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Report finds 84 cases of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at Holyrood

The report has been considered by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

‘Dedication, decency and compassion’ of Lord Wallace hailed after sudden death

The 71-year-old Liberal Democrat former Scottish deputy first minister died on Thursday after complications from surgery.

Evening Standard · Jan 30

Princess Royal unveils portrait of the King at Scottish Parliament

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone described the photograph as a ‘striking image’.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025

Presiding officer gives security update after hidden camera claims against Labour MSP

THE Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer has said there will be “enhanced security checks” ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Smyth has released a statement denying the allegations

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth has released a statement denying allegations a secret camera was placed in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

MSPs 'stunned and violated' in wake of Colin Smyth 'secret camera' allegations

MSPs have said they feel "stunned" and "violated" in the wake of allegations around suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025

No covert recording devices found in police searches of Holyrood toilets

Parliament bosses said there will be ‘enhanced additional checks’ going forward.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Former SNP MP and Holyrood presiding officer George Reid dies aged 86

FORMER Holyrood presiding officer and SNP politician George Reid has died at the age of 86, his family have announced ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025