Alister Jack

New East Lothian Council chief executive Laurence Rockey

Rockey is timely arrival for Brunton - Sue Webber

However the results have fallen Lothian’s constituencies need visible and active local representatives, says Sue Webber

Getting the basics right is vital in politics - Sue Webber

First Minister Humza Yousaf set out his strategy for independence at the SNP's one-day independence convention at the Caird Hall in Dundee on Saturday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Boosting support is most crucial part of SNP independence strategy

Questioned about the need for the deposit return scheme to include glass, Lorna Slater resorted to gobbledygook about the 'lossiness' of kerbside recycling (Picture: Steve Welsh/PA)

Slater's deposit return scheme is a 'total farce', not a cunning indy plan

File photo of the Stone of Destiny, in the Great Hall in Edinburgh Castle. The Stone of Destiny will be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for the coronation of the new King. Queen Elizabeth II's throne sat anove the stome when she was crowned in 1953 at Westminster Abbey. The historic artefact was returned to Scotland more than quarter of a century ago, but will be moved down to London for the ceremony.

Scottish Secretary "standing guard" over the Stone of Destiny

Ash Regan resigned her ministerial post over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and says the court challenge will result in a 'humiliating defeat'

Gender court battle will be ‘humiliating defeat’ says Regan

Humza Yousaf's government will challenge the UK Government's block of gender reform in Scotland (Photo: Andrew Milligan, PA)

Legal challenge to UK veto of gender law

A campaign has been launched to rescue a long-awaited refurbishment of the King's Theatre in Edinburgh.

SNP urges council to commit £4.5m more in funding for King’s Theatre revamp

Alan Cumming stars as Robert Burns in dance-theatre show Burn at the King's Theatre during the Edinburgh International Festival (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

King’s Theatre may be thrown a lifeline by UK Government – John McLellan

Alister Jack used a section 35 order to block gender legislation

Readdrs' letters: Alister Jack’s section 35 nuclear option unjustifiable

The King's Theatre closed in August for refurbishment work to start, but costs have soared.

MSP urges UK government intervention to save King's Theatre

Alan Cumming plays Robert Burns in dance-theatre show Burn at the King's Theatre during Edinburgh International Festival (Picture: Jane Blarlow/PA Wire)

Council's incompetence may have sealed fate of King's Theatre – John McLellan

Lorna Slater is the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity

Tory attack on devolution must be stopped - Lorna Slater

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers questions during a press conference at St Andrews House on Monday. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Sturgeon attacks use of veto power ‘at whim’

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is refusing to appear before two Holyrood committees (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Alister Jack's gender reform veto could be beginning of a habit – Ian Swanson

Gretna is a famous example of the historic difference between the laws of England and Scotland (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Tories are picking fight over gender Bill to distract from their failings
If we can take any message away from the last seven days, it’s “never trust a Tory”.
Vladimir McTavish

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Sturgeon using gender bill as a political weapon - Sue Webber

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Readers' letters: Trolley dumping is a worrying daily issue

Gender Recognition Reform Protest: Rally planned in Edinburgh after UK Government move to block the Scottish GGR Bill

Rally planned in Edinburgh after UK Government block GRR Bill

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack claimed he wanted a "constructive way forward".

Alister Jack insists UK Government 'respects' devolution as it blocks GRR

The UK Government is set to block the bill which would make it easier for Trans people to change their legally recognised gender.

UK Government to block Scottish Parliament’s Gender Recognition Reform

Where Art I? Edinburgh Sketcher, 16 January 2023

Readers' letters: Starmer needs to rethink Brexit policy

Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill

Law to make it easier to legally change gender in Scotland passes overwhelmingly

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon holds a press conference in Edinburgh on November 23, 2022 after the Supreme Court blocked a new vote on independence.

Readers react to Supreme Court cases costs

Nicola Sturgeon had a 10pm phone call for new PM Rishi Sunak

Sturgeon and Sunak in 'constructive' call

King Charles III and the Queen Consort (left) are greeted by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as they arrive at Edinburgh Airport after travelling from London, ahead of joining the procession of Queen Elizabeth's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. Picture date: Monday September 12, 2022.

Pictures show King Charles III in Edinburgh ahead of Ceremony of the Keys

This Spaces for People scheme on Queensferry Road was likened to an assault course.

