Leaders warned Scotland risks becoming a ‘tumbleweed area’ over business rates The leaders of Scotland’s six biggest parties faced off on the same stage for the first time in this election campaign. The Independent UK · Apr 2
Scottish Greens candidate row has been ‘difficult’ for all involved – co-leader Ross Greer said he was ‘confident’ that Maggie Chapman will be re-elected in the north east region. Evening Standard · Apr 2
Scottish Greens on verge of historic result, says Gillian Mackay The Greens co-leader was speaking as the party launched its Holyrood election campaign in Edinburgh on Thursday. Evening Standard · Apr 2
End ‘ridiculous’ royal tax breaks, Greens urge in election pledge The party it was unfair the ‘scandal-ridden’ family were given perks while costs were soaring for regular people. Evening Standard · Mar 31
Scottish Greens pledge integrated transport ticketing system The system would be funded by scrapping road-building projects, the party said. Evening Standard · Mar 30
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
Greens co-leaders could share FM role if party wins Holyrood election Gillian Mackay suggested she could share the post with fellow Scottish Green Party co-leader Ross Greer if the party was to win in May. Evening Standard · Mar 26
John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Sir Keir Starmer still ‘determined’ Anas Sarwar should be Scotland’s next FM Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said while Mr Sarwar had called for the PM to quit, Sir Keir still wants to see him win May’s Holyrood election. Evening Standard · Feb 10
Swinney sparks confusion over Mossmorran jobs comment The First Minister appeared to confirm workers made redundant will be guaranteed job interviews, but it was later confirmed that is not the case. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025
Scottish Government ‘broke promise’ to Mossmorran workers, Swinney told Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer raised the closure of the site during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Dozens join rally calling for Rockstar Games to reinstate sacked workers The company has said action was taken after staff were found to be leaking ‘confidential information’ in a public forum. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025
Scottish MSP demands Britons who fought for Israel be tried for war crimes Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer made the plea in his speech to the party’s conference in Edinburgh. Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025
Campaigners react to Scottish Government's latest independence paper CAMPAIGNERS and politicians have responded to the publication of the Scottish Government’s latest paper on independence. The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2025 Scottish Greens to unveil new 'brave and combative' independence strategy THE Scottish Greens will unveil a new “brave and combative” independence strategy, Ross Greer has said ...
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Four Scots on Gaza aid flotilla ‘kidnapped’ by Israel, Green co-leader says Ross Greer called on the First Minister to demand the ‘immediate release’ of those onboard the vessels.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025 FMQs: John Swinney lays into Anas Sarwar after 'elitist and snooty' attack JOHN Swinney furiously laid into Anas Sarwar over his promises Grangemouth would be saved from closure after the Scottish Labour leader branded his…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025 MSPs vote to allow councils to hike tax on second homes – with no limit MSPS have voted to allow councils to hike council tax on second and empty homes – without any cap.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025 Health Secretary defends Tony Blair as interim leader of Gaza despite Iraq history UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has backed Donald Trump’s plans to install Tony Blair as interim leader of Gaza.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025 'Millions of pounds' of council tax debt could be written off in fresh proposals Changes proposed to the Housing Bill could lead to millions of pounds of council tax debt being written off, the Scottish Greens have claimed ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025 Ministers urged to reject Flamingo Land plans for Loch Lomond 'for good' The Scottish Government should reject the controversial development plans for the shores of Loch Lomond “for good”, the Greens have said ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025 John Swinney rejects calls to boycott white-tie banquet in Donald Trump's honour JOHN Swinney has rejected calls to boycott a state banquet at Windsor Castle in Donald Trump’s honour.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025 Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025 John Swinney to urge MSPs to unite in call for recognition of Palestinian State JOHN Swinney will call on the Scottish Parliament to unite and agree that the State of Palestine should be recognised.
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025 First Minister to address Holyrood on Gaza Scottish ministers discussed potential action at the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday.