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18 Jun 2013 Latest releases
The Scottish Conservatives will spend the next 48 hours pressing home a positive message as the battle for Aberdeen Donside intensifies. Candidate Ross Thomson said he wants to distance himself from the “bun-fights” and personal attacks that both the SNP … Continue reading
18 Jun 2013 Latest releases
The number of rapes and attempted rapes is up by 15%, the latest Scottish Government statistics have shown. The offences have increased more than any other crime, with a total of 1,462 incidents in 2012-13. Overall, Sexual Offences have increased … Continue reading
17 Jun 2013 Latest releases
The Scottish Government is expected to make announcements tomorrow relating to its vision for pensions in a separate Scotland. Finance secretary John Swinney will appear on a panel to discuss the issue at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) … Continue reading
14 Jun 2013 Latest releases
The Scottish Government has today published a series of reports on hate crimes and the first annual statistics on the controversial Offensive Behaviour Act. They reveal that in 2012-13, only 259 people were charged with a ‘sectarian crime’, while at … Continue reading
14 Jun 2013 Latest releases
Questions are being raised about the Scottish Government’s announcement of an £88 million youth jobs fund after it emerged the cash had been publicised before. The SNP has taken credit several times before for announcing the money but it has … Continue reading
18 Jun 2013
The Scottish Conservatives will spend the next 48 hours pressing home a positive message as the battle for Aberdeen Donside intensifies. Candidate Ross Thomson said he wants to distance himself from the “bun-fights” and personal attacks that both the SNP … Continue reading
18 Jun 2013
The number of rapes and attempted rapes is up by 15%, the latest Scottish Government statistics have shown. The offences have increased more than any other crime, with a total of 1,462 incidents in 2012-13. Overall, Sexual Offences have increased … Continue reading
17 Jun 2013
The Scottish Government is expected to make announcements tomorrow relating to its vision for pensions in a separate Scotland. Finance secretary John Swinney will appear on a panel to discuss the issue at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) … Continue reading
14 Jun 2013
The Scottish Government has today published a series of reports on hate crimes and the first annual statistics on the controversial Offensive Behaviour Act. They reveal that in 2012-13, only 259 people were charged with a ‘sectarian crime’, while at … Continue reading
14 Jun 2013
Questions are being raised about the Scottish Government’s announcement of an £88 million youth jobs fund after it emerged the cash had been publicised before. The SNP has taken credit several times before for announcing the money but it has … 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
8 Jun 2013
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson will address the party conference in Stirling today. Below is a copy of her speech. Ruth Davidson speech – A SCOTLAND THAT SUCCEEDS Thank you, Struan for that generous introduction. For the last fourteen years … Continue reading
8 Jun 2013
Scottish Conservative Party Chairman David Mundell MP has spoken at conference this morning. A copy of his speech is below. “Conference, after three years in government we have a lot to be proud of as Conservatives. After three years leading … Continue reading
7 Jun 2013
Defence minister Philip Dunne has addressed the Scottish Conservative conference in Stirling today, as part of a debate on defence. Below is a copy of the speech. (Check against delivery). Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Speech … Continue reading
7 Jun 2013
Education secretary Michael Gove today spoke to the Scottish Conservative conference on why Scotland should remain part of the UK. A copy of his speech is below. (Check against delivery): Thank you very much for your warm welcome and it’s … Continue reading
7 Jun 2013
Speaking at the Scottish Conservative party conference today, leader Ruth Davidson outlined her arguments for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom. Addressing the Rally for the Union in Stirling, he said: (Check against delivery): Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen … Continue reading
7 Jun 2013
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives Andrew Davies has addressed the Scottish Conservative conference this afternoon as part of the Rally for the Union. A copy of his speech is below (check against delivery): It was only a few weeks … Continue reading
7 Jun 2013
UK fisheries minister Richard Benyon took part in a debate on fisheries at the Scottish Conservative party conference today. A copy of his speech is below. (Check against delivery). Richard Benyon speech It is a pleasure … 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
