
Glenn Campbell
Political Editor, BBC Scotland at BBC
Political Editor, BBC Scotland News 📺 🎙📲 @BBCScotlandNews Holyrood, Westminster & westerin’ home to Islay [email protected]
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Glenn Campbell
Why is John Swinney talking about independence now? Glenn CampbellBBC Scotland Political EditorPA MediaJohn Swinney spoke at the Scotland 2050 conference on TuesdayIt should be unremarkable that First Minister John Swinney is once again making the case for Scottish independence. After all, he is also the leader of the Scottish National Party, which literally exists to achieve statehood for Scotland.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Glenn Campbell
Why Reform was the other big winner in the Hamilton by-electionGlenn CampbellBBC Scotland Political EditorPA MediaA Reform UK billboard in Larkhall during the by-election campaignThe Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election is a surprise win for Labour - giving the party a much needed boost with eleven months to the full Scottish Parliament vote. But the other big winner was Reform UK who finished third behind the SNP.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Glenn Campbell
Parties jockey for power in Hamilton by-electionGlenn CampbellPolitical Editor, BBC ScotlandSNSHamilton Park Racecourse sits just beyond the boundary of the latest by-election battlefieldThe famous Hamilton Park Racecourse lies on the edge of town, just beyond the boundary of the Holyrood constituency where voters are set to elect a new MSP. Its presence is a useful reminder that few places in Scotland are as familiar with runners and riders, favourites and outsiders.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Glenn Campbell
Liam McArthur: Who is the MSP behind the assisted dying bill? Glenn CampbellBBC Scotland political editorPA MediaLiam McArthur supported the two previous attempts to change the law on assisted dyingFor almost two decades, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has been quietly focussed on addressing local concerns on the islands he represents rather than seeking a national profile.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | Glenn Campbell
For almost two decades, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has been quietly focussed on addressing local concerns on the islands he represents rather than seeking a national profile. But now he has been placed firmly in the spotlight by his stewardship of the assisted dying bill, which this week passed its first hurdle in the Scottish Parliament. MSPs had voted against two previous attempts to change the law in 2010 and 2015.
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