Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

UNCOVERED: 11 | History Defined

John Curtice: The state of play for Scottish parties a year out from Holyrood vote

IN a year’s time, Scots across the country will be queuing up at polling stations ready to cast their ballots in the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Is time running out for Anas Sarwar to stand against Keir Starmer? Experts weigh in

ANAS Sarwar must follow the lead of Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan and put clear water between himself and Keir Starmer if he is to convince…

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

McArthur ‘confident’ ahead of key vote on assisted dying bill at Holyrood

Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur has brought forward a member’s bill which aims to allow terminally ill Scots to seek help to end their life.

Evening Standard · May 10, 2025

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Scottish Labour 'blocking left-wing MSPs from standing' for election

Scottish Labour have been accused of blocking left-wing MSPs from standing for election at Holyrood

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2025

Opposing protests to descend on Holyrood ahead of crucial assisted dying vote

DUAL protests opposing and supporting plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland are due to descend on Holyrood next week.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2025

Trans people ‘excluded in heart of democracy’ after Holyrood toilet rule change

The Scottish Trans and Equality Network has hit out at Parliament bosses’ decision following the Supreme Court gender ruling.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Reform UK to be Scotland’s second largest party at Holyrood, poll suggests

The Survation survey suggests Nigel Farage’s party will beat the Tories and Labour to become the main opposition at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Swinney says becoming Scottish First Minister ‘not part of a well-crafted plan’

John Swinney was voted in as First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood on May 7 last year.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Swinney says campaigning in Holyrood by-election is ‘tough’

The SNP leader has been campaigning in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonhouse, where a vote is being held after the death of Christina McKelvie.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Swinney aims to offer ‘hope for a better Scotland’ in government programme

The Scottish First Minister will unveil his government’s programme for the coming year in a keynote statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

Pro-independence parties urged to sign electoral pact ahead of Holyrood election

An SNP activist and long-time independence campaigner has called for an electoral pact between pro-independence parties ahead of the 2026 Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

Labour accused of 'shipping' London councillor 650 miles to fight Highlands seat at Scottish elections

Eva Kestner has been chosen by Anas Sarwar’s party to contest the Holyrood constituency in 2026, despite living in London

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Stephen Flynn jokingly urges Keir Starmer to campaign in Hamilton by-election

The SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Prime Minister to campaign in an upcoming Holyrood by-election ...

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

SNP minister pans Labour for 'shipping in' London councillor to run against her

AN SNP minister has hit out at Scottish Labour for "shipping in" a London councillor to stand against her in the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2025

PFA Scotland chief predicts SFA and SPFL ‘fudge’, calls for overhaul of governance

IT is nearly nine years ago now since Fraser Wishart, the chief executive of footballer’s union PFA Scotland, was called through to Holyrood to…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

River City star 'overwhelmed' as Holyrood debates iconic soap’s future

River City star Stephen Purdon has said it was “overwhelming” to hear MSPs call on BBC bosses to save the long-running show ...

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

River City star ‘overwhelmed’ as Holyrood debates soap’s future

Cast and crew from the programme, which is being axed by BBC Scotland, were at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Swinney urged to ‘end era of divisive gender politics’

Tory leader Russell Findlay’s plea came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last week on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

Scots overwhelmingly back ban on greyhound racing, new poll finds

SCOTS support a complete ban on greyhound racing by two to one, a new poll has found as a bill aiming to outlaw the sport is lodged at Holyrood ...

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2025

'Mansion tax' for £1m Scottish homes tabled at Holyrood

PROPOSALS which would bring in a “mansion tax” for Scottish property sales have been lodged at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2025

John Swinney issues statement following Nigel Farage's SNP Holyrood admission

FIRST Minister John Swinney has said there will be no deals “under any circumstances” between his party and Reform UK, after Nigel Farage…

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Sarwar: I would consider future gender reforms at Holyrood

The Scottish Labour leader said he has been ‘clear’ that ‘mistakes’ were made by his party when the legislation was previously approved.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

SNP announce Holyrood by-election candidate after death of Christina McKelvie

The SNP have announced their candidate for the upcoming Holyrood by-election being held after the death of Christina McKelvie MSP ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025

Inside story: Are the Scottish Greens at war? What conference showed

The Scottish Greens are currently engaged in what appears to be a bitter feud between members and the party leadership ...

1 … 10 11 12 13

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.