Readers' letters: Steve Cardownie is spot on with council stealth view
Well done Steve Cardownie for pointing out how the Transport & Environment committee is “brushing aside” the concerns of residents, 1003 of them, regarding Controlled Parking Zones – he calls for openness instead of stealth (News, September 7).
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Readers' letters: Steve Cardownie is spot on with council stealth view

Extra cash: Millions of Scots should be left with more to spend after NI cut takes effect

NI change means millions of Scots will pay less to taxman

Veterans marked Falklands Liberation Day in Edinburgh earlier this month on the 40th anniversary of the Argentine surrender

Where to see the Armed Forces Day parade in Edinburgh on Saturday

Veterans march for Armed Forces Day. Picture David Lowndes/NationalWorld

SNP chief whip demands reforms to Veterans UK over lack of support

The constitution is a reserved issue no matter what “wheeze” the First Minister announces on her proposed route to a second independence referendum next week, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said.

Constitution is a reserved matter despite latest ‘wheeze’ from Sturgeon – Jack

Just two of the six Scottish Tory MPs continued to support Boris Johnson as PM.

How did my MP in Scotland vote on Boris Johnson?

Dunfermline has won city status

Dunfermline among eight new cities named for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Boris Johnson will be invited to address the Scottish Conservative conference in March, the party has said.

Boris Johnson will be invited to address Scottish Tory conference

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says Boris Johnson made a 'sincere' apology following Downing Street parties (Photo: Aaron Chown/ PA).

'Boris Johnson has made sincere apology', claims Scottish Secretary

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 12: Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross poses for a photograph at Holyrood on January 12, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)

Should Boris Johnson quit? - your views online

Jacob Rees-Mogg has said that Douglas Ross – who has told Boris Johnson to resign – ‘is not a big figure’.

Scottish Conservative leader 'not a big figure', according to Rees-Mogg

The number of overseas workers available to pick fruit and veg will be reduced from 2023 onwards

Farming: Fruit and veg alert after Seasonal Worker visas blow

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Depot workers strike - your views online

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said he was not invited to a Christmas party in Downing Street at the centre of controversy.

Scottish Secretary was not at Downing Street party

Nicola Sturgeon during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Stone of Remembrance outside Edinburgh City Chambers in Edinburgh

Services take place across Edinburgh as nation remembers fallen

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack during the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

Scottish Government accused of ‘irresponsible nationalism’ on transport review

Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack arrives in Downing Street

Readers letters: Alister Jack’s legal challenge is morally repugnant

Ruth Davidson

Davidson says ‘not a chance’ to becoming Scottish Secretary

Pedal to the metal...Valneva finance chief David Lawrence

Vaccine firm chief clocked at 108mph as he raced from Highlands to Edinburgh

Derek Fraser from Edinburgh receives an injection of a coronavirus vaccine from military doctor Captain Robert Reid from 3 Medical Regiment who are assisting with the vaccination programme at the Royal Highland Showground near Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday February 4, 2021.

New army support for vaccine rollout 'nothing to do with' offer from UK

The first minister has said she is 'not ecstatic' about Boris Johnson's trip to Scotland (Getty Images)

Is Boris Johnson breaking lockdown restrictions by visiting Scotland today?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during the recording of her New Year's message. Picture: Scottish Government/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon thanks Scots for sacrifices in New Year's Eve message

Nicola Sturgeon has now made her case for another Scottish Independence referendum - following the Brexit deal (Picture: Getty images)

The Scottish Parliament will be recalled to debate Brexit and trade relations

Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack inside the new Cabinet Room at Queen Elizabeth House, the new UK Government Hub in Edinburgh.

Row over Scotland's two governments 'spin doctor' costs

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon head of FMQs last week

Nicola Sturgeon says Brexit is ‘forcing Scotland in wrong direction’

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland who have recorded a message for their families at home from their current deployment in Afghanistan.

Scottish armed forces personnel around the globe have sent messages home

New Victoria Park in Newtongrange has been empty due to the ongoing coronavirus restrictions

£1.35m boost for EOSFL clubs

Scots will be able to meet with two other households at Christmas

Scots will be able to meet with two other households at Christmas