Angus Cochrane

Glasgow

Journalist at BBC Scotland

Journalist @BBCScotlandNews

Articles

Chapman survives bid to remove her from committee

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Angus Cochrane

The Scottish Conservatives have failed in a bid to oust Green MSP Maggie Chapman from Holyrood's equalities committee after she criticised the judiciary over a judgement on the definition of a woman. Chapman – the committee's deputy convener – accused the court of "bigotry, prejudice and hatred" after it ruled a woman is defined by her biological sex under the Equality Act.
Chapman survives bid to remove her from committee

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Angus Cochrane

Chapman survives bid to remove her from committeeAngus CochranePA MediaMaggie Chapman criticised the judiciary after the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman The Scottish Conservatives have failed in a bid to oust Green MSP Maggie Chapman from Holyrood's equalities committee after she criticised the judiciary over a judgement on the definition of a woman.
The battle to ban greyhound racing in Scotland

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Angus Cochrane

Image caption, Narisa Rojanamonthien, who adopted rescue dog Crafty, is backing a proposed ban on greyhound racing Once a sport that packed out stadiums across the country, greyhound racing is facing extinction in Scotland. As the nation's last track shuts its door indefinitely, MSPs are considering a bill that would ban the sport for good. Campaigners are demanding Scotland follow Wales in committing to outlaw what they describe as outright animal cruelty.
Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Angus Cochrane

Judges at the UK Supreme Court have unanimously ruled that a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law. It marks the culmination of a long-running legal battle which could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales. The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish government arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female.
Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Angus Cochrane

5 hours agoPRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 17: The UK Supreme Court rules that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Also, The New York Times describes rifts in Trump's cabinet. Next, Haiti marks 200 years since France asked for compensation in exchange for independence. Also, two …
Green leadership contest 'wide open', says Lorna Slater

1 month ago | bbc.com | Angus Cochrane

Angus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsThe Scottish Green leadership contest is "wide open", according to Lorna Slater. The MSP, who has led the party along with Patrick Harvie since 2019, confirmed she will stand for re-election in this summer's ballot. Harvie announced earlier this month he would stand down as co-leader in the summer after almost 17 years in the role.
Sarwar defends UK government welfare cuts

1 month ago | bbc.com | Angus Cochrane

Sarwar defends UK government welfare cutsAngus CochraneGetty ImagesAnas Sarwar defended the welfare reforms after members of his party criticised the UK government Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended the UK government's controversial welfare reforms. The cuts have been condemned by charities, Holyrood ministers and some Scottish Labour politicians. Sarwar insisted the "principle" of reform was right but that any measures had to be "fair".
SNP minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Angus Cochrane

Scottish government minister Christina McKelvie has died aged 57, the SNP has announced. McKelvie, the drugs and alcohol policy minister, stepped back from her duties last summer after announcing she was undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer. She died at Glasgow Royal Infirmary on Thursday morning. McKelvie's partner and SNP depute leader Keith Brown said she was a beloved mother to two sons, partner and gran who "lit up every room she was in with her positivity and bright smile".
Cuts needed to fund UK government tax hike, says Shona Robinson

1 month ago | bbc.com | Angus Cochrane

Cuts needed to fund UK tax hike, says RobisonAngus CochraneGetty ImagesShona Robison says the Scottish government is facing a "major shortfall" The Scottish government will have to make cuts to public service budgets to cover an increase in employers' National Insurance, Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said. It came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced welfare cuts and an increase in defence spending in her Spring Statement.
Kenny MacAskill succeeds Alex Salmond as Alba leader

1 month ago | bbc.com | Angus Cochrane

MacAskill succeeds Salmond as Alba leader Angus CochranePA MediaKenny MacAskill served as acting leader following the death of Alba founder Alex Salmond Kenny MacAskill has been announced as the new leader of the pro-independence Alba Party. The contest was held following the sudden death of party founder and former First Minister Alex Salmond. MacAskill, an ex-Alba MP, narrowly defeated Ash Regan, the party's sole MSP, in a two-way ballot for the role. He won 1331 votes, taking 52.3% of ballots.