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Scottish Greens mark ‘generational shift’ as Greer and Mackay become co-leaders

A ballot of party members saw the pair replace Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater at the helm.

Evening Standard · 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

'All of us have a responsibility to debunk misinformation targeting refugees'

"ALL of us" have a responsibility to "debunk myths and misinformation" targeting refugees and asylum seekers, Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025

Parliament will continue current session until spring 2026, ministers announce

The session, which began in July last year after Labour won the election, could run to nearly two years long as a result of the announcement.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Labour sinks to lowest poll rating since election as party trails behind Reform UK with voters

Just 20% of voters said they would back Sir Keir Starmer’s party at a general election - the party’s lowest approval rating in six years

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

'Disastrous' Labour and Tories to blame for Reform UK defections, Kate Forbes says

Kate Forbes has responded to the latest defections to Reform UK, saying that Labour and the Tories have "nothing to offer" the people of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

John Swinney says new Reform MSP should quit Holyrood

The Reform MSP who defected from the Tories this week should stand down, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

Reform MSP left red-faced as past comments on immigration resurface

REFORM UK’S newest MSP has been left red-faced after past comments resurfaced which appeared to put him at odds with the party line.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025

MSP should stand down after defection to Reform, says Swinney

Graham Simpson announced he was leaving the Scottish Conservatives to join Nigel Farage’s party on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025

Who are the top aides Keir Starmer has sacked in the last year as Nin Pandit leaves

A string of high-profile sackings and resignations has marked Prime Minister Keir Starmer's first year in power, culminating in the recent departure of his top civil servant

Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025