Council and Politics

ScotRail cancelled more than 1200 trains in two weeks, MSP claims

'More than 1200 Glasgow trains cancelled in two weeks', MSP claims
MORE than 1200 trains were cancelled in Glasgow over a two-week period, according to figures obtained by an MSP.

Nicola Sturgeon declines invitation to appear before Westminster committee

Nicola Sturgeon declines invitation to appear before Westminster committee

Sue Gray report: Boris Johnson says he didn't know about breaches as he

Sue Gray report: Boris Johnson says he didn't know about breaches as he "wasn't there"

Nicola Sturgeon today becomes Scotland's longest serving First Minister. Photo Colin Mearns

Nicola Sturgeon becomes Scotland's longest serving First Minister

Racist and homophobic monkeypox reports condemned by health secretary

'Racist and homophobic monkeypox reports' condemned by health secretary

'Plans in place' to get fans from Scotland match at Hampden says transport minister

'Plans in place' to get fans from Scotland match at Hampden, says transport minister

Gas and electric bills to rocket even further in autumn energy regulator says

Gas and electric bills to rocket even further in autumn energy regulator says

Andy Murray shared a drawing that depicted Boris Johnson saying

Andy Murray shares social media post branding Boris Johnson a 'liar'

The Glasgow City Council area ’s census return rate is lowest in Scotland

Glasgow's census return rate is lowest in Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon says she has knocked for six by ‘nasty’ Covid-19

Nicola Sturgeon says she has knocked for six by ‘nasty’ Covid-19

'When it comes to housing we've a poverty of ambition'

mike dailly 'When it comes to housing we've a poverty of ambition'

'Our once envied education system is now in tatters thanks to SNP'

the tory view 'Our once envied education system is now in tatters thanks to SNP'

The rail operator was brought into public ownership at the beginning of April

ScotRail’s reduced timetable to begin amid driver dispute

Scottish Government Minister tells workers to be 'sensible' over pay clams

Scottish Government Minister tells workers to be 'sensible' over pay clams

Nicola Sturgeon.

Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid

DWP given powers to arrest benefits claimants in new measures

DWP given powers to arrest benefits claimants in new measures

Susan Aitken to return as Glasgow City Council leader

Susan Aitken to return as Glasgow City Council leader

New Glasgow Labour leader 'in Spain' for first council vote

EXCLUSIVE Glasgow's new Labour leader 'in Spain' for first council vote

Councillor Jacqueline McLaren has been elected as the new Lord Provost of Glasgow

'The honour of my life': Canal Ward Councillor named Lord Provost of Glasgow

Boris Johnson wishes Rangers good luck in Seville's Europa final

Boris Johnson wishes Rangers good luck in Seville's Europa final

Susan Aitken: 'Democracy is the greatest tool we have for change'

Susan Aitken: 'Democracy is the greatest tool we have for change'

Susan Aitken, the SNP group leader on Glasgow city council. Photo Colin Mearns/The Herald

Updated SNP and Greens strike 'landmark' deal to run Glasgow city council

Nicola Sturgeon says membership of Nato would be ‘cornerstone’ of independent Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon says membership of Nato would be ‘cornerstone’ of independent Scotland

Councillor George Redmond

Labour group leader on Glasgow city council ousted by rival

'I have had to pick food or electric': Single mum whose energy bill soared to £760 a month uses candles for light

'I have had to pick food or electric': Single mum whose energy bill soared to £760 a month uses candles for light

Thomas Kerr's column for the Glasgow Times

Thomas Kerr: The Conservatives' role will be crucial for our city

Jenny Gilruth MSP and Amy Callaghan MP visiting Scotland’s Railway’s engineering depot near Bishopbriggs

Transport minister visits Scotland’s Railway servicing depot

Kenmure Street Festival of Resistance in Glasgow

In pictures: Kenmure Street Festival of Resistance took over Pollokshields

Pictures by Colin Mearns

In pictures: Hundreds take part in All Under One Banner March

Alex Salmond's Alba Party has seen Kamran Butt, their most successful local election candidate, defect to the SNP. Photos: PA (left) and @SNPSAFI on Twitter

Alba's most successful council election candidate defects to the SNP

Glasgow Labour challenger 'confident' he has votes to replace Cunning

Glasgow Labour challenger 'confident' he has votes to replace Cunning

Jon Molyneux: The success of the Greens is down to a number of things

opinion Jon Molyneux: The success of the Greens is down to a number of things

Lee Anderson, MP for Ashfield, alongside Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Opinion Stewart Paterson: Here we go again , blaming poverty on the poorest

It marks a year after two Pollokshields residents were detained by the Home Office.

Vigil marks the beginning of Kenmure Street Festival of Resistance

Glasgow SNP councillor blames 'meetings clashing' for poor attendance record when no clashes existed.

Exclusive Glasgow SNP councillor blames 'meetings clashing' for poor attendance record when no clashes existed.

Dozens of Ukraine refugees have arrived in Glasgow amid concerns over grants

Dozens of Ukraine refugees have arrived in Glasgow amid concerns over grants

Nicola Sturgeon to chair summit on abortion and condemns protests as

Nicola Sturgeon to chair summit on abortion and condemns protests as "deeply wrong"

Malcolm Cunning and Dr Soryia Siddique.

Labour's Malcolm Cunning: It's clear Glasgow is fed-up with the SNP administration

Ballots emptied at the Glasgow count. Photo by Colin Mearns.

Low turnout sees Glasgow councillors elected with backing of just 7 percent of electorate

Speaking on LBC Radio, the Prime Minister promised that people fleeing from the conflict in Ukraine wouldn't be sent to Rwanda (PA)

Boris Johnson vows Ukrainian refugees will not be sent to Rwanda

The Finnieston brass foundry building dates back to the 19th century.

Developer given green light to demolish 'iconic' West End brass foundry

Election: Nicola Sturgeon with Susan Aitken

Column Nicola Sturgeon: The SNP's council election results are 'truly remarkable'

Thousands of votes did not count at the council election in Glasgow last week

Thousands of votes did not count at the council election in Glasgow last week

Cap on energy bills set to be extended past 2023

Cap on energy bills set to be extended past 2023

Nicola Sturgeon helps NHS 24 marks 20-years as it opens new centre in Glasgow

Nicola Sturgeon helps NHS 24 mark 20-years as it opens new centre in Glasgow

Volunteer Stevie at Homeless Project Scotland office and cramped storage facility in Argyle Street, Glasgow. STY
Pic Gordon Terris Herald & Times
22/6/21

Evening meals for homeless in hotels stopped by council and rise at soup kitchen

Franny Scally, 2nd right, Abdul Bostani, right winning in the Maryhill Ward for the SNP. With Bob Doris, left
Photograph by Colin Mearns
6 May 2022

Talks due to decide who runs Glasgow City Council after close election result

OPINION Stewart Paterson: Fair funding must be top of agenda for Glasgow's council leader

Thomas Kerr: It is now time for our party to win back voters' trust

Thomas Kerr: It is now time for our party to win back voters' trust

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Who will the next Labour Leader be as Keir Starmer confirms he will resign if fined

Keir starmer statement today: Labour leader slams Boris Johnson amid promise to resign. (PA)

Keir Starmer pledges to resign amid savage swipe at Boris Johnson - key points

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Will Keir Starmer resign? What the Labour Leader could say in his statement

MSP for Shettleston criticised for saying clinics ‘push abortion’

Nicola Sturgeon

Most Scots do not want indyref2 next year, polls suggest