Nurse-turned-MSP recalls ‘no casualties coming’ horror after Lockerbie bombing Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie in the Scottish Borders in December 1988, killing 270 people. The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
Scottish Government Budget passes Holyrood vote as Labour panned for abstaining THE SNP Government’s Budget has formally passed its first Holyrood vote ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025
Anas Sarwar does not rule out accepting Reform UK support to be first minister ANAS Sarwar has ruled out working with Reform UK in the next Scottish parliament – but did not rule out accepting their votes in order to become… The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025
Greens and LibDems hail wins ahead of first Budget vote THE Greens and LibDems have hailed their wins as the Scottish Government’s Budget goes to its first Holyrood vote today. The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025
Scotland 'must not be complacent' about Reform, says departing minister SCOTLAND “must not be complacent” about the rise of Reform UK, a departing SNP minister has said, as he insisted the country is “not immune”… The National (Scotland) · Feb 2, 2025
Greens urge Labour Government to lift block on Scottish gender bill THE Scottish Greens have called on the UK Government to remove the block on Scotland’s gender reforms ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2025
Swinney rules out working with Reform on future Scottish budget Polls suggest Nigel Farage’s party could win multiple seats at Holyrood in next year’s election. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
Fergus Ewing: Sturgeon took SNP in direction that was ‘really not going to work’ Mr Ewing said the former first minister became ‘obsessed with ideology, equality and gender form’ during the time Greens were in government. Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025
Scottish Labour refuse to sign cross-party call for Waspi compensation CROSS-PARTY MSPs have sent a joint letter to Keir Starmer calling for compensation for Waspi women – but Scottish Labour declined to sign ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2025
All the MSPs stepping down from Holyrood at 2026 elections – see full list AS Scotland prepares for the 2026 Holyrood elections, a number of sitting MSPs have announced they will not seek re-election, marking the end of… The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025
Second SNP MSP in 24 hours confirms plans to step down from Holyrood A SECOND SNP MSP in 24 hours has confirmed that they will not be standing for re-election in 2026 ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025
Alex Cole-Hamilton rules out coalition with SNP after Holyrood election Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has “categorically” ruled out any potential coalition with the SNP after next year’s… The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025
Former SNP minister to step down from Holyrood at 2026 election A former SNP minister has announced they will not run in the next Holyrood election. The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025
Hospital generator failure probed after Eowyn caused power cut Justice Secretary Angela Constance said an investigation was being held into what happened at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025 Scottish Tories to force vote on Neil Gray's position as Health Secretary THE Scottish Tories will force a Holyrood vote on Neil Gray’s position as Health Secretary.
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025 Police call for ‘clarity’ over assisted deaths for 16-years-olds in Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Steven Johnson raised concerns while giving evidence to MSPs on Holyrood’s Health Committee.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 26, 2025 SNP minister confirms plans to step down from Holyrood after 27 years A SCOTTISH Government minister has announced that they will be stepping down as an MSP at the next election after 27 years at Holyrood ...
The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025 'A mini Scotland poll': Polling experts on what new Scottish by-elections tell us POLLING experts have given their verdict on the state of Scottish politics after two by-elections provided "real data" on what voters are…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025 Seven new boundaries for Holyrood constituencies and regions proposed SCOTS are being asked for their opinions on proposals to shake up Holyrood’s constituencies and regions ...
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025 Constance pledges ‘systemic response’ over deaths at Polmont YOI The Scottish Justice Secretary made the commitment as she responded to a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of William Brown and Katie Allan.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025 Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS MSPs were threatened with expulsion from the Holyrood chamber amid a raucous First Minister’s Questions which saw John Swinney accusing Jackie…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025 Anas Sarwar's 'full on John' jibe shows he's 'worried' about election, says FM ANAS Sarwar is “worried about his position” and his prospects for the next Holyrood election, John Swinney has claimed.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025 Scottish Labour MPs in lose-lose-lose scenario amid Waspi payout vote push SCOTTISH Labour MPs are set to find themselves in a tight spot next week if the SNP succeed in forcing a vote on compensation for Waspi women.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025 Anas Sarwar grilled on how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation ANAS Sarwar has declined to clarify how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation despite suggestions from his Holyrood colleague they…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025 John Swinney laughs at prospect of SNP-Labour coalition at Holyrood JOHN Swinney has laughed at the prospect of a governing coalition with Scottish Labour after the 2026 Holyrood elections ...