Macdonald: Drug death figures show need for effective treatment
Responding to the latest drug deaths statistics, which show an increase in the number of drug deaths, Scottish Labour’s Lewis Macdonald MSP, said: “It is important to remember that...
SNP confused, contradictory and uncertain on currency
Responding to the currency paper published by Options for Scotland, Scottish Labour’s Ken Macintosh MSP said: “The more details we hear about plans for independence the more confused, contradictory...
SNP MSPs vote to close their local courts
After a debate in Holyrood, SNP MSPs voted to close courts across the country in a move which will be a hammer-blow to many towns. The decision to close...
Baillie: NHS is being pushed to “breaking point”
Commenting on the latest Royal College of Nursing Scotland members’ survey which shows substantial pressure on hospital beds, Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie MSP, said: “This latest survey reinforces everything...
Devolution Commission
Scottish Labour Leader Johann Lamont MSP has announced the beginning of a conversation with the people of Scotland about the future of devolution. She is launching a wide-ranging consultation...
Children and young people legislation “unambitious”
Commenting on the publication of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill, Neil Bibby MSP, Scottish Labour’s Shadow Minister for Children and Young People, said: “This legislation is unambitious....
Baby ashes commission won’t provide answers
Commenting on the Scottish Government’s announcement today of a commission into practices at Scotland’s crematoria, Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie MSP, said: “This partial U-turn by the Scottish Government only...