The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

MSPs question expert report into social class at Holyrood

MSPs have questioned an expert's report into social class at Holyrood after it concluded there is only one politician in the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland) · May 25

UK at ‘tipping point’ on the constitution, says John Swinney

The First Minister said his new Scottish cabinet team would work to continue to ‘build support for Scottish self government’.

Evening Standard · May 21

John Swinney stands by 'move on from Troubles' remark in face of Holyrood protest

THE First Minister has stood by his statement that people must “move on” from the Troubles conflicts in Ireland in response to a protest at…

The National (Scotland) · May 21

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.

Evening Standard · May 18

New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

Evening Standard · May 14

Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster

SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.

Evening Standard · May 14

Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster

Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday

Evening Standard · May 14

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK · May 14

Flynn and Gethins hit out at ‘crisis-ridden Westminster’ as they quit Commons

The former SNP MPs have been elected to the Scottish Parliament after last week’s election.

Evening Standard · May 14

MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term

The first sitting day of the Parliament will take place on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 14