Watchdog censures newly elected SNP MSP over 'failure' in councillor role A NEWLY elected SNP MSP has been censured by a standards watchdog ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 7
SNP MSP breaks with Scottish Government on Jackdaw and Rosebank The announcement comes after the party lost the Aberdeen South by-election last month. Evening Standard · Jul 7
Scottish Labour MSP earns up to £60k from rental properties in own region A SCOTTISH Labour MSP makes an estimated £60,000 a year from renting two private lets and two commercial properties, it has been revealed. The National (Scotland) · Jul 5
Algerians hold parliamentary elections overshadowed by candidate bans Algerians on Thursday voted in parliamentary elections amid concerns over turnout after a campaign season marked by low attendance at official campaign events. Electoral authorities barred 269 candidates from running for the 407-seat lower house of parliament ahead of the vote. France 24 · Jul 2
Algeria votes in parliamentary elections amid public apathy and football fever Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections on Thursday, with cost of living concerns, questions over political freedoms and the national football team’s World Cup run all competing for public attention. Radio France Internationale · Jul 2
MSPs asked to declare sex and trans status by Scottish Parliament after website row THE Scottish Parliament has asked MSPs to declare their sex and transgender status following a row about Holyrood’s website’s gender search… The National (Scotland) · Jun 2
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEO StarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity, and agri supply chains. The Economic Times · Jun 2
Malcolm Offord skipped new MSP inductions but ‘took the free lunches’ MALCOLM Offord didn’t show up for any first-time MSP induction sessions but took advantage of the free lunches, an MSP has said. The National (Scotland) · May 19
Indian-origin Green MSP Q Manivannan sparks row after backing taxpayer-funded reparations for Palestine Q Manivannan, an Indian-origin Scottish Green MSP elected to the Scottish Parliament last week, has drawn criticism after endorsing calls for reparations to Palestinians funded by Scottish taxpayers. The Times of India · May 18
Non-binary Indian on student visa elected to Scottish Parliament A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their… The Times of India · May 10
MSP urges colleagues to ‘rise to the challenge’ in final assisted dying vote Liam McArthur said a change in the law is ‘long overdue and desperately needed’. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Assisted dying Bill would be most heavily safeguarded law of its kind, says MSP Legislation introduced by Liam McArthur to allow terminally ill Scots to seek help to die is now in its final stages at Holyrood. Evening Standard · Mar 10
Christian Horner Alpine investment rumours intensify with links to former McLaren Racing backers Christian Horner has reportedly held talks with MSP Sports Capital about backing a potential investment deal involving Alpine Motorsport · Feb 9
MoD dismiss SNP call for inquiry into nuclear leaks at Trident bases THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has claimed it is “factually incorrect” to suggest that radioactive leaks at Scottish sites posed a safety risk… The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025 I have 100% confidence in Findlay despite defections, says Badenoch The Scottish Conservatives have seen three high-profile MSP defections this year.
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 24, 2025 'End of an era': Patrick Harvie looks back at 17 years leading Scottish Greens “IT is going to be a little weird,” Patrick Harvie says, as he ponders a future outside of the top job in the Scottish Greens after 17 years.
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025 MSP Jeremy Balfour quits Scottish Conservatives over ‘reactionary politics’ He said he no longer believes the Tories have a ‘positive platform’ to offer, and he will now sit as an independent.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025 Could, and should, the SNP move left without Kate Forbes? Pollsters have their say KATE Forbes announcing she will step down next year has sent shockwaves around Scotland's political establishment ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2025 Maggie Chapman dropped as top Scottish Greens candidate for Holyrood election Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman has lost her top spot on the North East list of Scottish Greens candidates standing in next year's election ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2025 Inside the 'pivotal' Scottish Greens leadership contest THE Scottish Greens are at a “pivotal moment” as the party gears up for its first leadership election without Patrick Harvie in almost two…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2025 Pam Duncan-Glancy among Scots recognised in honours list An MSP and a couple who set up a charity after their daughter was killed in Afghanistan are among the Scots recognised in the…
TechRadar · May 28, 2025 DragonForce ransomware hacks SimpleHelp RMM tool to attack MSPs DragonForce group found stealing files and deploying encryptors through known vulnerabilities.
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025 Anas Sarwar's top aide accused of 'disadvantaging' left-wing candidates ANAS Sarwar’s top aide has been accused of causing “unnecessary divisions” after a left-wing MSP accused the party of putting them at a…
Evening Standard · May 13, 2025 If in doubt on assisted dying, vote no, actress urges MSPs The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill will face an initial vote on Tuesday.