‘No proposal’ on Scottish tax powers

12:04am Monday 17th November 2008

The economic advisers to the Calman Commission on devolution have refused to make any clear recommendations on how to give Scotland greater fiscal autonomy.

Alexander insists Labour has no plan for snap poll

12:13am Monday 17th November 2008

Labour's election co-ordinator yesterday said he had not discussed the possibility of a snap poll with Gordon Brown, insisting the Cabinet was "entirely focused" on the economic crisis.

	Osborne’s job in doubt in war of words over sterling
	12:14am Mon 17 Nov 08
	Shadow chancellor George Osborne was fighting for his job last night as Labour threatened to beat the Tories to the punch on tax-cuts.

MSP says Salmond ‘misled’ on nursery teacher numbers

12:14am Monday 17th November 2008

Labour MSP Ken Macintosh has accused the First Minister of misleading Parliament during his weekly question time after claiming official figures contradict comments made about nursery teacher numbers.

Tory lead falls to just 5% as voters back Brown over economic crisis

12:15am Monday 17th November 2008

The Tory lead over Labour has narrowed to just 5% as Gordon Brown benefits from his handling of the global financial crisis, according to a poll.

Low-pay families set for early tax breaks

12:16am Monday 17th November 2008

The UK Government is preparing to unveil multi-billion pound pre-Christmas tax breaks after Gordon Brown claimed world leaders had signed up to his blueprint for reviving the global economy.

Cabinet minister’s detailed list of workplace demands leaked

12:17am Monday 17th November 2008

Labour MSP Ken Macintosh has accused the First Minister of misleading Parliament during his weekly question time after claiming official figures contradict comments made about nursery teacher numbers.

Ireland to decide on new poll over treaty

12:17am Monday 17th November 2008

The Irish Government will decide within weeks on whether to hold another referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.

Minister's 'slave' rules for civil servants

1:19pm Sunday 16th November 2008

Gordon Brown's new Cabinet enforcer has issued a diva-style personal diktat to civil servants, it was revealed today.

'Trusted' Brown narrows Tory poll lead

10:39am Sunday 16th November 2008

The Tory lead over Labour has narrowed to just 5% as Gordon Brown benefits from his handling of the global financial crisis, according to a poll.

	Brown’s presence felt at G20 but Obama is the one they want to see
	12:36am Sat 15 Nov 08
	“Wish you were here” is the headline on the New York Daily News, next to an obligatory picture of Barack Obama.

And now a prayer ... please God, let Alex Salmond be IM Jolly

12:58am Saturday 15th November 2008

Alex Salmond showed another side of his talents last night when he donned a dog collar and grey suit to play the part of the Reverend I M Jolly – made famous by the late Rikki Fulton.

VIDEO: Deputy First Minister takes centre stage

12:49am Friday 14th November 2008

Nicola Sturgeon last night emerged from the formidable shadow of SNP leader Alex Salmond to earn a place in the spotlight in her own right. She took not just the overall accolade as Scottish Politician of the Year but also the title of Donald Dewar Debater of the Year.

	Relief as vital card account system stays at Post Office
	12:09am Fri 14 Nov 08
	Campaigners celebrated yesterday after the government delivered some first-class news over Post Office service provision, ending the threat of further closures.

Good intentions lead to yet another pay day for the b**kers

12:03am Friday 14th November 2008

Bankers. They come in two flavours, these days: Complete and Utter. The Sons of Onan jokes just write themselves. Still the little blighters turn up everywhere.

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