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Councillor defects from SNP to Alba after being inspired by Ash Regan

ALEX Salmond's Alba Party have representation at council, Holyrood and Westminster level for the first time after another representative defected…

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters protest outside Holyrood as cuts lead to ‘crisis’

FIREFIGHTERS have staged a rally outside the Scottish Parliament demanding the government takes urgent action to end a decade of cuts they say have…

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson criticises 'intolerable' lack of childcare in Scottish Parliament

ANGUS Robertson has criticised the Scottish Parliament’s lack of available childcare as “intolerable” and called for better provisions to be…

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Row as Scottish Parliament authority declines to fly Israeli flag

A ROW has erupted after the committee of MSPs governing the Scottish Parliament declined to fly the Israeli flag outside the Holyrood building ...

The National (Scotland)

Culture sector brands funding cut 'huge betrayal' during Holyrood protest

WORKERS in Scotland’s culture sector have railed against the re-imposition of a £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland funding.

The National (Scotland)

SNP slam Rishi Sunak's ‘snide’ motorhome jibe at Tory party conference

RISHI Sunak has mocked the SNP at the Tory party conference, claiming that the UK Government had sent enough money to Holyrood to pay for…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes: I did not want Fergus Ewing to stand alone after SNP suspension

Fergus Ewing was suspended from the SNP group at Holyrood after voting against the Scottish Government.

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Alister Jack claims 'devolve and forget' era in Scotland is dead

ALISTER Jack has said the era of “devolve and forget” is “dead” as he vowed to continue to work directly with local authorities and bypass

The National (Scotland)

Punished Ewing will ‘consider’ rejoining SNP group at Holyrood after suspension

SNP MSPs voted to suspend the former rural economy secretary for seven days.

The Independent UK

Minister defends decision to suspend rebel Fergus Ewing from SNP group

SUSPENDING rebel SNP MSP Fergus Ewing from the party group at Holyrood for a week is proportionate, a senior member of the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish gender recognition bill would leave UK law untouched, court told

Holyrood lawyer argues UK minister relied on ‘irrelevant considerations’ to justify use of section 35 veto

The Guardian - UK

What is at stake in the battle over the Scottish gender recognition bill?

What the SNP government wanted to achieve and why it has ended up in court with the UK government

The Guardian - UK

LibDems to hold debate on proposed council tax rises ahead of consultation closing

THE Scottish LibDems are set to lead a Holyrood debate calling on ministers to scrap plans that could see council tax hiked by up to 22.5 in some…

The National (Scotland)

Legal battle over gender reform legislation ‘could last until 2024’

A COURTROOM showdown over the blocking of Holyrood’s gender reform legislation will take place this week – but the legal battle could last until…

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Scottish Tories to force vote on short-term lets scheme in Holyrood this week

THE Scottish Tories are set to force a vote in parliament in a bid to delay the short term lets licensing scheme later this week.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood Weekly returns with special Programme for Government episode with Neil Gray

THE National's Holyrood Weekly podcast is back - with a special bumper episode featuring an exclusive interview with Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray.

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme

ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross roasted by one of his own MSPs during political awards ceremony

DOUGLAS Ross was reportedly roasted by one of his MSPs during a political awards ceremony.

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The Independent UK

Holyrood leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II one year on from death

Friday marks one year since the death of the Queen.

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Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

The former SNP leader was mistakenly referred to as ‘first minister’ by the Deputy Presiding Officer at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon delivers warning in first Holyrood speech since resignation

NICOLA Sturgeon has spoken in the Scottish Parliament chamber for the first time since resigning as first minister ...

The National (Scotland)

A9 dualling will not be finished before 2026 Holyrood election, says Yousaf

WORK to dual the A9 will not be completed before the next Holyrood election in May 2026, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSPs pictured with 'offensive' poster at short-term lets scheme Holyrood protest

SCOTTISH Tory MSPs were photographed beside an “offensive” placard that appeared to liken the Short-Term Lets licensing scheme to ethnic…

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

The programme outlines the legislation ministers plan to bring forward over the court of the coming year at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

The Scottish First Minister revealed the Programme for Government as Holyrood returned after the summer recess.

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