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When don t know s were taken into account, 49 percent of Scots would vote to remain in the Union and 43 percent were in favour of separation. Scottish Conservative leader at Holyrood, Ruth Davidson, said: By my count, that s the sixth poll in a row showing majority support for staying in the UK. The poll also revealed most Scots think recovery from COVID-19 was the most important issue facing the country today. In contrast, only eight percent said independence is one of the top three issues facing Scotland. When asked to choose up to three of the most important issues currently facing Scotland, 53 percent selected COVID-19 recovery, 48 percent said NHS and social care and 46 percent economy and jobs. ....
| UPDATED: 13:22, Wed, Mar 17, 2021 Link copied Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The former Brexit Secretary explained evidence relevant to the Holyrood inquiry can be freely discussed here today using parliamentary privilege. David Davis said documents from the whistleblower suggested there was a concerted effort by senior members of the SNP to encourage complaints against Alex Salmond. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Davis said: We have in effect given the Holyrood inquiry the right to summon evidence but not to use it. It s because of these failings that I bring this debate today. ....
| UPDATED: 18:34, Tue, Mar 16, 2021 Link copied Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The leaders of the Scottish islands both spoke out as a growth deal worth £335million alongside a 10-year plan for the isles economic development is released tonight. Under the deal announced by UK and Scottish ministers, the Islands Growth Deal will see an investment of £50million each from the Scottish and UK Governments and an anticipated £235million from project partners. ....
RISHI SUNAK has slapped down SNP demands for more cash as he stressed Scotland has significantly benefited from UK coffers during coronavirus recovery. ....
The new Cabinet Office base in Glasgow will function as a second UK HQ for the Government department and will support the UK Government’s Queen Elizabeth House base in Edinburgh, which opened last year. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps also announced creating a second headquarters in Birmingham bringing an initial 650 jobs to Birmingham and Leeds by the end of 2025. The measures are aiming to bring new jobs and investment to Scotland as part of the UK Government’s commitment to level up in every part of the United Kingdom. Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said the move will co-locate the engine room of the UK Government in Scotland . ....