£2.73m paid in Sleeper delays since SNP takeover
Scottish taxpayers have footed a £2.73m compensation bill for Caledonian Sleeper delays since the SNP nationalised the service. Critics slam the 'mess' as payments average over £22,000 a week.
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Caledonian Sleeper pays £3m in delay compensation
Taxpayers foot a £22,000 weekly bill for Caledonian Sleeper delays since SNP ministers nationalised the service. Read the full investigation into the transport controversy.
SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal
SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
Nicola Sturgeon faces bankruptcy petition in High Court
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confronts bankruptcy proceedings as legal action intensifies around SNP financial management and party governance.
Union boss demands Labour nationalise energy sector
In a fiery conference speech, FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack calls for radical energy nationalisation and criticises Labour's cautious approach to public ownership.
Thames Water Crisis: Suppliers Face Collapse Over £15bn Debt
Exclusive investigation reveals Thames Water, Severn Trent and other key suppliers are drowning in debt while planning massive bill increases up to 91%, raising fears of nationalisation.
Public Rail Ownership: Is Britain's Experiment Working?
As most of Great Britain's major rail operators return to public ownership, we investigate whether this historic shift is delivering the improvements passengers were promised.
Swinney snubs Sturgeon's book signing at SNP conference
First Minister John Swinney conspicuously absent from Nicola Sturgeon's high-profile book signing event at SNP conference, fueling speculation about growing tensions within the Scottish National Party leadership.
Ex-SNP Treasurer Questioned in Police Fraud Probe
Exclusive: Police investigating SNP finances have interrogated former treasurer Colin Beattie about a mysterious £20,000 cash withdrawal and £600,000 of missing party funds in a major development to the fraud probe.
SNP Conference Explodes Over Independence Demands
First Minister John Swinney confronts major rebellion as SNP activists demand immediate independence action, setting stage for explosive party conference showdown over Scotland's constitutional future.
SNP closes Aberdeen office amid party crisis
John Swinney announces controversial closure of SNP's Aberdeen headquarters as party faces mounting pressure and internal challenges following leadership transition.
Thames Water: Temporary Renationalisation Looms
As Thames Water teeters on the brink of collapse, temporary state control appears increasingly inevitable. Explore the financial quagmire and why renationalisation might be the least worst option for Britain's largest water company.
Burnham Challenges Starmer with Radical Labour Overhaul
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches a stunning critique of his own party, calling for a bold return to public ownership, PR elections, and an end to 'creeping Thatcherism' within Labour, setting the stage for a clash with Keir Starmer.
Douglas Ross slams SNP over secret minister police incident
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.
Westminster blocks Scottish bid to nationalise Falkirk steelworks
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.
Mexico Nationalises Lithium, Clashing with US Over Investment
Mexico's president nationalises lithium reserves, clashing with US firms and politicians over energy sovereignty and foreign investment rights.
Paul Routledge's Fierce Call for UK Rail Renationalisation
Veteran political commentator Paul Routledge delivers a powerful argument for renationalising Britain's railways, calling the current privatised system a 'rip-off' and a national disgrace.
Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.
Reeves pushes Thames Water creditors to take major haircut
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushes for significant losses for Thames Water's creditors in a radical restructuring plan, aiming to protect billpayers from the burden of the utility's massive debt.
Sturgeon: Corbyn must back Scottish independence
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes direct appeal to Jeremy Corbyn, stating Labour must support Scottish independence to secure progressive change and counter Conservative rule.
Sturgeon: Corbyn Would Have Cost Labour Scotland
Exclusive: Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers a stark assessment of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, claiming he would have cost Labour crucial Scottish seats and hindered a progressive alliance.
Tributes paid to Holyrood's first Presiding Officer Sir George Reid
Tributes pour in for the visionary Scottish politician and diplomat whose career spanned Westminster, Holyrood, and international humanitarian work, remembered as a master consensus-builder.
Scottish Nationalists Accused of 'Fiddling While Rome Burns'
A scathing critique accuses the SNP of indulging in constitutional fantasies and partisan posturing while Scotland grapples with severe real-world challenges in public services and the economy.
Starmer Faces Backlash Over Gaza as Swinney Condemns UK Parliament
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under intense scrutiny for his position on the Israel-Gaza conflict, with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney criticising Westminster's handling of the crisis. The political row highlights deep divisions over UK foreig
Police Investigate SNP Over Data Protection Breach Allegations
Police Scotland launches investigation into potential data protection breaches by the SNP following a complaint. The probe examines the party's internal data handling practices.
Police Probe SNP Officials Over Financial Misconduct Claims
Scottish National Party officials are under investigation by Police Scotland over claims of financial misconduct, sparking a fierce political row with Scottish Conservatives demanding transparency.
Scrap King's Oath for NHS Bosses, Say Scottish MSPs
MSPs push to scrap the centuries-old oath of allegiance to the King for senior NHS staff, branding it a 'colonial' relic as Scotland's health service faces a deepening crisis.
England's Water Crisis: The Leaking Truth
Exclusive analysis reveals how decades of underinvestment, rampant leaks, and failed regulation have pushed England's water system to the brink of collapse. Discover the radical solutions needed to avert a national disaster.
Salmond: SNP's Catastrophic Mistake Cost Dozens of Seats
Exclusive: Former First Minister Alex Salmond alleges a 'catastrophic' election strategy by the SNP leadership cost the party dearly, claiming his Alba Party's plan could have prevented significant losses.
Police Investigate Scottish Labour Over Election Expenses
Police Scotland launches a formal investigation into Scottish Labour's campaign finances for the 2021 Holyrood elections, following a complaint about potential undeclared expenses.
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