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‘Odds against’ John Swinney’s SNP winning Holyrood majority, says polling expert

Professor Sir John Curtice gave his latest view on the eve of Thursday’s Scottish Parliament election.

Evening Standard · May 6

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

Evening Standard · May 4

May 7 elections in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know

Elections are being held for the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd in Wales and 136 councils in England.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline just hours away

Along with Monday’s deadline to register to vote, there are a number of other key dates before polling day

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Scottish Parliament ‘paying lip service’ to oil and gas industry – Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader made her comments while on a visit to Scotland.

Evening Standard · Apr 16

Badenoch: Only Tories will stand up against SNP’s ‘divisive’ referendum plans

The Conservative leader is expected to address supporters at a rally in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Apr 15

May elections: what five politics experts are looking out for

On May 7 2026, voters in England, Scotland and Wales will head to the polls. Parliamentary elections are taking place in the devolved Welsh Senedd Cymru and Scottish Parliament, and local elections for over 4,850 councillor roles could have huge implications for local governments throughout England. With all to play…

The Conversation · Apr 10

SNP only party ‘serious about winning’ Holyrood election, Swinney claims

The First Minister said Labour had given up the ‘pretence’ that they were trying to win a majority at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · Apr 3

Swinney calls on PM to recall House of Commons to deal with UK energy ‘crisis’

Scotland’s First Minister said Keir Starmer was ‘sleepwalking’ into an ‘unprecedented energy crisis’.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Recall Parliament to sort out ferries crisis, demands Scottish Lib Dem leader

Alex Cole-Hamilton said MSPs had to ‘sort out this mess’ which he said was created by the SNP government.

Evening Standard · Mar 31