Gina Davidson

Edinburgh

Scotland Political Editor at LBC

Scotland Political Editor with LBC. Listen on DAB, smart speaker, or download the Global Player app. Email [email protected]

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Articles

Supreme Court set to rule on legal definition of 'woman'

1 week ago | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

The UK Supreme Court is about to rule on the kind of question that has had politicians tied up in knots for years: the definition of the word woman, or at least a definition when it comes to the workings of the Equality Act 2010. It will be the culmination of a legal fight that started with a niche piece of legislation in Scotland but the result will have an impact the length and breadth of the UK. How did we get here?
Holyrood elections will not be a judgement on the SNP’s time in power, but a mid-term test for Labour

4 weeks ago | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

Holyrood elections will not be a judgement on the SNP’s time in power, but a mid-term test for Labour Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson @ginadavidsonlbcIf Scottish Labour had a mountain to climb to potentially win at next year’s Holyrood election before Rachel Reeves stood up to speak today, by the time she sat down, she’d ensured that Anas Sarwar now faces a sheer rock face without a grappling hook or rope to hand.
Nicola Sturgeon’s exit marks the end of a turbulent era in Scottish politics

1 month ago | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

The inevitable has finally happened: Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not stand for re-election to the Scottish Parliament at next year’s elections. The deadline for selection as an SNP candidate was fast approaching - and despite putting her hat in the ring to be vetted as a potential candidate, which prompted surprised speculation she would want to remain on the political merry-go-round, she has now decided the ride has to come to an end.
John Swinney branded 'jealous juvenile' by Reform UK

1 month ago | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

John Swinney branded 'jealous juvenile' by Reform UK Richard Tice speaking to LBC in Glasgow. Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson John Swinney's plan to tackle the rise in support for Reform UK in Scotland, by hosting an anti-far right summit, has been branded "juvenile" by the party's deputy leader Richard Tice.
'Farage an accomplice to the Russian agenda' claims John Swinney, urges 'mainstream' to fight 'rise of far right'

1 month ago | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

'Farage an accomplice to the Russian agenda' claims John Swinney, urges 'mainstream' to fight 'rise of far right' John Swinney has alleged Nigel Farage is an "accomplice and apologist" for Russia. Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has launched a blistering attack on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, describing him as an "accomplice of and apologist for the Russian agenda".
Has Starmer scuppered Sarwar's chances of a Labour win in Scotland?

2 months ago | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

Has Starmer scuppered Sarwar's chances of a Labour win in Scotland? Anas Sarwar has seen Labour's support slide in the polls since the General Election. Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson Labour party delegates gathering today in Glasgow should be in fine fettle. But they arrive knowing that their party is in a dogfight until next May when voters go to the polls to elect the next Scottish government.
New oil and gas licences quashed as judge brands them 'unlawful'

2 months ago | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

New oil and gas licences quashed as judge brands them 'unlawful' Campaigners against the Rosebank oil field, pictured outside the Commons, have welcomed today's decision. Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson Two oil fields in the North Sea have had their licences to drill stopped by Scotland's highest court. Consent for the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields - given by Rishi Sunak's government - has been branded unlawful by the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
'Butcher' surgeon victims want Lord Advocate to pressure police on charges

Jan 19, 2025 | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

'Butcher' surgeon victims want Lord Advocate to pressure police on charges Eljamel victims protesting outside the Scottish Parliament during their campaign for a public inquiry. Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson Patients who were left disabled and injured by the “butcher brain surgeon” Professor Sam Eljamel say they are being treated like “pawns in a game” between Police Scotland and the Crown Office.
'They act like God. They've got a freedom to kill', suicide victim's family slams prison service

Jan 17, 2025 | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

'They act like God. They've got a freedom to kill', suicide victim's family slams prison service Linda and Stuart Allan with lawyer Aamer Anwar. Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson The deaths of two young people, just four months apart, at HMP Polmont were the result of a catalogue of failures by the Scottish Prison Service and healthcare staff, an inquiry has found.
Scots Tory councillor defects to Reform UK as party predicts 'more to come'

Jan 16, 2025 | lbc.co.uk | Gina Davidson

Scots Tory councillor defects to Reform UK as party predicts 'more to come' Thomas Kerr celebrates winning for the Scottish Conservatives - he's now defected to Reform UK. Picture: Alamy By Gina Davidson A leading Scottish Conservative councillor has defected to Reform UK, just days after his party leader Russell Findlay admitted he feared an exodus of his members to Nigel Farage's party.