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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

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025

Former SNP MP and Holyrood presiding officer George Reid dies aged 86

FORMER Holyrood presiding officer and SNP politician George Reid has died at the age of 86, his family have announced ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

Sir George Reid’s lifetime of dedication to serving public

He became Holyrood’s second presiding officer.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

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Former Holyrood presiding officer Sir George Reid dies aged 86

The ex-journalist oversaw the move to the new Scottish Parliament building at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

George Galloway to stand as candidate for Holyrood 2026 election

GEORGE Galloway has announced his political comeback as he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Scottish Parliament election ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

I considered leaving Holyrood after first term, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon spoke of feeling she had ‘failed’ when she did not win the constituency she stood in at the first Scottish Parliament election.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

Scottish Labour react to Kate Forbes standing down at election with potshot at SNP

SCOTTISH Labour have claimed Kate Forbes standing down at the election is a sign that “the writing is on the wall” for the SNP.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

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'Totally gutted': SNP politicians and members react as Kate Forbes to stand down

SNP politicians and members have expressed shock at the news that Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down from Holyrood next year

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Why we're still campaigning for LGBT-inclusive education after 10 years

OF all the campaigning groups forged in the febrile atmosphere of post-referendum Scotland, Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) has been one of the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2025

Scottish politicians unfollow Unionist group after 'bomb Holyrood' post

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is one of several politicians to have removed a fringe pro-Union group from his feed on Twitter/X after a series of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31, 2025

Donald Trump says he’s heard ‘great things’ about John Swinney

The US President suggested a country ‘can’t go through that too much’ when asked about a second independence referendum.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

'No shortcut to independence' insists John Swinney after call for SNP majority

THERE is “no shortcut to independence” John Swinney has insisted, as he urged Scots to elect an SNP majority to Holyrood in 2026.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2025

Are 16-year-old voters the key to future-proofing democracy?

In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer's Labour government has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all future elections, in a bid to "modernise democracy". But for the handful of other countries who have made the move, results have been mixed.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2025

SNP call for Scottish visa powers as 70 per cent of businesses support scheme

The SNP have reiterated calls for powers to be devolved to the Scottish Parliament to create a bespoke Scottish visa after analysis showed 70 per…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025

'Unacceptable': SNP hit out as Labour 'keep Tory-era veto on Scottish laws'

A Labour review of controversial Tory-era legislation has left an “effective veto” for UK ministers on Scottish Parliament legislation, the…

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Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

Minister vows ‘improvements’ to Internal Market Act

However Scottish Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson continued to insist the legislation, introduced after Brexit, should be repealed.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2025

Insider lifts lid on workings of Corbyn-Sultana project in Scotland

Insider reveals what is going on with Corbyn-Sultana project in Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

MSPs seek views on proposals for new ‘ecocide’ law to tackle polluters

A Scottish Parliament committee is inviting the public to have their say on proposals for a new law aimed at tackling the worst polluters in Scotland

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025

MSP vows to continue campaign for brain tumour cure after leaving Holyrood

Beatrice Wishart has been a campaigner for Brain Tumour Research since her daughter was diagnosed with one in 2012.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2025

Scottish Parliament won't release files on transgender toilet policy

THE Scottish Parliament has refused to release documents behind the decision to ban transgender women from female toilets as it is a “live…

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed

Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton quoted one Scot as saying people are ‘scared, attacked and traumatised’ by the birds.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Ex-Dundee University principal says returning £150,000 ‘not in thought process’

Professor Iain Gillespie faced Holyrood’s Education Committee on Thursday.

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