The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

SNP MSP issues statement as Stephen Flynn announces bid to replace her

THE SNP MSP who Stephen Flynn has announced a bid to replace has issued a statement ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2024

Labour detail plans to bypass Holyrood with £1.4bn 'direct investment' in Scotland

THE UK Government has announced plans for £1.4 billion of “direct investment” in Scotland over the next 10 years ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

Salmond left indelible mark on Scotland, Holyrood told as ex-leader remembered

MSPs debated a special motion of condolence to the former first minister on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024

Alex Salmond: The man who taught me political journalism is a contact sport – well before Donald Trump

News analysis: Both The Independent’s political editor David Maddox and Whitehall editor Kate Devlin were Scottish politics reporters at the height of Alex Salmond’s powers. David writes about the political giant he knew with memories from Kate

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland

While the Alba leader’s final years were dominated by controversy, his vision for independence changed Scottish politics for ever, says writer, journalist, campaigner and podcaster Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Expert fires warning to new Scottish Tory leader over electoral hopes

THE Scottish Tories will be slip into third place at Holyrood after the 2026 election unless Russell Findlay can “find some charisma” to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024

Ex-SNP MP stepping back from politics ahead of Holyrood 2026 election

A FORMER SNP MP has announced he is “sitting out” the Holyrood election in 2026 as he plans on “focusing on new opportunities” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024

SNP minister pans Labour MSPs for 'mansplaining' in fiery Holyrood clash

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has hit back at a Labour frontbench MSP after he “mansplained” government budgets to her ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

Assisted dying bill outwith Holyrood's powers and 'may need Westminster permission'

AN assisted dying bill making its way through Holyrood is outwith the powers of the Scottish Parliament, the country’s Health Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Former SNP MP joins protest as royals attend Holyrood anniversary celebrations

A FORMER SNP​ MP has joined an anti-monarchy protest as the King and Queen attended the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024