The end of double-jobbing. Holyrood votes to block MSPs from sitting at Westminster as well as the Scottish Parliament.

Catch up on Representing Border Tuesday 17th December

In this special edition, Joyce McMillan of the Scotsman and Alex Massie from the Times join Peter MacMahon to look back on the events of 2024

Catch up on Representing Border Monday 16th December

Yes or no to a Galloway National Park? Councillors call for the Scottish Government to hold a referendum. 

Catch up on Representing Border Thursday 12th of December

The leader of the Scottish Borders says council tax will rise, despite extra money for local authorities in the budget. 

Catch up on Representing Border Wednesday 11th December

 Syrians in the South of Scotland celebrate the fall of the Assad regime after decades of tyranny. But they're worried about what comes next for the country.

Catch up on Representing Border Tuesday 10th December

The Finance Secretary vows to end the two-child benefit cap, but does the announcement go far enough?

Catch up on Representing Border Wednesday 4th of December

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, walks with Finance Secretary Shona Robison as she arrives to announce the draft Budget for 2025-26 to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Wednesday December 4, 2024.


Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison promised to lift 15,000 children out of poverty as she made her Budget announcement. 

Scottish government vows to ditch two-child benefit cap 

As the Scottish government announces it will reintroduce universal winter fuel payments, we are in Dumfries to talk about the pressures facing pensioners

Representing Border Thursday 28th November

As the first Minister pledges to listen to all sides ahead of next week's budget, businesses and workers tell us their demands.

Catch up on Representing Border Wednesday 27th of November

As MSPs approve emergency legislation to release inmates early, the interim Chief Inspector of Prisons warns the new law alone won't solve chronic overcrowding.

Catch up on Representing Border Tuesday 26th of November

Public services under threat. Scotland spending's watchdog sounds the alarm over the nation's finances. 

Catch up on Representing Border Thursday 21st of November

MSPs voted to rush through legislation that would allow some inmates to be released earlier. But will the move be enough to tackle overcrowding in prisons?

Catch up on Representing Border Wednesday 20th of November

Thousands of farmers descend on Westminster to protest against changes to inheritance tax.

Catch up on Representing Border Tuesday 19th of November

We report from AgriScot, an annual farm business event, to ask 'what now?' as the industry grapples with major policy change at Holyrood and Westminster.

Catch up on Representing Border Wednesday 13th of November

The SNP's Westminster Leader says he plans to stand at the Holyrood election, but brushes off speculation it's a move to take over from the First Minister.

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