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HISTORICAL FACTS: Msps - The Untold Story

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.

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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)

MSPs urged to 'unite behind Scotland's right to decide' ahead of indyref2 vote

MSPs have been urged to 'unite behind Scotland’s right to decide' ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland)

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Coro and Leader Partner to Simplify Cybersecurity for Australian MSPs

CHICAGO, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coro, the leading cybersecurity platform purpose-built for organizations with lean IT teams, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Leader, one of Australia’s leading information and communication technology (ICT) distributors. Through this partnership, Leader’s nationwide network of managed service providers (MSPs) and reseller…

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Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard

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)

Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

Evening Standard

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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

Police body gives positive response to calls for new crowd control laws in Scotland

Scottish Police Federation general secretary David Kennedy has welcomed calls for MSPs to introduce new tailgating and pitch invasion laws.

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

MSPs hail ‘victory for the vulnerable’ after assisted dying bill rejected in Scotland

Scotland would have been the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying had the legislation been passed

The Independent UK

MSPs vote down assisted dying Bill at Holyrood

Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur had introduced the legislation.

The Independent UK

Christian leaders urge MSPs to vote against assisted dying Bill

In a joint letter, the leaders said legalising assisted dying would open people to coercion, amid other complications.

Evening Standard

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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

Scottish Parliament suspends all voting over Microsoft outage

MSPs were set to debate and vote on hundreds of amendments to legislation on Wednesday evening.

The National (Scotland)

Russell Findlay: Holyrood list system ‘unfair’ as defecting MSPs keep seats

THE Scottish Tory leader has suggested MSPs defecting from his party are motivated by “self-interest” and called for Holyrood’s proportional…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs vote to allow councils to hike tax on second homes – with no limit

MSPS have voted to allow councils to hike council tax on second and empty homes – without any cap.

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Scottish activists part of Gaza-bound flotilla urge MSPs for protection from Israel

TWO Scottish activists taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla have called on MSPs to urge for their protection as they aim to break Israel’s…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs' intransigence putting boys in pro-youth set-up at risk of economic exploitation

MSPs' failure to take the SFA and SPFL to task over multi-year registrations has left kids in pro-youth set-up open to "economic…

The National (Scotland)

Galleries in Scotland could close after years of 'systematic underfunding'

The head of the National Galleries of Scotland has told MSPs she “honestly” cannot rule out closing galleries after years of “systemic…

The National (Scotland)

Greens to push Holyrood vote on immediate rent controls

MSPs have been urged to back plans for immediate rent control measures to protect tenants ...

Evening Standard

Sturgeon: ‘Witch-hunt’ MSPs investigating me were being directed by Salmond

The ex-Scotland first minister made the claims in her new book, which was released early on Monday after being slated to hit book shelves on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Closure of Alexander Dennis would be 'catastrophic' for Falkirk area, MSPs told

The closure of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis would be “catastrophic” for an area already struggling, MSPs have been told.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MSPs 'failing to turn up to do their jobs' amid rise in no-shows

Scottish Labour MSPs have been accused of failing to "turn up to do their jobs" amid a rise in the number of MSPs missing Holyrood votes

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