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Angus Robertson
10:47, 16 SEP 2024
'Scandalous' cash-strapped SNP Government to up spending on network of 'pointless embassies'
Scottish Government
Despite Scottish Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison announcing a swathe of spending cuts earlier this month, the budget for controversial international offices is being increased by almost £1m.
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Scottish Government exchanged 'hundreds' of messages about Angus Robertson's Israel meeting
Angus Robertson
Angus Robertson was sent to the session with Daniela Grudsky, the country’s deputy ambassador to the UK, sparking public and political outcry last month
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SNP government redacts ENTIRE minutes of Angus Robertson's Israeli diplomat meeting in 'fear of MSP backlash'
Angus Robertson
The constitution secretary's summit with Daniela Grudsky Ekstein in August caused outrage among the Nationalist movement
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Mental health services and free Ukrainian meals slashed by Shona Robison but Angus Robertson's 'external affairs' budget remains
Budget
Scotland's health budget was the biggest loser in Shona Robison's decision to cut major funds, with £115m worth of savings identified, including in the mental health sector.
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Shona Robison hints at independence papers ending despite Angus Robertson claiming SNP will STILL spend public money on them
Scottish independence
The Scottish Government's Constitution Secretary confirmed that civil servants will continue to work on plans to break up the UK despite Shona Robison being set to announce a series of brutal cutbacks in the public sector.
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SNP Ministers rack up near £30k bill on 'jaunts' abroad despite Scotland's financial worries
Scottish Government
Exclusive: Humza Yousaf and his merry band of Scottish Government Ministers managed to rack up a huge bill on trips to the likes of New York and Chile, with 'Air Miles' Angus Robertson the biggest culprit.
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SNP reality bites for independence-backing Paulo Nutini and Biffy Clyro as they turn on Nats
Music
Other acts to have signed the letter include The Proclaimers, Franz Ferdinand and Frightened Rabbit with the Scottish Government predictably blaming the UK Government
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Humiliation for SNP as 'pretend embassies' project put on hold by Shona Robison
SNP
The Nats had hoped to open an office in Warsaw by 2026 but the project, said to have little strategic value, is now 'under review'
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I've witnessed antisemitism at the heart of the SNP - but party actually holds ZIONIST view
SNP
Sammy Stein, chair of the Glasgow Friends of Israel group, says the dominance of the SNP in Scotland has paved the way for antisemitism to flourish
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More humiliation for John Swinney as foreign office orders him to 'get in line' over Israel debacle
John Swinney
Angus Robertson's meeting with a diplomat from the world's only Jewish nation continues to cause problems for the nationalists
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'Dress up diplomat' Angus Robertson's trip to China cost skint SNP Government over £26k
Angus Robertson
Exclusive: The Scottish Government's embattled External Affairs Secretary faces another row over his spending of taxpayer cash, with £26k spent on his week-long trip to Beijing.
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Angus Robertson compares Israel to Russia as he defends decision to cut off contact with Jewish state
Angus Robertson
The Scottish Government's External Affairs Secretary put his foot in it again by comparing the Israeli Government to that of Putin's Russia, which has invaded Ukraine and has been blacklisted by key world powers.
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SNP face backlash at 'double standards' as John Swinney meets top Palestinian diplomat
Israel-Hamas war
'Ambassador' Husam Zomlot said he enjoyed a 'candid conversation' with the First Minister, just 48 hours after bungling Angus Robertson said the SNP Government would cut ties with Israel
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John Swinney heckled by pro-Palestinian protester at Edinburgh Book Festival amid Angus Robertson row
John Swinney
The SNP leader has faced calls to quit after his External Affairs Secretary met with Israel’s deputy ambassador Daniela Grudsky
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SNP branded antisemitic by Hamas victim's brother who accuses Humza Yousaf of 'Jew washing' with photo op
SNP
Bernard Cowan was one of 1,200 Israelis killed in the October 7 attacks and his brother Colin has contrasted the Nats' reaction to Angus Robertson meeting a Jewish diplomat with their former leader inviting the Turkish president to Scotland
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Why is spineless John Swinney letting a Dundee councillor dictate Scottish Government policy?
Nadia El-Nakla
The First Minister and his External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson are feeling the heat and are happily being led by Nadia El-Nakla to save their skin
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Embattled Angus Robertson still faces fight to save job despite grovelling apology as SNP anger fails to subside
Angus Robertson
The Scottish Government's External Affairs Secretary has been forced to say sorry for meeting an Israeli ambassador but is still facing calls to resign, with this not subsiding despite his public show of attrition.
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Angus Robertson's month from hell continues as 'gold-plated' £6.6m culture vow shattered
Angus Robertson
The Scottish Government's Culture and External Affairs Secretary is already facing calls to resign and now he has been caught out breaking a promise to the arts sector.
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Angus Robertson WILL still meet Palestinians as he tries to save political skin in car crash BBC interview
Angus Robertson
The External Affairs Secretary has faced calls to quit after meeting an Israeli official in Edinburgh and issued a grovelling apology to try and quell criticism from within his own party
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Angus Robertson in humiliating apology to save his job as he rules out Israel meetings after Nadia El-Nakla intervention
Angus Robertson
The Scottish Government's External Affairs Secretary has attempted to calm the calls for him to resign or be sacked by apologising for meeting an Israeli ambassador and insisting there will no longer be any summits between the governments.
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SNP finally giving John Mason the boot shows you everything about Nats' skewed priorities
SNP civil war
The controversial Glasgow Shettleston MSP was forgiven for calling IRA terrorists 'freedom fighters' and trivialising rape - but he's finally been booted out for comments about Gaza
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SNP minister rushes to defend Angus Robertson despite sharing disparaging tweet about him
SNP civil war
Scottish Government Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee did confess that the secretive Nat Executive could offer more clarity about what was discussed during its secret meeting with an Israeli ambassador.
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John Swinney faces SNP 'conference from hell' as calls grow for Angus Robertson to be sacked
John Swinney
The First Minister's position is also looking shaky as Nat members rebel against his leadership after the culture secretary met an Israeli diplomat
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SNP remove whip from John Mason after 'abhorrent' comments regarding Palestine
Israel
It comes after Mr Mason reacted to criticism over Scottish External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson’s meeting with Israel’s deputy ambassador Daniela Grudsky
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