Scots leaders clash on fishing policy
News Article 29 April 2004
Jack McConnell has rejected opposition calls for the scrapping of the common fisheries policy.
No room for complacency warns Wallace
News Article 28 April 2004
Scotland's devolved government has welcomed the latest economic data - despite continued growth below the UK average.
Darling attacks Scots eurosceptics
News Article 27 April 2004
Alistair Darling has claimed the Conservatives and the SNP are attempting to "out-do themselves on euroscepticism".
Chancellor's anti-fraud scheme under fire
News Article 26 April 2004
Gordon Brown's plans for combating fraud in the whisky industry have come under fire from an influential committee of MPs.
SNP to oppose ID cards
News Article 26 April 2004
The home secretary and the Scottish executive appear at odds over the planned introduction of identity cards, the Scottish National Party has said.
SNP gathers for pre-election conference
News Article 23 April 2004
The Scottish National Party begins its Spring conference in Aberdeen today ahead of the June European elections.
Date set for opening of controversial parliament building
News Article 22 April 2004
A date has been set for the opening of the new Scottish parliament building.
Nationalists highlight representation deficit
News Article 21 April 2004
The Welsh and Scottish nationalists have warned that the devolved administrations are failing to represent their nations at key EU meetings.
Jamieson dismisses resignation demands
News Article 21 April 2004
Scottish justice minister Cathy Jamieson has sidestepped resignation calls following her response to the release of several high security prisoners.
McConnell warns of new racist danger
News Article 20 April 2004
Jack McConnell has vowed to tackle the "new danger" presented by the British National Party.
SNP call for breakdown of EU poll results
News Article 19 April 2004
The results of any referendum on the EU constitution should be published by nation and region, Alex Salmond has said.
Scottish unions aim to reverse membership fall
News Article 19 April 2004
Trade unionists have launched a campaign to increase membership north of the border.
Darling selected for new Edinburgh seat
News Article 16 April 2004
Alistair Darling has been selected as the Labour parliamentary candidate for the new constituency of Edinburgh south west, it has been announced.
Nationalists reject Prodi's EU membership warning
News Article 15 April 2004
Following claims to the contrary by Commission president Romano Prodi, the Welsh and Scottish nationalists have insisted that national independence would not mean having to reapply for membership of the European Union.
Robertson dismisses return to political frontline
News Article 15 April 2004
Former NATO chief Lord Robertson has rejected suggestions he could be set for a top-level posting in Brussels or Baghdad.
