SNP push for independence would only bring joy to despots like Putin – Findlay The Scottish Conservatives have hit out at what they called the SNP’s ‘weird and wacky ideas’. Evening Standard · Mar 31
Cole-Hamilton opens door to helping Sarwar become first minister But the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said there were no deals or alliances going into the Holyrood election. Evening Standard · Mar 31
Scotland held back by the decisions of Westminster, Swinney tells rally The SNP leader believes an overall majority for his party will force the UK Government to allow a second Scottish independence referendum. Evening Standard · Mar 28
Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week. Evening Standard · Mar 27
Flynn ‘worried’ about comments from victim of ‘predator’ former council boss Jordan Linden, the ex-leader of North Lanarkshire Council, was convicted of five sex assaults and five other offences on Thursday. Evening Standard · Mar 27
Offord criticises ‘fake outrage’ over joke he admits was ‘probably’ homophobic The Reform UK leader in Scotland made the remark in 2018 but it became public knowledge this week. Evening Standard · Mar 27
Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow as investigations into death continue Shelley Martin recently criticised ‘unacceptable’ delays around inquiries into the death her husband Barry in the Jenners fire in 2023. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Party leaders bid for votes on first day of Holyrood election campaign With Thursday marking the first day of campaigning for the Scottish Parliament election, party leaders were looking to win over voters. Evening Standard · Mar 26
SNP ‘ready to win big’ and put Scotland on path to independence – Swinney The SNP leader said the Holyrood election campaign – which got under way on Thursday – is ‘crucial’ for the country. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Lib Dems ‘winning again’ with positive vision for change, says Cole-Hamilton The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said his party can deliver change ‘fairness at its heart’. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Reform will ‘dismantle’ NHS if they win election, DWP Secretary warns Pat McFadden claimed that if Reform wins the Holyrood election the party would move the country to an insurance model. Evening Standard · Mar 25
Sturgeon: I’m happier after Branchform saga than I might otherwise have been The former first minister was cleared of any wrongdoing and she is now stepping down as an MSP. The Independent UK · Mar 24
Offord stands by Reform candidates, saying one will be ‘first-class MSP’ Malcolm Offord suggested people should ‘take less offence’ after candidates’ social media posts drew criticism. Evening Standard · Mar 22
Scottish Government appoints group to create memorial for Queen Elizabeth II Funding will be met by the UK Government. Evening Standard · Mar 22
Evening Standard · Mar 21 Police keep opposing groups apart as anti-immigration rally held at Holyrood A group called Unite the Clans Scotland held a rally outside the Scottish Parliament.
Evening Standard · Mar 20 Reform’s Scottish leader defends candidates after ‘fruity’ comments emerge One candidate reportedly previously said on social media that Muslims should be deported.
Evening Standard · Mar 19 Scotland at a crossroads ahead of ‘critical’ election, says Reform’s Offord Party members met on Thursday as Reform’s candidates were announced and the policy platform was launched.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Scotland follows Wales in banning greyhound racing MSPs voted to end greyhound racing in Scotland by 70 votes to 27.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 MSPs vote on greyhound racing ban a day after Senedd approves move The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill will be voted on at Holyrood on Wednesday evening.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Improvements to end-of-life care ‘urgently needed’ across UK, says Gordon Brown The former prime minister was speaking after a Bill to allow assisted dying in Scotland was voted down by MSPs.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Defeat of Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill ‘strengthens our resolve’ – campaigners Supporters of the change have insisted the issue is ‘not going away’ after MSPs voted down the proposed legislation.
Evening Standard · Mar 18 Scottish Labour pledge to tackle ‘gross inequalities’ in cancer screening The pledge comes ahead of the Holyrood elections in May.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 MSPs hail ‘victory for the vulnerable’ after assisted dying bill rejected in Scotland Scotland would have been the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying had the legislation been passed
The Independent UK · Mar 17 MSPs vote down assisted dying Bill at Holyrood Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur had introduced the legislation.
Evening Standard · Mar 17 Final vote on assisted dying Bill is ‘significant moment’ for Holyrood The Scottish Parliament spent several lengthy sessions last week amending the proposed legislation.