Colin Smyth MSP due in court later in September The MSP was arrested on August 5. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025
‘Lateness’ of UK Budget ‘entirely undesirable’, says Swinney The First Minister was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will outline her fiscal plans in the Commons on November 26. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
SNP members set to debate 'independence day' plans at conference Members at the upcoming SNP conference look set to debate plans for Scotland's "independence day" ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2025
Fresh vote on independence ‘has never been more important’, says Swinney The First Minister spoke as a new Scottish Government paper called on Westminster to ‘respect the people of Scotland’s right to decide their future’. Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025
‘Unhelpful’ Budget date could delay Holyrood tax and spending plans to new year Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison hit out after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed she will outline her fiscal plans on November 26. Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025
SNP and Labour face test on 'Gaza genocide' rhetoric with vote on full boycott THE SNP and Scottish Labour are to be challenged to “match words with actions” in a Holyrood vote on a Scottish state boycott of Israel ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025
First Minister to address Holyrood on Gaza Scottish ministers discussed potential action at the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
Scottish Labour MSP announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026 A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has announced their intention to resign from Holyrood in 2026 ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025
Here's what you need to know as Holyrood returns from summer recess HOLYROOD returns from recess this week and MSPs are looking at a packed parliamentary term as the 2026 election looms. The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025
Anas Sarwar claims 'cultural issue in SNP not Scottish Labour' despite police probes ANAS Sarwar has denied there is a cultural issue in Scottish Labour despite a score of police probes and convictions against party figures –… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025
Alister Jack claims gender reform block led to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation ALISTER Jack has claimed that his decision to use a Section 35 order to block Holyrood’s gender reforms from becoming law led to Nicola… The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025
MSPs 'interviewed as part of police probe into secret camera in Holyrood toilet' SEVERAL MSPs and other parliamentary staff have allegedly been contacted by police as part of an investigation into claims a camera was placed in a… The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 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
Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged after ‘camera hidden in Holyrood toilet’ Suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been charged over allegations a secret camera was placed in toilets inside the Scottish Parliament ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 Introducing assisted dying services ‘won’t be straightforward’, think tank says A new report from the Nuffield Trust said ‘comprehensive planning’ and ‘adequate resources’ would be needed for such a policy to be introduced.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025 Jackie Baillie reported to Holyrood authorities over alleged rule breach SCOTTISH Labour’s deputy leader has been reported to parliamentary authorities for alleged rule breaches, The National can reveal.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025 John Swinney says new Reform MSP should quit Holyrood The Reform MSP who defected from the Tories this week should stand down, First Minister John Swinney has said ...
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 MSP should stand down after defection to Reform, says Swinney Graham Simpson announced he was leaving the Scottish Conservatives to join Nigel Farage’s party on Wednesday.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025 Social Justice Secretary calls benefit cuts 'dividing line' for 2026 elections THE Social Justice Secretary has said welfare will be a clear dividing line in the 2026 Holyrood election as Labour and the Conservatives pursue…
Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025 Farage: I want Reform to be strong enough to remove SNP from power next year It came as Tory MSP Graham Simpson defected to his party.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025 Scottish Conservative MSP defects to Reform UK in fresh blow to Tory group THE Scottish Tories have suffered another humiliating loss with the defection ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025 Scottish Tories 'expect more MSP defections before 2026 elections', insider says The Scottish Conservatives are preparing for more high-profile defections and resignations before the 2026 Holyrood elections, reports say.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025 Block Scottish civil servants from independence work, Tory group leader says CIVIL servants in Scotland should not be allowed to work on independence, the Scottish Tories have said ...
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025 Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly taps into SNP discontent over party’s future Her critics have reacted with fury but some in party feel nostalgia and ‘sense of loss for independence movement’
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025 Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics? RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year.