Farage is ‘midwife’ of Holyrood pro-indy majority, Sir John Curtice says A panel of experts spoke about the recent Scottish Parliament elections at the Edinburgh Book Festival on Friday. The Independent UK · Aug 21
Scottish politics has a dullness problem. Here's what we need to do about that Parliament does not need to become louder. It needs to become more purposeful. The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
Ballot Box Scotland on why Scottish Labour are on their 'death bed' A SCOTTISH pollster has said Scottish Labour are “on their death bed”, suggesting the party continues to believe it has a right to win every… The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
Scottish politician marries Kerala partner at Guruvayur temple a decade after UK wedding Scottish National Party (SNP) politician and Scottish Parliament member Martyn Day has celebrated his marriage to his Kerala-born partner, Nidhin Chand, in a traditional ceremony at the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur, fulfilling her decade-long wish of having the wedding in the temple town. The Times of India · Aug 19
Douglas Alexander is happy to see Scottish Labour reduced to irrelevance DOUGLAS Alexander has come up with a novel explanation of why his party were dealt a humbling defeat at this year’s Scottish Parliament election. The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Campaign to get Scottish morning rolls Unesco status receives cross-party backing Whether it’s a softy or well-fired, we Scots are fiercely loyal to our morning roll orders – and now the humble breakfast staple could be on its… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Labour 'misjudged' SNP's popularity, Douglas Alexander admits after election defeat DOUGLAS Alexander has admitted that Labour has “misjudged” how popular the SNP are with voters following his party’s worst-ever Holyrood… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19
Anas Sarwar reduced Scottish Labour to 'commentators', says leadership hopeful A SCOTTISH Labour leadership hopeful has hit out at Anas Sarwar for reducing the party to “commentators”. The National (Scotland) · Aug 14
Scottish Labour must be bold in wake of election defeat, says leadership hopeful Joe Fagan said the party must now look to ‘shape what happens next’. Evening Standard · Aug 14
What we learned as three Scottish Labour leadership contenders lay out their bids THE three contenders to take over as Scottish Labour leader have laid out their stalls ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2
Wikipedia page of Scottish Labour leadership hopeful edited just before bid confirmed A Scottish Labour leadership candidate is facing questions after his Wikipedia page was edited to play down past controversies .... The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Third Labour MSP launches bid to be Scottish leader with vow to 'win back trust' A THIRD Scottish Labour MSP has launched their bid to be leader of the party in Scotland following the resignation of Anas Sarwar The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
Starmer refusing to quit selfish and stubborn, says Lennon The key issue on the doorsteps for Labour activists ahead of May’s election was Sir Keir Starmer, according to Monica Lennon. Evening Standard · Jul 27
Lord Sarwar and Scottish Labour spin machine think voters won’t spot the con SCOTTISH Labour politicians have gone to outrageous lengths trying to spin the fallout from Anas Sarwar swanning off to the House of Lords. The National (Scotland) · Jul 24
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Andy Burnham 'won't overrule devolution' – but says referendum 'off limits' PRIME Minister Andy Burnham has apparently committed not to overrule the Scottish Parliament in his bid for further devolution across the UK.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Burnham exacerbating mistrust in politics with Sarwar appointment – Swinney Anas Sarwar is expected to be appointed to the House of Lords and made a UK Government minister.
Evening Standard · Jul 22 Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Anas Sarwar to step down as Scottish Labour leader and join Andy Burnham’s government in new role Mr Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government Anas Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 John Swinney sets out independence mandate to Andy Burnham in first call with new PM John Swinney has told the new Prime Minister that with a pro-independence majority in Holyrood, the future of Scotland must be "decided by the…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 John Swinney to push Andy Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote JOHN Swinney has said he will push Andy Burnham for the powers to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence
Evening Standard · Jul 20 Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19 Scottish human rights watchdog sued by own executive in gender-critical dispute THE Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is being sued by one of its executives for discriminating against her gender-critical beliefs.