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Sturgeon gives emotional response to question about testing in care homes Nicola Sturgeon appeared to become emotional as she answered a question on testing care home residents for coronavirus. The First Minister was responding to a question by Scottish Labour MSP Neil.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:03Published on May 6, 2020

Brexit: 27 days until Britain is scheduled to leave the EU Britain is set to leave the European Union on January 31. Here we take a look at the latest figures behind Brexit. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:38Published on January 4, 2020

Scottish Government 'generating headlines rather than delivering for workers' The Scottish Labour leader claimed promises on wages, testing, and PPE were either delivered late or not at all. Daily Record - Published 8 hours ago
Nicola Sturgeon 'should give daily Covid-19 updates in Scottish Parliament' The Scottish Labour leader said MSPs were not being given enough opportunities to question the fight against coronavirus. Daily Record - Published 3 days ago
Former Scottish Labour leader ‘relieved’ after winning court battle over ‘homophobic’ tweets Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has shared her relief at winning a legal battle against a blogger who spread “hatred and homophobia” online. For the past two years Dugdale has been.. PinkNews - Published 1 week ago

Wings over Scotland blogger loses Kezie Dugdale 'homophobic tweet' appeal Stuart Campbell is told criticism of his tweets by former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale were "fair comment". BBC News - Published 1 week agoAlso reported by •BBC Local News
14 residents die at coronavirus-hit Scots care home as operator comes under fire HC One reported the loss of life at the Orchard Care Home in Tullibody as Scottish Labour highlighted the worrying spread of the bug in Clackmannanshire. Daily Record - Published 1 week ago
Kelly MSP fears parliament is being sidelined Scottish Labour MSP James Kelly has raised concerns that parliament is being sidelined during the coronavirus pandemic. Daily Record - Published on May 7, 2020

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie returns to Scottish Labour frontbench She will act as the party's finance spokesperson and co-ordinate next year's election campaign. Daily Record - Published on May 5, 2020
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard's uncle died of coronavirus in care home Leonard revealed the personal tragedy at First Minister's Questions Daily Record - Published on April 28, 2020
Scottish Labour reshuffle sees Jackie Baillie return as party finance chief Baillie has been given the influential post weeks after winning the deputy leadership contest Daily Record - Published on April 28, 2020
Scottish Labour will make decision on Indyref2, says new shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds gave Scottish Labour party leader Richard Leonard her full support. Daily Record - Published on April 26, 2020

