Matty Sutton
@mattysutton.bsky.social
Political reporter for ITV Border news and Representing Border based at the Scottish Parliament. Views my own.
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Scottish Secretary insists UK Gov decision not to compensate WASPI women was the 'right' one.
@ianmurraymp.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he 'fully understands' WASPIs are 'angry and frustrated' but does not address Scottish Labour leader @anassarwar.bsky.social's calls for a rethink
@ianmurraymp.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he 'fully understands' WASPIs are 'angry and frustrated' but does not address Scottish Labour leader @anassarwar.bsky.social's calls for a rethink
January 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Scottish Secretary insists UK Gov decision not to compensate WASPI women was the 'right' one.
@ianmurraymp.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he 'fully understands' WASPIs are 'angry and frustrated' but does not address Scottish Labour leader @anassarwar.bsky.social's calls for a rethink
@ianmurraymp.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he 'fully understands' WASPIs are 'angry and frustrated' but does not address Scottish Labour leader @anassarwar.bsky.social's calls for a rethink
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Whisky tariffs could be 'catastrophic' - Finance Secretary Shona Robison says Scottish Government is 'concerned' but 'optimistic' President Trump won't implement trade barriers.
January 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Whisky tariffs could be 'catastrophic' - Finance Secretary Shona Robison says Scottish Government is 'concerned' but 'optimistic' President Trump won't implement trade barriers.
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Scottish Conservative leader:
'Elon Musk's interventions in UK politics are ill-judged and more entertaining than enlightening'
Russell Findlay says the tech billionaire shouldn't 'meddle', but the Scottish Government needs someone like him to cut waste
'Elon Musk's interventions in UK politics are ill-judged and more entertaining than enlightening'
Russell Findlay says the tech billionaire shouldn't 'meddle', but the Scottish Government needs someone like him to cut waste
January 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Scottish Conservative leader:
'Elon Musk's interventions in UK politics are ill-judged and more entertaining than enlightening'
Russell Findlay says the tech billionaire shouldn't 'meddle', but the Scottish Government needs someone like him to cut waste
'Elon Musk's interventions in UK politics are ill-judged and more entertaining than enlightening'
Russell Findlay says the tech billionaire shouldn't 'meddle', but the Scottish Government needs someone like him to cut waste
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NEW: Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says he 'personally would not use' Robert Jenrick's language about migrants.
Mr Jenrick, UK shadow Justice Secretary, had referred to 'alien cultures' with 'medieval attitudes towards women', in the context of grooming gangs
Mr Jenrick, UK shadow Justice Secretary, had referred to 'alien cultures' with 'medieval attitudes towards women', in the context of grooming gangs
January 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
NEW: Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says he 'personally would not use' Robert Jenrick's language about migrants.
Mr Jenrick, UK shadow Justice Secretary, had referred to 'alien cultures' with 'medieval attitudes towards women', in the context of grooming gangs
Mr Jenrick, UK shadow Justice Secretary, had referred to 'alien cultures' with 'medieval attitudes towards women', in the context of grooming gangs
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NEW: Oliver Mundell explains why he won't stand for re-election in the 2026 Holyrood election.
The Scottish Conservative MSP suggests he'd be confident of winning, but it's time to 'try something new'
itv.com/news/border
The Scottish Conservative MSP suggests he'd be confident of winning, but it's time to 'try something new'
itv.com/news/border
January 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
NEW: Oliver Mundell explains why he won't stand for re-election in the 2026 Holyrood election.
The Scottish Conservative MSP suggests he'd be confident of winning, but it's time to 'try something new'
itv.com/news/border
The Scottish Conservative MSP suggests he'd be confident of winning, but it's time to 'try something new'
itv.com/news/border
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'I can see the shadowy face of populism in front of me right now'
John Swinney hits back at Russell Findlay, after the Scottish Conservative leader calls him 'Scotland's populist First Minister'
#FMQs
John Swinney hits back at Russell Findlay, after the Scottish Conservative leader calls him 'Scotland's populist First Minister'
#FMQs
January 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
'I can see the shadowy face of populism in front of me right now'
John Swinney hits back at Russell Findlay, after the Scottish Conservative leader calls him 'Scotland's populist First Minister'
#FMQs
John Swinney hits back at Russell Findlay, after the Scottish Conservative leader calls him 'Scotland's populist First Minister'
#FMQs
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NEW: 'I think the speed and intent of Government is the issue'
Anas Sarwar (@anassarwar.bsky.social) insists the Scottish Government could mitigate the two-child benefit cap by this April, rather than next year.
He tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social the UK DWP could administer payments if needed
Anas Sarwar (@anassarwar.bsky.social) insists the Scottish Government could mitigate the two-child benefit cap by this April, rather than next year.
He tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social the UK DWP could administer payments if needed
January 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
NEW: 'I think the speed and intent of Government is the issue'
Anas Sarwar (@anassarwar.bsky.social) insists the Scottish Government could mitigate the two-child benefit cap by this April, rather than next year.
He tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social the UK DWP could administer payments if needed
Anas Sarwar (@anassarwar.bsky.social) insists the Scottish Government could mitigate the two-child benefit cap by this April, rather than next year.
He tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social the UK DWP could administer payments if needed
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Anas Sarwar: 'I'm in it to win it'
@anassarwar.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he believes Scottish Labour will win the 2026 Holyrood election, despite polls suggesting dwindling support.
But he won't say whether he'll quit if he fails to become First Minister
@anassarwar.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he believes Scottish Labour will win the 2026 Holyrood election, despite polls suggesting dwindling support.
But he won't say whether he'll quit if he fails to become First Minister
January 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Anas Sarwar: 'I'm in it to win it'
@anassarwar.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he believes Scottish Labour will win the 2026 Holyrood election, despite polls suggesting dwindling support.
But he won't say whether he'll quit if he fails to become First Minister
@anassarwar.bsky.social tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he believes Scottish Labour will win the 2026 Holyrood election, despite polls suggesting dwindling support.
But he won't say whether he'll quit if he fails to become First Minister
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Donald Trump mentioned his Scottish business interests in last month's phone call with John Swinney, the First Minister reveals.
Mr Swinney says they did not discuss 'specifics' about tariffs, but did talk about the 'significance' of Scotland's whisky industry
Mr Swinney says they did not discuss 'specifics' about tariffs, but did talk about the 'significance' of Scotland's whisky industry
January 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Donald Trump mentioned his Scottish business interests in last month's phone call with John Swinney, the First Minister reveals.
Mr Swinney says they did not discuss 'specifics' about tariffs, but did talk about the 'significance' of Scotland's whisky industry
Mr Swinney says they did not discuss 'specifics' about tariffs, but did talk about the 'significance' of Scotland's whisky industry
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What is John Swinney's New Year's resolution?
The First Minister tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he will be running more, to support Doddie Aid.
The challenge aims to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which was set up by Doddie Weir to improve the lives of people with MND
The First Minister tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he will be running more, to support Doddie Aid.
The challenge aims to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which was set up by Doddie Weir to improve the lives of people with MND
January 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
What is John Swinney's New Year's resolution?
The First Minister tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he will be running more, to support Doddie Aid.
The challenge aims to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which was set up by Doddie Weir to improve the lives of people with MND
The First Minister tells @kieranandrews.bsky.social he will be running more, to support Doddie Aid.
The challenge aims to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which was set up by Doddie Weir to improve the lives of people with MND