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16 May 2013 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
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 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
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 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
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 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
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 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
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
10 May 2013 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
Aberdeen City Councillor Ross Thomson has been selected as the Scottish Conservative candidate for the Aberdeen Donside by-election. The member for Hazlehead, Ashley and Queens Cross was chosen to stand in the contest by local party members at a meeting … Continue reading
9 May 2013 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
Alex Salmond has refused to legislate to ensure some of Scotland’s most dangerous offenders are never freed from prison. Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson challenged the First Minister to take urgent action in the wake of the release of triple … Continue reading
8 May 2013 Posted in Latest Releases, Top Stories
A third of people prosecuted for domestic abuse are let off without any punishment, figures obtained by the Scottish Conservatives have revealed. In 2011-12 a total of 8,869 were convicted for the crime, of which 2,739 individuals escaped with just … Continue reading
