and sustainable.
I am thinking quite radically and creatively about alternatives to the deeply regressive licence fee.
I will face numerous challenges in the role, including getting NHS waiting lists in England down, improving relations with senior doctors and making progress on social care.
A small minority of travellers are breaking the rules, and all too often, it is going unpunished. This cannot be allowed to continue.
Communities are being abandoned by the current approach and forced to tolerate lawbreaking on their doorsteps.