Labour candidate believes Scottish independence will harm economy
The economy would be under “greater threat” if Scotland gained independence, according to Scottish Labour candidate Martin Kerr. Mr Kerr, who is standing in next…
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Labour name election candidate
The Shetland Labour Party has named its candidate for the upcoming Scottish parliamentary election. Cameron Thompson, 23, from the Western Isles will represent the party….
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Count taking place in Shetland by-election
Vote counting in the Shetland by-election is under way at the Clickimin centre in Lerwick to announce the next isles MSP. A total of 10…
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Labour’s Shetland branch shocked as Scottish leader Kezia Dugdale stands down
The decision by Kezia Dugdale to stand down as leader of the Scottish Labour party has come as a surprise to the party’s local branch.
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Last roll of the dice? (Cameron Smith)
Labour’s candidate in Shetland, Robina Barton, has described her party’s policy of a 1p rise in Scottish basic income tax as “bold”, but perhaps on
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In a week when local councils are being asked to accept a £350 million cut in their support grant from the Scottish government, the question
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Party differences would be ‘political suicide’
Differences between Scottish Labour and the UK party on major issues would be political suicide – says Shetland Labour Party secretary Gordon Thomson.
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