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Paris Gourtsoyannis

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Westminster Correspondent at STV News

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  • 2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Paris Gourtsoyannis

    Millions of pensioners went without help with their heating bills last winter, after the UK Government imposed a means test for the winter fuel payment. It was a surprise move that sparked widespread anger across the UK. But on Wednesday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer dramatically U-turned on that decision, saying he understood the struggles pensioners are facing with the cost of living. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News

  • 2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Paris Gourtsoyannis

    Scottish fishing leaders say a deal struck between the UK and EU is a “horror show” and a “failure of Government”. The agreement will include a 12-year deal over fishing, which means EU vessels will continue to have access to UK waters. The Scottish Government has criticised ministers for having made the agreement “without any involvement” of devolved powers. The UK Government says the deal will allow easier imports and exports of food and drink to Europe.

  • 2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Paris Gourtsoyannis

    The Scottish Government says it has not seen the new deal on fisheries with the EU, expected to be unveiled today. Wide-ranging “reset” talks between the UK and EU are believed to cover fisheries, with Brussels demanding expanded access and management of British fishing waters. While international negotiations are reserved to the UK Government, agriculture and fisheries are devolved to Scotland.

  • 3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Paris Gourtsoyannis

    The care sector will no longer be able to recruit carers from overseas, under tighter rules on immigration announced by the Prime Minister. Keir Starmer said the package of measures was needed to protect jobs and stop the UK becoming what he called “an island of strangers”. But care workers in Scotland say they are concerned about how staffing will be impacted moving forward. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News

  • 3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Paris Gourtsoyannis

    An overhaul of the UK’s immigration rules was always in the diary. But the fact that Keir Starmer has embarked on one quite this tough, two weeks after losing a local election to Nigel Farage’s Reform, means it will inevitably be seen through the prism of politics. And today’s announcement frames the political clash between Labour and Farage on the Reform leader’s terms.

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13 May 25

RT @STVNews: MSPs have passed the first stage of the Assisted Dying Bill by 70 votes to 56. There was one abstention. https://t.co/FyIwIUOA…

Paris Gourtsoyannis
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12 May 25

RT @STVNews: Immigration crackdown targets Farage on the Reform leader’s turf, writes STV News Wesminster correspondent Paris Gourtsoyannis…

Paris Gourtsoyannis
Paris Gourtsoyannis @PGourtsoyannis
12 May 25

RT @STVNews: UK risks becoming ‘island of strangers’, says PM as he unveils immigration plans. https://t.co/SXPMS2HjoG