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The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

John Swinney: SNP Holyrood majority would warrant second independence referendum

The First Minister also questioned the future of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.

Evening Standard

Malcolm Offord named Reform’s Scottish leader ahead of ‘two-horse race’ election

Nigel Farage said May’s Holyrood poll is a contest only between his Reform UK party and the SNP.

Evening Standard

Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

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Ministers considered holding indyref on same day as 2011 election, papers reveal

The matter was considered – but ultimately rejected – by then first minister Alex Salmond’s cabinet in 2010.

Evening Standard

Constance faces ministerial code investigation in grooming gangs comments row

The Justice Secretary has been accused of misrepresenting the views of expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Constance made ‘personal and direct apology’ to grooming gangs expert

The Scottish Justice Secretary phoned Professor Alexis Jay after being accused of misrepresenting her in a Holyrood debate in September.

Evening Standard

Constance survives no confidence vote, but faces calls for investigation

Labour is demanding independent investigators look at whether Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance breached the ministerial code.

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Safeguards ‘seriously lacking’ in Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill, warns Forbes

The SNP MSP joined with Labour’s Michael Marra and Tory Edward Mountain to raise concerns about the proposed legislation.

Evening Standard

‘It’s Scotland’s energy’: SNP to focus on renewables in Holyrood election

Leader John Swinney says independence could cut household energy bills by a third in the long term

The Guardian - UK

Medical professionals say ‘greater clarity’ needed over assisted dying Bills

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow surveyed its members for their views on Bills going through Westminster and Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Starmer’s days as PM ‘over’ if SNP wins majority at Holyrood, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of his party’s conference in Aberdeen this weekend.

Evening Standard

Scots warned they'll 'see a lot more' of Keir Starmer ahead of Holyrood election

ARE Labour trying to throw the Holyrood election next year?

The National (Scotland)

'Important step forwards' as Housing Bill passes with plan for rent controls

RENT controls are set to be introduced in Scotland after the Government’s housing reform legislation passed at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

'Shame!': Protesters gather against Holyrood 'Building Bridges with Israel' meeting

Around 100 people have gathered to protest against a meeting of the "Building Bridges With Israel" group at Holyrood ...

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Scottish Labour want to pretend Keir Starmer doesn't exist – here's why it won't work

ANAS Sarwar is so desperate to win the keys to Bute House that he’s going to attempt an impossible magic trick during the Holyrood 2026 election…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar 'distancing himself' from Keir Starmer ahead of Holyrood election

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “distancing himself” from Keir Starmer ahead of the Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Labour must convince Scots the party is ‘good enough’ to win, says Alexander

The new Scottish Secretary said a majority already believed the SNP were ‘bad enough that they deserve to lose’ in May’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

SNP’s time in power at Holyrood running out, Anas Sarwar insists

The Scottish Labour leader said his party could defy the polls to win next May’s Scottish Parliament election.

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Evening Standard

Sarwar says he ‘absolutely’ has confidence in PM but will lead Holyrood campaign

The Scottish Labour leader dismissed polls which show his party struggling for support.

The National (Scotland)

Majority of Scots back independence and SNP on track for Holyrood win, poll shows

SCOTS would vote to leave the Union should an independence referendum be held tomorrow, and there would be a pro-independence majority at Holyrood,…

The National (Scotland)

'We can win it': Scottish Greens to contest Glasgow South seat for first time

THE Scottish Greens have selected a candidate to contest the Glasgow South constituency for the first time, The National can reveal.

Evening Standard

Scotland going ‘backwards’ after almost 20 years of SNP rule, Alexander to claim

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to the Labour conference on Sunday to hit out at the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish buffalo farm row as angry investors slam Holyrood showcase invite

A Scottish buffalo farm has found itself at the centre of controversy again after investors who lost money in the business criticised the Scottish…

Evening Standard

Princess Royal unveils portrait of the King at Scottish Parliament

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone described the photograph as a ‘striking image’.

The National (Scotland)

What the latest Holyrood polling means for the SNP, Reform, and independence

ABOVE all else, the reaction of independence supporters to The National's new Scottish poll from Find Out Now will be relief that it once again…

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