Care home stops admitting residents after '15 die from coronavirus in a month' The Crosslet House Nursing Home will not take in any new residents after calls from Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie who was contacted by a whistle-blower. Daily Record - Published on April 20, 2020
New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer ‘gets Scotland’, Richard Leonard says The head of Scottish Labour has said newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer “gets Scotland” and he is looking forward to them working closely together. Belfast Telegraph - Published on April 4, 2020
Scottish Labour names Jackie Baillie as new deputy leader The Dumbarton MSP's victory has been welcomed by party leader Richard Leonard, the TSSA trade union and UK deputy leadership hopeful Ian Murray MP. Daily Record - Published on April 3, 2020Also reported by •Belfast Telegraph	Jackie Baillie elected Scottish Labour deputy leader The MSP replaces Lesley Laird, who lost her seat at Westminster in the general election. BBC News - Published on April 3, 2020
MSP halts campaign for deputy leadership of Scottish Labour due to pandemic Jackie Baillie has suspended her campaign for the deputy leadership of Scottish Labour due to the coronavirus pandemic. Belfast Telegraph - Published on March 23, 2020	Dumbarton, Vale and Helensburgh communities praised for hospital fight But Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard says the Vale is at the centre of a system in "meltdown". Daily Record - Published on March 20, 2020
Ban evictions during coronavirus crisis, Scottish Government urged Scottish Labour has launched a petition calling for an evictions ban and rent breaks for tenants in response to the coronavirus crisis. Belfast Telegraph - Published on March 19, 2020	Scottish Labour councillor quits party after budget vote row Angela Feeney did not vote with fellow Labour colleagues in North Lanarkshire Daily Record - Published on March 17, 2020
Richard Leonard demands control of Scottish Labour's Holyrood election campaign The Scottish Labour leader called on the UK candidates to respect the Scottish party. Daily Record - Published on March 13, 2020	Scottish Labour 'can’t out-Nat the Nats and can’t out-Unionist the Tories' says UK deputy leader contender Ian Murray Murray would also like to see Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie returned to the Scottish Labour front bench. Daily Record - Published on March 4, 2020
Humza Yousaf accuses Scottish Labour leader of 'not taking racism seriously' over councillor racism row Councillor Jim Dempster admitted Islamophobic comments about Yousaf, but the case has not been resolved two years later Daily Record - Published on February 28, 2020	Pro-Labour trade union surveys members on IndyRef2 to ask how they would vote GMB Scotland is Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard's own trade union Daily Record - Published on February 6, 2020
Labour leadership contender Lisa Nandy says Scottish party has been treated as an 'afterthought' Nandy said she would not interfere in the Scottish Labour party if elected leader. Daily Record - Published on February 3, 2020	Lisa Nandy backs Scottish Labour to shape IndyRef2 policy Lisa Nandy has promised to “never interfere” in devolved policymaking if she becomes Labour leader and believes the party’s stance on independence should be shaped by Scottish Labour. Belfast Telegraph - Published on February 3, 2020
Scottish and British Labour must work together to build a more federal UK Writing in the Daily Record, Labour leadership contender Sir Keir Starmer says the party must look to the Home Rule ethos of Keir Hardie. Daily Record - Published on January 28, 2020	Scottish Labour Leader visits Chris's House and hails their brilliant work He spoke with volunteers to talk about their work and dedication to the charity. Daily Record - Published on January 23, 2020
Scottish Labour MSP backs right of Holyrood to stage indyref2 Alex Rowley said ruling out a referendum for the "foreseeable" future would put Labour alongside the Tories Daily Record - Published on January 23, 2020	Politics column: Richard Leonard, Central Scotland MSP The Scottish Labour leader has his say on Monklands Hospital developments Daily Record - Published on January 21, 2020
Glasgow MSP pulls out of race to become Scottish Labour deputy Pauline McNeill's departure means the contest will be a Left v Moderate contest between Matt Kerr and Jackie Baillie Daily Record - Published on January 20, 2020	Week ahead at Holyrood: MSPs debate council funding Scottish Labour is leading a debate on council funding ahead of the forthcoming draft budget. BBC News - Published on January 20, 2020
Politicians, lawyers and LGBT+ groups urgent call on Scottish Government to end period poverty Anti-poverty campaigners are calling on politicians to back Labour’s plans to end period poverty in Scotland. Scottish Labour health spokesperson Monica Lennon’s bid to provide universal access to.. PinkNews - Published on January 19, 2020	Sole Scots Labour MP Ian Murray rejects party split Ian Murray say Scottish Labour already enjoys autonomy from the UK party but should use it more. BBC News - Published on January 19, 2020
Richard Leonard tells Labour chiefs Scottish party will decide IndyRef2 position The Scottish Labour leader says those standing to run the British Labour Party should let the policy be decided in Scotland. Daily Record - Published on January 18, 2020	Why it is time to bring forward a new generation of leadership in Scottish Labour Dundee councillor Michael Marra reveals his vision for Labour as he launches his campaign to become the deputy leader of the Scottish party. Daily Record - Published on January 17, 2020
Lisa Nandy's Catelonia comments put another nail in Scottish Labour's coffin Annie Brown says the English Labour leadership hopeful only proved her party is out of touch with Scotland with her ill-judged remarks. Daily Record - Published on January 17, 2020	Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard says South Lanarkshire care services are "chaotic and disorganised" Each category of local services was recently rated either unsatisfactory or weak Daily Record - Published on January 16, 2020
Dumbarton MSP in bid to be Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie throws her hat in the ring for the job after saying the party is "hanging in the balance". Daily Record - Published on January 16, 2020	Scottish Labour block plan for two MSPs to job share deputy leadership role Jackie Baillie and Pauline McNeill wanted to make a joint bid for the post but party bosses say such an arrangement is outwith the rules. Daily Record - Published on January 15, 2020
Jackie Baillie and Pauline McNeill make bid for 'job sharing' Scottish Labour deputy leadership Jackie Baillie and Pauline McNeill are seeking support for both becoming joint deputy leader Daily Record - Published on January 15, 2020	Labour leadership contender Jess Phillips slams John McDonnell over IndyRef2 and backs drug consumption room In a wide-ranging interview, Phillips claimed John McDonnell “harmed” Scottish Labour by dumping the party’s opposition to IndyRef2 and says she's 'open minded' on decriminalisation of drug.. Daily Record - Published on January 14, 2020
Leaked internal report reveals damning state of Scottish Labour A progress report of ex-MP Lesley Laird's party review flags up weaknesses in finance, governance and fundraising Daily Record - Published on January 14, 2020	The death of Scottish Labour is a remarkable and painful event Since delivering devolution, the party of John Smith and Donald Dewar has lost more than half its MSPs and is down to a single MP Daily Record - Published on January 14, 2020
Scottish Labour needs better leadership more than internal reform Daily Record political editor Paul Hutcheon says organisational change is no substitute for an inspiring leader Daily Record - Published on January 14, 2020	Scottish Labour civil war as factions clash over IndyRef2 special conference Party chiefs had been expected to back a gathering in May to iron out an IndRef2 approach but leader Richard Leonard's plan was snubbed. Daily Record - Published on January 12, 2020
Police Scotland's £11m compensation bill shows 'things need to change' in the force Responding to the figures James Kelly, Scottish Labour's justice spokesman, said Scotland's policing is in disarray and things need to change within the organisation. Daily Record - Published on January 10, 2020	Scottish Labour needs to 'recast' it's relationship with UK party not separate says MSP Daniel Johnson suggests Scottish Labour could become like the Co-operative Party. Daily Record - Published on January 10, 2020
Scottish Labour's relationship with the UK party must change Labour MSP Daniel Johnson says he opposes calls for Scottish Labour to breakaway, but says the status quo must change. Daily Record - Published on January 10, 2020	Scottish Labour to hold conference over indyref2 stance Party sources say it is too early to say that Scottish Labour is ready to back an independence referendum. BBC News - Published on January 9, 2020
Scottish Labour consider backing independence referendum in dramatic policy shift A Labour source said the party could give ground if a third 'federal' option was offered in a referendum. Daily Record - Published on January 9, 2020	Separate Scottish Labour party 'should be an option' says MP Ian Murray The Scottish Labour MP said "everything" should be kept on the table. Daily Record - Published on January 7, 2020