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16 May 2013 Latest releases
Alex Salmond has refused to detail what legal advice he has on a separate Scotland’s membership of the EU. In October last year, the Scottish Government admitted they had not asked for such advice despite the First Minister implying it … Continue reading
15 May 2013 Latest releases
The Scottish Conservatives today persuaded the SNP to reduce the fines that could be imposed on fish farmers following the passing of new legislation. Scottish Government proposals would have seen District Salmon Fisheries Boards and proprietors given the same penalties … Continue reading
15 May 2013 Latest releases
The Scottish Conservatives have again called on the SNP to take urgent action to ensure some of Scotland’s most dangerous offenders are never freed from prison. Home Secretary Theresa May today announced that compulsory whole-life sentences will be introduced in … Continue reading
10 May 2013 Latest releases
A report published today has slammed the performance of the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), the body responsible for providing loans and bursary support for students. The report led by David Wallace, deputy chief executive of the Student Loans … Continue reading
10 May 2013 Latest releases
Reacting to the publication of the Scottish Government’s new banking strategy, Scottish Conservative finance spokesman Gavin Brown said: “The SNP Government claims it wants to help banks recover, yet this document suggests that if the Nationalists succeed in breaking up … Continue reading
17 May 2013
Crime Prevention Panels across Scotland are facing the axe by the SNP’s move to a single police force, the Scottish Conservatives can reveal. Thirty of the voluntary led local authority groups – which provide a valuable liaison between police and … Continue reading
16 May 2013
Alex Salmond has refused to detail what legal advice he has on a separate Scotland’s membership of the EU. In October last year, the Scottish Government admitted they had not asked for such advice despite the First Minister implying it … Continue reading
15 May 2013
The Scottish Conservatives today persuaded the SNP to reduce the fines that could be imposed on fish farmers following the passing of new legislation. Scottish Government proposals would have seen District Salmon Fisheries Boards and proprietors given the same penalties … Continue reading
15 May 2013
The Scottish Conservatives have again called on the SNP to take urgent action to ensure some of Scotland’s most dangerous offenders are never freed from prison. Home Secretary Theresa May today announced that compulsory whole-life sentences will be introduced in … Continue reading
10 May 2013
A report published today has slammed the performance of the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), the body responsible for providing loans and bursary support for students. The report led by David Wallace, deputy chief executive of the Student Loans … Continue reading
13 Dec 2012
Tom Miers has written has written a very perceptive article on the reality of Northern European health and welfare systems. And look out for the comparison with East Germany, a country we seem to be hearing more about these days. http://www.thinkscotland.org/todays-thinking/articles.html?read_full=11827&article=www.thinkscotland.org
26 Mar 2013
Below is a copy of that speech, made at the Royal Society of Edinburgh on George Street. STRENGTHENING DEVOLUTION, TAKING SCOTLAND FORWARD “I am a Scot, and I am proud of my country. Like you, I want the best … Continue reading
18 Feb 2013
This morning at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson MSP made a significant speech on meeting the aspirations of the people of Scotland. Ruth said: “When many Scots think of the Scottish Conservatives, they picture a … Continue reading
8 Feb 2013
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson made a speech about “Scotland’s Place in the World” at the Goodenough College in London. She was among a number of speakers at the annual TEDx event, which has previously featured several prominent academics from around … Continue reading
25 Jan 2013
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson today made a keynote speech in Edinburgh about the party and its relationship with the people of Scotland. Ruth said: Good afternoon and happy Burns Day. The wise words of Burns have echoed through the … Continue reading
5 Nov 2012
WE OFFER A CHOICE, NOT AN ECHO If a week is supposed to be a long time in politics, a year can flash by in a blur. It’s hard to believe 12 months have passed and I can say with … Continue reading
11 Apr 2013
Dear Carol, Mark and family, I write to extend my deepest condolences and those of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party on the passing of Baroness Thatcher. I understand this will be an extremely sad and difficult time for you … Continue reading
13 Feb 2013
The 2013 Scottish Conservative Annual Conference will be held on the 7 & 8 June at the Albert Halls in Stirling. This is the first time for many years that a major Scottish Political party has visited the City for … Continue reading
