Scottish Greens unanimously agree to work with new SNP leader Humza Yousaf The party is to continue with the Bute House agreement that brought it into government in Scotland. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
MSPs brace for new era in Holyrood as leadership contest comes to an end MSPs are braced for a changing of the guard as Nicola Sturgeon’s defining era as Scotland’s first female First Minister draws to a close. The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023
Scottish Greens: Party members to decide if our MSPs will vote for new FM THE Scottish Greens will hold a special council meeting immediately after the new SNP leader is announced to decide if MSPs should back the… The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023
MSPs probing ferries scandal 'rushed report to attack Nicola Sturgeon', SNP claim SNP members of the committee probing the Ferguson Marine ferries fiasco have launched an extraordinary broadside at the group’s chair... The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023
Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech as First Minister She is stepping down next week after more than eight years in the top job in Scottish politics. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
MSPs would face 'wrath' of Scots if they refused to install FM, says Kate Forbes Forbes was responding to claims made by fellow contender Yousaf that scrapping the Bute House agreement could lead to Forbes or Ash Regan struggling… The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023
People do not vote for divided parties, Yousaf tells Cherry SNP MP Joanna Cherry said the ‘party machine’ was behind Humza Yousaf’s bid for the leadership. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023
Caledonian Sleeper rail service to be nationalised by Scottish ministers Highlands-London service will be run by state-owned company after operator Serco loses contract seven years early The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023
MSPs approve six-month extension for short-term let legislation Scottish tourism bodies welcome the move to help existing operators Insider UK · Mar 2, 2023
Reducing the age of Scotland’s ferry fleet will be ‘financially challenging’ Most recent figure to reduce the age of ferries to around 15 years was £1.4bn - but this has not been adjusted for recent inflation rises Insider UK · Mar 1, 2023
Could SNP and Green MSPs block Kate Forbes from becoming first minister? A SMALL number of SNP MSPs wouldn’t vote to allow Kate Forbes to become first minister should she win the party’s leadership contest, according… The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023
SNP MSPs to 'vote against' Kate Forbes as First Minister over same sex marriage row EXCLUSIVE: A senior SNP source told the Record that up to six MSPs would struggle to vote for Forbes even if she became SNP leader. Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023
MSPs unite to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine on first anniversary of war The Scottish Parliament held a debate on Thursday to mark Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022. The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023
SNP MSPs turn their back on Kate Forbes and swing behind Humza Yousaf after same sex marriage row Kate Forbes' campaign is floundering after she was widely criticised for her comments on gay marriage Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023
Insider UK · Feb 22, 2023 Scottish councils to receive extra £100 million Budget boost The windfall came from extra Barnett consequentials and a forecasting error
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023 Big Tobacco intensifies Scottish Parliament lobbying as new restriction plans loom TOBACCO companies have intensified their lobbying efforts at Holyrood ahead of a potential tightening of smoking legislation and met with MSPs at…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023 SNP MSPs join calls for Nicola Sturgeon to halt 'reckless' Deposit Return Scheme SNP MSPs are among a cross-party group at Holyrood who have told the First Minister that bringing in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as planned in…
Insider UK · Feb 9, 2023 MSPs close petition calling for end to trawling and dredging in inshore waters Committee pledges to consider the issue when it examines the Scottish Government’s forthcoming National Marine Plan
The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023 MSPs to consider ban on trawling and dredging in inshore waters A HOLYROOD committee has said it will consider imposing a ban on boats trawling and dredging in Scotland’s inshore waters.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2023 MSP to challenge BBC over controversial Question Time trans rights debate AN SNP MSP has said he will challenge the BBC over the trans rights debate on Thursday’s Question Time after it was accused of broadcasting…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2023 Scottish ministers say they did not know trans rapist was put in women’s jail Placing of transgender woman Isla Bryson in Cornton Vale caused outrage and led to review of all transgender inmates’ placings
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023 Sturgeon blasted for ‘refusal’ to come to Holyrood over trans prisoners row Scottish Conservatives had been calling for the First Minister to make a statement to MSPs on the management of trans offenders.
Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023 North Lanarkshire leader warns of 'impossible' budget choices Jim Logue is hosting a special briefing for MSPs as the authority prepares to make cuts of £67 million over three years
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023 Animal activists hail Holyrood move to firm up anti-hunting laws Campaigners welcome vote by MSPs to close loopholes they say were smokescreen for illegal foxhunting