Philip Sim

Aug 16, 2024 | yahoo.com | Philip Sim

Around 900,000 fewer pensioners will receive winter fuel payments after the Scottish government confirmed means testing will be used to target the benefit in future. It's the subject of an early row between the SNP administration and their new Labour counterparts at Westminster, who cut eligibility for the UK-wide version of the payment.

Aug 15, 2024 | aol.com | Philip Sim |Angus Cochrane

August 15, 2024 at 3:57 PMDeputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner held talks with First Minister John Swinney at his official residency [PA Media]The deputy prime minister has denied that UK government decisions have forced spending cuts in Scotland. Angela Rayner was in Edinburgh for talks with First Minister John Swinney, whose administration has imposed emergency controls on spending.

Aug 15, 2024 | yahoo.com | Philip Sim |Angus Cochrane

Philip Sim - BBC Scotland political correspondent and Angus Cochrane - BBC Scotland NewsAugust 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM·3 min readThe deputy prime minister has denied that UK government decisions have forced spending cuts in Scotland. Angela Rayner was in Edinburgh for talks with First Minister John Swinney, whose administration has imposed emergency controls on spending. Scottish ministers said they had no choice but to take tough decisions because of budget cuts planned at Westminster.

Aug 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Philip Sim |Angus Cochrane

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Jul 18, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Philip Sim

From the day it was called, there was much talk about the fact the general election would be held when many Scottish schools were on holiday. This prompted concerns about postal voting, with many stories of families setting off abroad before their ballots had hit the doormat. People who had followed the instructions were missing out on their right to vote, and parties were convinced that it could make all the difference with polls on a knife edge. But how widespread an issue was it, in the end?