“Brexit and independence are two sides of the same coin”
7 February 2017
Speaking in a debate in the Scottish Parliament today, Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said that Brexit and independence are two sides of the same coin. Here is the full text of Kez’s speech:
I welcome the chance to speak in today’s debate.
It’s important that this chamber makes its...Read More »
Brexit - like independence - is bad for Scotland’s economy
By Kezia Dugdale
The Brexit process is a shambles. First Theresa May said there shouldn’t be a vote in Parliament, then her hand was forced. Next she said she wouldn’t be publishing a White Paper on her plans for leaving the European Union, but again she was forced into a u-turn.
With...Read More »
‘Together We’re Stronger’
6 February 2017
Scottish Labour is to hold its annual conference in Perth this month, unveiling the theme ‘Together We’re Stronger’.
Leader Kezia Dugdale will welcome UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, UK Labour deputy leader Tom Watson and other high-profile speakers to the Fair City.
To attend the conference,...Read More »
“I will miss Gordon’s smile, his laugh, and his energy”
3 February 2017
Gordon Aikman, who raised £500,000 for MND research and successfully campaigned for a doubling of the number of MND nurses in Scotland, has died. Gordon worked for the Labour Party in the Scottish Parliament and was the Director of Research at Better Together, making a massive contribution...Read More »
“Labour stands for stopping the cuts and investing in public services” - Kezia Dugdale
Thursday 2 February 2017
Below is the full text of Kezia Dugdale’s speech on the budget in the Scottish Parliament today:
Today this Parliament has an important decision to make.
One of the most important it has ever made.
We can deliver on the promises the majority of us in this chamber made to...Read More »