AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoScottish Politics: John Swinney declared the independence campaign had begun, promising a nationwide push despite polls showing Scots remain divided. At the SNP conference, he also pledged to bring bus services under public control by 2031 and make misogyny-based harassment a criminal offence. Andy Burnham has offered to work with Swinney on devolving more power to Scotland’s councils, sharpening the debate over where authority should sit. Workers’ Rights: Northumberland MP Ian Lavery urged Taylor Wimpey to withdraw dismissal notices issued to 50 construction workers, accusing the firm of exploiting the run-up to a ban on fire and rehire on January 1. The company says it is acting fairly. Public Safety: Families bereaved by drownings are calling for a dedicated government minister to coordinate prevention efforts. Southampton Itchen MP Darren Paffey, who has raised the issue in Parliament, backed their appeal. Infrastructure: Heathrow’s proposed third runway faces a parliamentary vote next month, as London’s major airports pursue expansion plans that could add 150 million annual passengers by the 2040s.
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