The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Douglas Ross to resign as Scottish Tory leader after election

Surprise announcement comes amid internal party pressure and fresh allegations over expenses claims

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024

Alex Salmond confirms bid for Holyrood return as he rules out Westminster contest

ALEX Salmond has announced he wants to return to Holyrood – but won’t stand in the upcoming Westminster election.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

Police ‘assessing’ further complaint over Michael Matheson iPad bill

The SNP MSP has been banned from Holyrood for 27 days.

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2024

‘The SNP are in trouble’: Scottish voters on the drama at Holyrood

As John Swinney emerges as favourite to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader, Guardian readers share their views

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

SNP defeats Labour confidence motion and sets out plan for choosing new leader

Spokesperson confirms ‘informal meeting’ has taken place between leadership frontrunners John Swinney and Kate Forbes

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2024

Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

The First Minister is attempting to build bridges with other Scottish parties as he fights for his political future.

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2024

Humza Yousaf fights to stay on as second no confidence motion tabled

SNP leader says he will take party into general election, as Scottish Labour submits motion against his government

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024

Assisted dying: what are the laws in UK and what changes are proposed?

Scotland could become first part of UK to offer terminally ill adults assistance to end their lives if Holyrood approves bill

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

Pro-Palestine campaigners holding 'sit-in' at Holyrood

PRO-PALESTINE campaigners are holding a “sit-in” protest at the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

SNP minister 'backs Alba plan for referendum on Holyrood's powers'

A MINISTER in the Scottish Government and a second SNP MSP have backed Alba’s plans for a referendum on Holyrood’s powers, Ash Regan has…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024