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Parties must tackle ‘toxic’ politics to attract more women, warns Sturgeon

It came as the former Scottish first minister confirmed she will not run again in the 2026 Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon to stand down from Holyrood next year

The former Scottish first minister has announced she will not seek re-election in 2026.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Finance Secretary announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026

Shona Robison said she would not stand for election again to the Scottish Parliament in next May’s elections.

Evening Standard

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Swinney looks to ‘lock out’ Reform from Holyrood as he calls cross-party talks

The Scottish First Minister said the threat of the ‘far-right’ – in which he included Nigel Farage’s party – is real.

Evening Standard

Labour have 'once-in-a-generation chance' at 2026 Holyrood election, minister says

LABOUR have a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” at the 2026 Holyrood elections, the campaign chief behind the party’s General Election…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood election gives Labour ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’, says McFadden

Pat McFadden, who co-ordinated the party’s 2024 general election campaign, said a Labour government in Scotland could work alongside Westminster.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar claims he 'will be first minister' of Scotland next year

ANAS Sarwar has claimed he “will be first minister” next year – despite a poll putting Scottish Labour’s worst-ever Holyrood election in…

The National (Scotland)

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Parliament launches vote for new quotes to be carved into Holyrood wall

The public are being urged to choose between two quotes from three former makars – with the most popular to be carved into Holyrood’s Canongate Wall.

Evening Standard

Pro-independence candidates urged to sign declaration ahead of Holyrood election

PRO-INDEPENDENCE candidates are being urged to sign a new declaration of agreement in a bid to unite the Yes movement ahead of the Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

Which MSPs ask the most and least questions at Holyrood? See the full ranking

YOU do have to wonder whether taxpayers got their value for money from Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden submitting a staggering 987 written questions in…

The National (Scotland)

Reports of Stephen Flynn’s ‘hit list’ of SNP MSPs just speculation, says Neil Gray

Reports of a “hit list” of MSPs Stephen Flynn wants to be replaced with former MPs is just “speculation”, Scotland’s Health Secretary has…

The National (Scotland)

Reports of Flynn’s ‘hit list’ of SNP MSPs just speculation, says Gray

The Scottish Health Secretary said the party wants the ‘best possible candidates’ for next year’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Tory MSP brands GB Energy a ‘sham’ as Holyrood passes consent motion

Sarah Boyack said the comments from Douglas Lumsden were ‘utterly negative and inaccurate’.

Evening Standard

SNP avoids early election as it wins backing for budget at Holyrood

Scottish parliament supports minority government’s tax and spending plans after intensive negotiations

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SNP to stay biggest Holyrood party as support for Labour 'implodes', poll says

The SNP would be the biggest party at Holyrood at the next election and support for Labour would have “imploded”, new analysis of polling has…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood is the 'epicentre of self-righteous Scotland', says Russell Findlay

Russell Findlay has said Holyrood is the “epicentre” of “self-righteous” Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tory bid to oust SNP Health Secretary fails after Holyrood vote

A SCOTTISH TORY bid to force Health Secretary Neil Gray to resign has failed at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland)

Could Ian Murray’s first visit to Holyrood as Scottish Secretary have gone any worse?

Ian Murray’s first visit to Holyrood as Scottish Secretary yesterday was a disaster.

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The National (Scotland)

First Holyrood poll of 2025 predicts big win for SNP – but fractured parliament

THE SNP are on track to remain the largest party at Holyrood by a significant margin as Reform UK fracture the Unionist vote, new polling has found…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney vows to remain as First Minister until 2031 if SNP wins Holyrood

JOHN Swinney has vowed to remain as First Minister of Scotland until 2031 — if SNP win the Holyrood election next year.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour must set out dividing line with UK party, experts say

SCOTTISH Labour must set out clearer dividing lines between themselves and UK Labour if Anas Sarwar wants to succeed at the Holyrood election next…

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie to step away from Holyrood for a 'few weeks' due to medical reasons

Patrick Harvie to step away from Holyrood for a 'couple weeks' due to medical reasons

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour pledge 'fundamental restructure' of Holyrood government if elected

Labour will enact a “fundamental reorganisation” of the Scottish Government and its public bodies should the party win power in 2026, Anas…

The National (Scotland)

Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

Evening Standard

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

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