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Presiding officer gives security update after hidden camera claims against Labour MSP

THE Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer has said there will be “enhanced security checks” ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

Colin Smyth visited Holyrood with Girl Guides after 'indecent images' charge

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP facing charges linked to alleged hidden recording devices in Holyrood toilets was allowed to visit the parliamentary estate…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

Scottish Labour MSP announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has announced their intention to resign from Holyrood in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2025

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John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

MSPs 'interviewed as part of police probe into secret camera in Holyrood toilet'

SEVERAL MSPs and other parliamentary staff have allegedly been contacted by police as part of an investigation into claims a camera was placed in a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025

MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth has released a statement denying allegations a secret camera was placed in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Smyth has released a statement denying the allegations

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

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No covert recording devices found in police searches of Holyrood toilets

Parliament bosses said there will be ‘enhanced additional checks’ going forward.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Police sweep Holyrood toilets as MSP charged over 'hidden camera'

Police Scotland has swept Scottish Parliament toilets for hidden cameras after a suspended Labour MSP was charged with possessing indecent images…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged after ‘camera hidden in Holyrood toilet’

Suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been charged over allegations a secret camera was placed in toilets inside the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged after ‘camera hidden in parliament toilet’

Allegations emerged on Thursday evening as the Labour MSP Colin Smyth had his Holyrood pass deactivated

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Suspended Labour MSP charged after ‘camera hidden in Parliament toilet’

Allegations emerged on Thursday evening as the Labour MSP Colin Smyth had his Holyrood pass deactivated.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Jackie Baillie reported to Holyrood authorities over alleged rule breach

SCOTTISH Labour’s deputy leader has been reported to parliamentary authorities for alleged rule breaches, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 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.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2025

Police Scotland using live facial recognition 'not justifiable', SNP members say

POLICE Scotland's consideration to use live facial recognition technology is “not justifiable” and would be a “radical departure” from the…

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

Beauty influencers can be ‘just as toxic’ as Andrew Tate, psychiatrist warns

Professor Mathew Sadlier also told a Festival of Politics event that ‘societal change’ is needed around children’s use of smartphones.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

Campaign groups join calls for 'offensive' oath of allegiance to be axed at Holyrood

Pro-Republic campaign groups have joined calls to drop the oath of allegiance to King Charles at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025

‘Let’s pick a fight’: Ross Greer pitches alternative Scottish independence strategy

ROSS GREER has pitched an alternative Scottish independence strategy to rival John Swinney’s ....

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Who is suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth?

SCOTTISH Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been suspended by the party after being charged in connection with possession of "indecent images".

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Scottish Labour MSP charged for 'possession of indecent images'

SCOTTISH Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been suspended from the party after an arrest linked to "indecent images" ...

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025

Swinney says SNP majority at Holyrood could make second referendum a ‘reality’

John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon has shown 'complete lack of human decency,' says Alex Salmond's niece

Alex Salmond's niece has said Nicola Sturgeon has shown "a complete lack of human decency" after new personal attacks against her uncle in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

Scottish Government slaps down Tory MSP over Nicola Sturgeon memoir claims

THE Scottish Government has rubbished claims by a Tory MSP that Nicola Sturgeon violated the ministerial code in asking the Supreme Court if she…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025

Ian Blackford decides not to stand for Holyrood after 'careful reflection'

Ian Blackford has announced he will not stand as a candidate in next year's Holyrood election

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