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Today the Scotland Bill, delivering the Smith Commission Agreement in full, will be debated in the House of Commons for the first time. It is the next step in turning Holyrood into a powerhouse Parliament. It is what the majority …
Any islander will tell you that there’s something special about living beside the sea. It’s a part of life and, for many of us, a way of life. I believe our island communities know how to make the most of …
It’s often said that a week is a long time in politics and I certainly think this has been a week which will live long in the memory. We started it by putting the wheels in motion to allow 16 …
One of the huge positives from the hard-fought referendum on Scottish independence was the brilliant contribution Scotland's first-time voters - the 16 and 17-year-olds - made in deciding the future of our nation. Ever since I joined the Liberal party …
Bigger is better, so the saying goes. But when it comes to business I don’t think that’s always the case. Of course there’s a place for big business but many of today’s major firms started as much smaller enterprises – …
The job of Scottish Secretary takes me up and down the country, meeting charities, enterprises and businesses of all sizes. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first draw of the National Lottery yesterday, one thing in particular struck a chord …
Local newspapers will have a vital role to play in next month’s independence referendum. That's why the UK Government is undertaking an advertising drive across regional titles throughout the country, publicising its latest information pamphlet, Five Ways We’ll Benefit By …
The 2014 Commonwealth Games has been a showcase of Glasgow, Scotland and indeed Britain, at their best. Among various governments, authorities and organisations there has been a welcome laying aside of any political differences to work together in common casue and …
With Scottish schools breaking up for the holidays, families will soon start heading off for a well-earned summer break. It’s something people look forward to all year, and many will fly to the sun here in Spain. For our eight consulates across …
