The Tartan Army can be an inspiration for new Scottish Government THERE’S one word for Scotland’s contribution to the World Cup thus far. Joy The National (Scotland) · Jun 18
Is Holyrood's eight MSPs of colour good enough for modern Scotland? SCOTLAND likes to describe itself as a civic-minded nation: one where everyone has a stake in shaping the country’s future The National (Scotland) · Jun 18
Scottish Tory candidate 'could cost taxpayers £1m in AI questions' at Westminster THE SNP have claimed that Douglas Lumsden could cost taxpayers over £1 million in AI questions if elected in the forthcoming Aberdeen South… The National (Scotland) · Jun 16
Flynn ‘gutted’ not to be in Boston for Scotland’s opening World Cup win Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn instead watched the match at home with his son – but is due to fly to the States later in the tournament. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Former Tory leader urges Aberdeen South constituents not to split unionist vote The by-election was called by the resignation of former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn following his election to Holyrood. Evening Standard · Jun 12
King and Queen to attend ceremony to open new Scottish Parliament term Charles will speak at the service, which will take place at Holyrood on June 27. Evening Standard · Jun 12
MSPs vote down Labour calls for Murrell inquiry at Holyrood Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar said the crimes committed by Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband amounted to ‘the greatest political scandal since devolution’. Evening Standard · Jun 10
Scottish Labour bid for SNP inquiry fails as MSPs back probe into ALL parties A LABOUR bid for a Scottish Parliament inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal has failed after MSPs backed an inquiry into ALL… The National (Scotland) · Jun 10
Reform UK and Nigel Farage 'fanned flames of race riots in Glasgow and Belfast' THE finger has been pointed at Reform UK MSPs and their leader Nigel Farage after “race riots” broke out in Glasgow and Belfast ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 10
Greens call for independent inquiry into ALL Scottish party finances THE Scottish Greens have called for an independent inquiry into all parties finances. The National (Scotland) · Jun 9
Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell. Evening Standard · Jun 8
Reform role in Holyrood housing committee branded a 'joke' by furious tenants union THE Tories and Reform being chosen to lead Holyrood’s social justice, housing and local government committee has been branded a “joke”. The National (Scotland) · Jun 8
Scotland 'definitely' needs a tax on land, former finance secretary says SCOTLAND must bring in a land value tax – and the SNP have been looking at ways to make it happen, the former finance secretary has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 7
Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5 Scottish Labour 'to review link' with UK bosses after election hammering SCOTTISH Labour are reportedly set to review their links with their UK bosses after Anas Sarwar led the party to its worst ever Holyrood defeat.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 4 How the Celtic Alliance leaders used their powers on the ground this week Of the three nationalist parties, Sinn Fein made the most substantial constitutional move during the past week
Evening Standard · Jun 4 SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 Stephen Flynn warns Scots ‘take dim view’ of Westminster interefering in SNP affairs PEOPLE in Scotland would take a “dim view” of Westminster politicians “interfering in internal SNP matters”, Stephen Flynn has said.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 Labour MSP to appear in court over 'drink-driving on bail for child sex images' Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth is expected to appear in court on charges of drink-driving and causing crashes on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
The Conversation · Jun 2 Reform UK surged in the Scottish election. Here’s where the party picked up the most support The Scottish parliamentary election in May saw Reform UK return the same number of MSPs to Holyrood – 17 – as Scottish Labour. This remarkable result – effectively from a standing start – showed that the party is now a force to be reckoned with in Scotland just as in…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1 John Curtice gives verdict on impact of Murrell scandal on SNP support JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on the forthcoming Westminster by-elections in Scotland and whether the furore after Peter Murrell pled guilty to…
The Conversation · Jun 1 Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution? Scottish Labour’s result in the 2026 election was its worst in devolution history, but it also sits forlornly in a pattern of serial decline for a party that I dedicated much of my adult life to and once led.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1 Are STV 'throwing away a Scottish media success story with watchdog's support'? STV have been accused of "throwing away" a "Scottish media success story" because of financial worries after Ofcom confirmed the…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1 Former Labour first minister calls for joint Holyrood-Westminster inquiry into SNP A FORMER Labour first minister has called for a joint inquiry between Holyrood and Westminster into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of SNP funds ...