Alan Smith

@Political_AlanS

Political Editor for @forth1news @clyde1news @radiotaynews @northsoundnews @mfrnews @westfmnews and @ghrnewsuk send your stories to alan.smith@bauermedia.co.uk

Edinburgh, Scotland forthone.com Joined August 2015

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Latest posts 5

Alan Smith @Political_AlanS 19h

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra is calling for the UK to rejoin the EU

He’s spoken with the Prime Minister about it and says it should be the long term objective for the UK

2:09

Alan Smith @Political_AlanS Oct 16

‘The Secretary of State for Scotland doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about’

John Swinney hitting back at Douglas Alexander’s claims the Scottish Parliament is hoarding powers

The First Minister also says he’ll take up the PM’s offer to work with him on devolution

1:41

Alan Smith @Political_AlanS Sep 23

NEW: Drug related deaths have risen by 11 per cent in Scotland

1133 people died as a result of drug use in 2025

Alan Smith @Political_AlanS Sep 22

Reform MSPs stage a walk out at Holyrood after leader Malcolm Offord fails in his bid to stop a debate on Scottish independence

Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer responds ‘I hope the Parliament Arms across the road have extra staff on this afternoon’

1:28

Alan Smith @Political_AlanS Sep 19

Speaking with @michaeljmarra following his election as Scottish Labour leader

He’s due to speak with the Prime Minister this afternoon and says he’ll be pushing him to get the best possible deal for Scotland

2:42