5 Things Happening in Scotland This Week

Natalie Mauchline has the latest on what’s happening at Holyrood this week.  Brexit: What now? Following the defeat of the Prime Minister’s Withdrawal Agreement on Friday afternoon, MPs will vote again on another set of Brexit options this evening. The second round of indicative votes includes a customs union, a second referendum and membership of […]

Senedd this week: Brexit, housing and the growing issue of allotments

Brexit statement as turmoil continues Brexit continues to dominate the political agenda as Theresa May failed to get her Withdrawal Agreement through the House of Commons for the third time on Friday. With March 29 having come and gone and the UK no closer securing a divorce deal with the EU, the Welsh Government’s Brexit […]

Policy Briefing: April 2019

CHANGES FROM 1 APRIL Free Personal Care: The Scottish Government has committed to Frank’s Law, the extension of Free Personal Care to all under 65s who require it regardless of condition. Ministers have committed to the extension by 1 April 2019. Domestic Abuse: The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 will come into force on 1 […]