Andrew Learmonth

6 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Andrew Learmonth

(left to right) Deputy First Minister of Scotland Kate Forbes, First Minister of Scotland John Swinney and Finance Secretary Shona Robison arrive for First Minister's Questions (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA) Scotland’s long-delayed financial strategy must finally show how the government plans to fund its pledge to eradicate child poverty, a leading think tank has warned, as Shona Robison prepares to unveil the five-year plan amid a deepening fiscal gap.

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Andrew Learmonth

Firebrand SNP MSP Fergus Ewing at home in Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris) Fergus Ewing has compared the SNP to the emperor in the fable of the emperor’s new clothes, accusing his former party of deceiving itself over its record in government. In an interview with The Herald, the veteran MSP and former minister said the party he had served for more than 50 years had “lost its way” and was no longer standing up for the people it once championed. “It’s a sad day,” he said.

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Andrew Learmonth

MPs are debating the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which would change the law south of the Border.

1 week ago | heraldscotland.com | Andrew Learmonth

The veteran MSP and former minister said his decision was “not an easy one” but was driven by disillusionment with the direction of his party and the state of the Scottish Parliament. READ MORE Brian Wilson: The pity is there aren't more Fergus Ewings in the SNP Fergus Ewing says he will not stand as an SNP MSP in 2026 SNP MSPs decide not to withdraw whip from Fergus Ewing Mr Ewing said his old party had "deserted many of the people whose causes we used to champion".

1 week ago | dunfermlinepress.com | Andrew Learmonth

Sandie Peggie met with Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay, Alba's Ash Regan and politicians from the SNP and Labour benches. However, First Minister John Swinney and his deputy, Kate Forbes, declined an invitation to meet, citing the ongoing employment tribunal. Ms Peggie, an A&E nurse at Victoria Hospital, is suing her employer after being suspended following a confrontation with Dr Beth Upton.