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Posts Tagged: Scottish Parliament

May has said ‘no veto’ on Brexit, and Jones must respect that

The First Minister’s demands to ‘ratify’ the deal are a sally onto Westminster’s constitutional turf that he would never tolerate if reversed.

By Henry Hill | 23 July 2016 | 97 comments

Ruth Davidson: The Scottish Government must think again on its flawed Named Persons scheme

When the SNP had a majority they could push through bad laws like this – but now, as a minority administration, they must learn to listen.

By Ruth Davidson MSP | 7 June 2016 | 17 comments

Henry Hill: Mundell calls for ‘reset’ of Westminster-Holyrood relations

Also: Villiers dismisses Sinn Fein call for border poll; Labour and Plaid strike deal to re-select Jones as First Minister; ex-SNP minister claims Lockerbie bomber release was bid for powers; and more.

By Henry Hill | 18 May 2016 | 5 comments

Ruth Davidson: How we became Scotland’s official opposition – and what we are going to do next

Our strategy was crucial to success. But last Thursday was just the beginning.

By Ruth Davidson MSP | 10 May 2016 | 26 comments

WATCH: “Peak Nat has passed,” Ruth Davidson declares

The Scottish Conservative leader congratulates Sturgeon but points to the SNP’s loss of a Holyrood majority.

8 May 2016 | 24 comments

Sanjoy Sen: Don’t underestimate the ramifications of the SNP failing to win a Holyrood majority

For the first time, Sturgeon needs to reach out to others

By Sanjoy Sen | 8 May 2016 | 10 comments

Davidson renews attack on SNP’s ‘Named Persons’

The new law fits into a pattern of behaviour which sets the Scottish Nationalists apart as one of the most centralising, even authoritarian, major forces in British politics.

By Henry Hill | 4 April 2016 | 50 comments

Henry Hill: Cameron defies Sturgeon to take EU campaign to Scotland

Also: Brexit battle spreads to Ulster; UKIP hold out hope of Scottish Parliament success; Jones challenges Crabb on the Wales Bill; and more.

By Henry Hill | 2 March 2016 | 7 comments

Ruth Davidson: There are now only two parties in Scotland which really count: the SNP and the Conservatives

Last week’s financial agreement shows Scottish politics now has precious little to do with Labour at all.

By Ruth Davidson MSP | 1 March 2016 | 66 comments

Ruth Davidson: The story behind the changing face of the Scottish Conservatives

May will see a generational change in our Holyrood group, and an influx of new MSPs with serious expertise.

By Ruth Davidson MSP | 2 February 2016 | 21 comments

Ruth Davidson: The SNP’s record in power is lamentable – but there is an alternative

The nationalists may pose as the opposition, but in reality they are the establishment. They must answer to their failings.

By Ruth Davidson MSP | 19 January 2016 | 14 comments

Henry Hill: Mundell praises biggest shift of powers since devolution

Also: Osborne attacked by Welsh Labour; Cameron rules out SNP EU demands; Villiers faces calls to quit if she backs Brexit; and more.

By Henry Hill | 13 January 2016 | 3 comments

Could the Tories finally fulfil New Labour’s devolution promise?

Neither Labour nor the nationalists have demonstrated the attitude required to get the most from decentralised government. Conservatives could do better.

By Henry Hill | 11 January 2016 | 37 comments

Henry Hill: Davidson pushes for Scottish school reform

Also: Welsh Conservatives seek power to bring standing back to sports grounds; SNP MPs under pressure over business and property dealings; DUP and Sinn Fein signal closer cooperation; and more.

By Henry Hill | 6 January 2016 | 23 comments

Ruth Davidson: No to separation, yes to a united future – this is what the Scottish Conservatives stand for

People are looking for a Scottish alternative – a Holyrood parliament with real powers, but one that is rooted within the United Kingdom.

By Ruth Davidson MSP | 8 December 2015 | 12 comments

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