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Militaries involved in illegal wars ‘would be banned from independent Scotland’

The First Minister told the SNP conference Scotland can be a ‘voice for peace’.

Evening Standard

John Swinney promises ‘transformational’ help with childcare if SNP re-elected

The SNP leader also promised help for those seeking to buy their first home if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.

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Swinney announces £11m support for Glasgow fire impact

The Scottish Government is working with the local council to finalise the scheme.

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SNP ‘within touching distance’ of winning Holyrood majority in May, Flynn says

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the claim as he addressed the party’s campaign conference in Edinburgh.

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Better future possible for Scotland away from Westminster, John Swinney to say

The First Minister will tell an SNP conference that Westminster’s economic model is ‘totally broken’.

Evening Standard

Swinney to pledge end to ‘rent trap’ with £10,000 first time deposit support

SNP members will meet for the last time ahead of the election on Saturday.

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Scots have growing confidence in SNP, claims Swinney ahead of conference

SNP members will gather in Edinburgh on Saturday for the party’s final conference before May’s election.

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No apologies for devolved spending, says Starmer after leaked memo

The Prime Minister had sent the memo to ministers in December, telling them to be ‘confident’ in spending directly in devolved nations.

Evening Standard

SNP calls for emergency cost-of-living support as prices expected to rise

The price of oil rose over 100 dollars per barrel for the first time since 2022, while the FTSE 100 Index dropped 2% soon after opening on Monday.

Evening Standard

Internal polling convinced me to quit as first minister, Humza Yousaf says

Mr Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland’s leader in April 2024.

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Scottish teachers in ‘overwhelming’ vote for strike action in row over workload

A total of 85% of members of the EIS union who took part in the ballot backed strike action.

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Labour sees four-point bounce in latest poll while SNP on track for election win

The Ipsos Scotland poll spoke to 1,096 people between February 19 and 25.

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Chancellor blew chance to end Energy Profits Levy, say opposition parties

The SNP and Tories accused Rachel Reeves of a missed opportunity to support the North Sea in her spring statement.

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‘Not right’ for First Minister to receive early updates on criminal probes

Reports this weekend suggested First Minister John Swinney was informed Nicola Sturgeon had been cleared before she had.

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Labour parliamentarians urge UK Government to oppose Rosebank oil field

MPs and MSPs from the party are among more than 60 parliamentarians who have signed a pledge against developing the oil field from campaigners Uplift.

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Labour can win Holyrood vote and ensure ‘new direction’ for Scotland – Sarwar

But recent polls put the party in third place behind the SNP and Reform ahead of the May 7 election.

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Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

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Why isn’t the Greens’ growing success reflected in media coverage?

The victory of the Greens in the Gorton and Denton parliamentary byelection is a landmark for the party. But our new research reveals the Greens have received limited airtime over the last year despite almost doubling their support in the polls and in party membership.

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SNP would be ‘complacent’ to think Holyrood election is ‘in the bag’ – Alexander

Scottish Labour campaign co-chairman Douglas Alexander accepted however his party are underdogs for the May election.

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May election could be Labour’s ‘only chance’ to oust SNP – Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking as he addressed his party’s conference in Paisley.

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‘Underdog’ Anas Sarwar insists Labour can win Scottish election in 10 weeks

He cautioned against using the party’s defeat in the Gorton and Denton Westminster by-election to forecast the outcome of the May 7 poll in Scotland.

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Sarwar gambles on break with Starmer as Labour support slumps

Scottish Labour leader hopes distancing himself from PM will shift focus to SNP’s record, but voters remain unconvinced

Evening Standard

Lord Advocate faces accusations of ‘misleading’ Holyrood with Murrell memos

Dorothy Bain KC answered questions from MSPs about a memo sent in March 2025 to John Swinney regarding an embezzlement charge facing Peter Murrell.

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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.

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Scottish Government orders grooming gangs inquiry headed by expert Alexis Jay

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said the inquiry will have the ‘fullest investigatory powers’.

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