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Reform MSP warned by Presiding Officer after insulting SNP MSP during Holyrood debate

A NEW Reform MSP has been jeered at Holyrood after he called an SNP MSP "dishonourable"

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership ‘doesn’t have clue’ how to win independence – former minister

Former Scottish cabinet secretary said the SNP must focus on building support for independence rather than a ‘debate about process’ at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Scottish independence rally held outside Holyrood after Section 30 vote

Independence campaigners gathered outside of Holyrood for a rally after MSPs backed John Swinney’s request for a Section 30 order from Westminster…

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Read John Swinney's speech in full as MSPs debate independence referendum powers

John Swinney has asked MSPs to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a second independence referendum…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs question expert report into social class at Holyrood

MSPs have questioned an expert's report into social class at Holyrood after it concluded there is only one politician in the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland)

UK at ‘tipping point’ on the constitution, says John Swinney

The First Minister said his new Scottish cabinet team would work to continue to ‘build support for Scottish self government’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney stands by 'move on from Troubles' remark in face of Holyrood protest

THE First Minister has stood by his statement that people must “move on” from the Troubles conflicts in Ireland in response to a protest at…

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John Curtice reveals winners and losers of Scottish elections' voting system

REFORM UK would be Scotland’s second largest party behind the SNP while Labour and the Greens tied for third if the Scottish election system…

The National (Scotland)

Wealthiest Scots see 'incomprehensible' surge in wealth since Holyrood reconvened

The 10 richest people in Scotland have seen their wealth increase by more than 800 per cent since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened, new…

The National (Scotland)

Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life

John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

How and when to watch MSPs elect Scotland's first minister today

MSPs will vote for Scotland’s first minister following the Holyrood elections. Here's how to watch today

The National (Scotland)

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.

Evening Standard

New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

Evening Standard

Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster

SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.

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Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster

Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday

The Independent UK

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

Flynn and Gethins hit out at ‘crisis-ridden Westminster’ as they quit Commons

The former SNP MPs have been elected to the Scottish Parliament after last week’s election.

The Independent UK

MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term

The first sitting day of the Parliament will take place on Thursday.

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Holyrood ‘dull’ and requires livening up, says MSP running for Presiding Officer

The election to the role will take place on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour are main Holyrood opposition despite Reform UK tie – Sarwar

Mr Sarwar also said he did not ‘turn the screws’ on anyone to oppose Sir Keir Starmer.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s elections confirmed that our nation’s leftwing identity is part myth, part reality

There is optimism even after support for Nigel Farage’s party surged in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

Evening Standard

Public will welcome transparency in not working with Reform, says Swinney

The First Minister has written to all party leaders except Reform to invite them to talks.

Evening Standard

New MSPs arrive at Holyrood following last week’s election

The new members will be sworn in later this week.

Evening Standard

Polling stations open as Scots elect new Holyrood Parliament

Voters have until 10pm on Thursday to cast their ballot.

Evening Standard

Scots to go to the polls in Holyrood election

Polls will close at 10pm, with counting due to take place on Friday.

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