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David Walker
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Political Reporter, Scottish Daily Express
Glasgow
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Biography
Evening Express journalist, former Press and Journal.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
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By David Walker Verified| Scottish Daily Express Verified The SNP's "soft-touch" approach to stopping benefits cheats was blamed for the huge rise in fraud allegations received by its benefits quango. Social Security Scotland confirmed that 4,751 complaints of fraud were made to the organisation in just the first nine months of 2024. These allegations can cover many different benefits at the same time, and the figure reported is more than the complaints made in 2022 and 2023 combined. In those two years 2,039 and 2,176 reports were made, respectively.
By David Walker Verified| Scottish Daily Express Verified The Scottish Government have been told that "men do not belong in women's prisons" as pressure grows on the Scottish Prison Service to move all trans women out of the female estate and into male wings or jails. Their current trans guidance states that biological men who identify as women can be locked up alongside females if they are deemed to not be a threat to them. But the Supreme Court judgement should put an end to lags self-identifying and being housed alongside those of the opposite sex.
By David Walker Verified| Scottish Daily Express Verified Nicola Sturgeon's murky £568m deal with controversial steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta has resurfaced due to the SNP's ongoing moaning about the UK Government attempting to nationalise British Steel. Nats including Stephen Flynn have aired grievances about how Grangemouth is being allowed to shut while British Steel is being saved.
Company Info
Scottish Daily Express
Reach plc is a leading British newspaper, magazine, and digital publisher, recognized as the largest commercial news publisher in the UK and Ireland. Headquartered in London, the company operates under the ticker symbol LSE: RCH on the London Stock Exchange. Its history dates back to 1832, with significant developments including the formation of Trinity Mirror PLC in 1999 and the rebranding to Reach plc in 2018 after acquiring several notable publishing assets. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of over 120 trusted brands, including national titles like the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and Daily Star, as well as regional publications such as the Manchester Evening News and Liverpool Echo. Reach plc also operates more than 55 digital platforms, reaching over 39 million people each month. With a commitment to high standards of journalism, Reach plc provides timely news and information to a wide audience. The company employs over 5,000 staff members and reported a revenue of £538.6 million in 2024.
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1832