Michael Gove offers to help SNP ministers ‘learn from’ English education reforms The former Tory education secretary made the offer in the wake of the latest Pisa international education statistics. Evening Standard · Sep 11
Plans unveiled for new Scottish festival as Edinburgh event moves to England PLANS for a new Scottish TV and screen festival have been unveiled after the Edinburgh TV Festival announced it was ending its 50-year run in the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 28
Edinburgh's festivals set to bring billions to Scotland's economy, report reveals EDINBURGH’S festivals are calculated to have a gross economic impact of more than £4.2 billion in Scotland over the next five years, a new… The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in elections The Guardian - UK · May 10
Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action needed The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Four ways Mairi McAllan can fix Scotland's housing crisis Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Dr Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal. The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025
'Embarrassing': Scottish Labour mocked over basic geography gaffe SCOTTISH Labour have been called out by a Cabinet Secretary for not seeming “to know where they are” after a basic geography blunder ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2024
Scottish Government announces new funding for community renewable projects A NEW scheme has been launched to help community groups across Scotland set up renewable energy generation projects ... The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2024
Scottish first minister John Swinney appoints Kate Forbes as deputy Announcement comes after Swinney is sworn in as seventh first minister ‘for everyone in Scotland’ The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Scottish Greens to vote on power-sharing deal with SNP after carbon goal ditched Green members demand meeting after Scottish government abandons pledge to cut emissions 75% by 2030 The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024
Minister defends decision to suspend rebel Fergus Ewing from SNP group SUSPENDING rebel SNP MSP Fergus Ewing from the party group at Holyrood for a week is proportionate, a senior member of the Scottish Government has… The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2023
Scots Tory MSP rebels as party praises UK's 'alignment with EU' on climate THE Scottish Tories have been panned after they asked MSPs to celebrate Rishi Sunak’s climate U-turns for bringing policy further “in line… The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023
Rishi Sunak's green U-turn risks delaying Scottish climate action, minister says THE Scottish Government could be late in producing its new plans to tackle climate change because of the major “eleventh-hour” U-turn on green… The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2023
Tories and Labour ‘playing politics while planet burns’, says SNP net-zero minister SCOTLAND’S net-zero minister has accused Westminster parties of “playing politics while the planet burns”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023 Scottish government ditches controversial marine protection plan Backlash against proposal has united communities, campaigners and parts of fishing industry
The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023 Fiona Hyslop appointed as Humza Yousaf's new Transport Minister FIONA Hyslop has been appointed as Humza Yousaf's new transport minister.
Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023 Fiona Hyslop to be appointed Transport Minister as Humza Yousaf fills key vacancy It is understood Màiri McAllan will also add transport to her brief as Cabinet Secretary
The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023 Compensation for South Uist businesses is not off the table, says minister MAIRI McAllan has recommitted ministers to talks with South Uist businesses affected by summer sailing cuts - including the topic of…
The National (Scotland) · May 20, 2023 Humza Yousaf calls for 'fairness and balance' on future Question Time episodes THE First Minister has called for “fairness and balance” from future episodes of Question Time.
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023 SNP issue response to Fiona Bruce's 'constant' Question Time interruptions THE SNP have issued a response to Fiona Bruce’s “constant interruptions” on Thursday night’s Question Time.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2023 SNP MSP welcomes reassurance HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities AN SNP MSP has expressed concern about the impact of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) on coastal communities and called on the government to…
Edinburgh Live · Apr 6, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of Edinburgh Science Festival event after police raid home Sturgeon was due to appear at the Edinburgh Science Festival on Thursday evening but cancelled this morning with MSP Màiri McAllan taking her place for the event.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023 Who is Màiri McAllan? Former environment minister joins Cabinet for first time FOLLOWING rumours that she was in line for a promotion Màiri McAllan is joining the Cabinet for the first time as the Secretary for Net Zero and…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023 Who is in the running to be the next deputy first minister? WITH Nicola Sturgeon set to officialy resign and Humza Yousaf all but certain to take over as first minister, there has been much speculation about…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023 Mairi McAllan rules herself out of SNP leadership race SNP MSP Mairi McAllan has ruled herself out of the party's leadership race.