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John Swinney vows action ahead of Holyrood debate on violence against women and girls

John Swinney has pledged his Government will work 'to ensure women and girls can live their lives free from all forms of men's…

The National (Scotland)

How to watch John Swinney's Programme for Government

FIRST Minister John Swinney will set out his legislative agenda for the next 12 months in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

SNP members' fury as party 'blocks independence strategy debate at conference'

THE SNP leadership has been accused of “shutting down debate” after multiple draft resolutions on the party's future independence strategy…

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Scottish Labour risk irrelevance with a leadership coronation not a contest

A SCOTTISH Labour councillor has complained to the UK equalities watchdog in the latest twist of the party’s bizarre leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour’s rivals decry ‘chancer’ Anas Sarwar for resigning to join Andy Burnham’s government

New prime minister has made Sarwar – the first senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer’s resignation – a peer

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Anas Sarwar to step down as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham’s government in new role

Mr Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader

The Independent UK

Who will replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader? The runners and riders

WITH Anas Sarwar set to resign and join Andy Burnham's government in Westminster, who is likely to take over the reins in Holyrood?

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Pressure mounts as AI data centre anger now 'impossible to ignore' in Holyrood

Campaigners have said community backlash against AI data centres in Scotland is now 'impossible to ignore' ...

The National (Scotland)

Dundee MP hits back after Andy Burnham claim city is 'distant' from Holyrood

A DUNDEE MP has slated Andy Burnham after he claimed the people of the city "feel distant" from Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood to crack down on MSPs working from home and abroad

HOLYROOD will crack down on MSPs working from home or abroad, the new Presiding Officer has said.

The National (Scotland)

Presiding Officer responds after journalist backlash to Holyrood ‘media pen’

HOLYROOD’S Presiding Officer has responded after backlash from journalists over new restrictions.

The National (Scotland)

Labour peer says Westminster should 'consider withdrawing Holyrood powers'

A Labour peer has said Westminster should consider rolling back devolved powers if the SNP does not cooperate with an inquiry into the party's…

The National (Scotland)

The Scottish electoral system has delivered its most disproportional result yet

In the event, the SNP did not win the overall majority First Minister John Swinney sought in the 2026 Scottish election. However, between them the SNP and the Greens won 73 seats, 57% of all MSPs. It is the largest ever contingent of pro-independence MSPs at Holyrood.

The Conversation

Scots urged to rally at Holyrood as MSPs set to vote on independence motion

PEOPLE are being urged to rally outside Holyrood next week to coincide with a motion on Scottish independence being voted on

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Evening Standard

Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.

Evening Standard

Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet

John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Government will work on cross-party co-operation – but not with Reform

Reform UK has accused the First Minister of ‘political posturing’.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

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Reform takes aim at Keir Starmer with new local election slogan

Nigel Farage unveiled Reform UK's local election slogan, 'Vote Reform. Get Starmer out,' targeting Sir Keir Starmer. Farage branded Sir Keir the 'most unpopular prime minister in living memory' and the 'least patriotic prime minister in history'. The slogan will be used ahead of the May elections in Wales, Scotland,…

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a ‘wrench’ as she makes final speech

The former first minister of Scotland is stepping down from Holyrood at the next election.

Evening Standard

Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.

Evening Standard

I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

Evening Standard

Holyrood Budget to focus ‘resolutely’ on people’s priorities, vows Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Tories demand sacking of NHS Fife chief executive after Sandie Peggie tribunal

The Scottish Conservatives challenged Holyrood Health Secretary Neil Gray to dismiss NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter.

Evening Standard

Actor Brian Cox backs anti-poverty campaign ahead of Edinburgh rally

He has called on both Holyrood and Westminster to deliver on their respective promises to reduce poverty.

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