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Robison urges her successor to be ‘bold and ambitious’ as Holyrood backs Budget

The Scottish Budget for 2026-27 was passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

MSPs to back Holyrood Budget that Shona Robison says will ‘make lives better’

The Scottish Government’s Budget for 2026-27 will be approved by MSPs when it faces its final vote at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

MSPs vote to back draft Budget as Lib Dems agree deal with Scottish Government

The Lib Dems confirmed they had struck a deal on social care, hospices and hospitality.

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SNP loses thousands of members as deficit soars to nearly £500,000

The party’s annual accounts also show it may never pay former chief executive Peter Murrell back for his outstanding £60,000 loan.

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Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government slaps down Tory MSP over Nicola Sturgeon memoir claims

THE Scottish Government has rubbished claims by a Tory MSP that Nicola Sturgeon violated the ministerial code in asking the Supreme Court if she…

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'Devastating': Scottish councils sell off almost 2000 public assets amid budget pains

SCOTLAND’S cash-strapped councils have sold off 1851 homes, schools, community centres, civic halls and other properties in recent years amid…

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'Illogical': Trade union concerns over planned £1bn public service cuts

THE Scottish Government’s plan to reform public services and save billions by the end of the decade has been branded “reckless and illogical”…

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Row erupts on BBC Debate Night over 'racist' Reform UK ad

A ROW erupted on BBC Debate Night over a "racist" political advert published by Reform UK ...

The National (Scotland)

Tories 'in muddle' with row over donation to Stephen Flynn’s SNP branch, FM says

THE Scottish Tories are in a "muddle" over their criticism of approval being granted for a green energy project linked to a firm which has…

The National (Scotland)

Justice Secretary rejects calls for prosecutions timescales amid Operation Branchform

SCOTLAND'S Justice Secretary has rejected calls to introduce mandatory timescales for charging and prosecuting people in the wake of the Operation…

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP slapped down after raising Branchform SNP probe at Holyrood

A TORY MSP was slapped down after raising Police Scotland’s Operation Branchform investigation in Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish minister refuses to say if Branchform officers known to Government

The Police Scotland operation was set up to investigate the SNP’s use of funding.

Evening Standard

Talk of populist rise ‘preposterous’, says Findlay

First Minister John Swinney is expected to appeal to opposition parties to help pass his Government’s Budget.

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Swinney urges Scottish Parliament to pass Budget of ‘delivery and hope’

John Swinney will give a speech in Edinburgh on Monday.

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Scottish Tories attack baby box as 'SNP waste' that should be scrapped

THE Scottish Tories have been slapped down after describing the baby box scheme as “SNP waste” ...

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison tears into Scottish Tories' 'Farage-esque attack' on asylum seekers

SHONA Robison has taken aim at the Scottish Tories for their motion aiming to strip asylum seekers of free bus travel...

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Income tax will be frozen until 2026, Finance Secretary promises

Shona Robison said more people will also be pulled into paying lower rates of tax as thresholds increase by around double the rate of inflation.

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Row erupts over Nicola Sturgeon's ITV paycheque as Tories cry 'hypocrisy'

A ROW has broken out after it was revealed that Nicola Sturgeon was paid £25,000 to appear on ITV’s General Election coverage – with the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories announce new frontbench team – with no role for Douglas Ross

THE Scottish Tories have unveiled their new frontbench team after Russell Findlay was elected as party leader – with no role for either of his…

The National (Scotland)

Lesley Riddoch speaks to John Swinney 10 years on from independence referendum

NATIONAL readers will remember where they were on September 18, 2014. But 10 years on? Is Wednesday a day to celebrate or mourn? Are programmes…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: I was heartbroken by referendum result, but I’m optimistic for future

John Swinney has said he was “heartbroken” by the referendum result in 2014 ahead of the 10-year anniversary, but is “very optimistic about…

The National (Scotland)

'You've GOT to listen': Holyrood erupts as Tories 'behave badly'

JOHN Swinney was left fuming with Scottish Tory MSP Craig Hoy for continually interrupting during FMQs...

The National (Scotland)

'Total hypocrisy': Scottish Tories' SNP attacks back to haunt them amid media row

THE Scottish Tories have been accused of “total hypocrisy” after reports said they will block media from leadership hustings – despite…

The National (Scotland)

Tories urge Reform to suspend Scottish candidate over 'f*** the royals' comments

THE Scottish Tories are urging Reform to suspend their candidate facing Douglas Ross after she described the royal family as “benefit…

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