The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

John Swinney to ask if Holyrood is strong enough to stand up to Reform ‘threat’

The First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will address a conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

Three councillors and top Scottish Green candidate defect to Your Party

The defectors hit out at the Scottish Greens leadership.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025

Stephen Flynn pledges to serve in whatever capacity he is asked to by Swinney

The party’s Westminster leader has been tipped by many as a potential minister if the SNP return to government next year.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

‘Extreme’ Farage and Labour forcing oil and gas workers off cliff edge – Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader blamed Labour for a fall in the number of North Sea workers but said Reform UK also presented a threat to the industry.

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025

Senior SNP figures believe Holyrood majority ‘within reach’ at May’s election

As party gathers for conference, re-engaging independence supporters seen as way forward after trust in Scottish government hits record low

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

Russell Findlay: Holyrood list system ‘unfair’ as defecting MSPs keep seats

THE Scottish Tory leader has suggested MSPs defecting from his party are motivated by “self-interest” and called for Holyrood’s proportional…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025

Russell Findlay claims SNP 'biggest failure is the economy' as he swipes at Swinney

RUSSELL Findlay has claimed the SNP’s “biggest failure is the economy” – mentioning the pro-independence party 23 times in his speech to the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025

'Desperate': Russell Findlay claims Holyrood should not be consulted on leaving ECHR

RUSSELL Findlay’s claim that Holyrood should not be consulted if the UK leaves the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been branded…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025

Alba at risk of being locked out of Holyrood election amid legal battle

ALBA face the risk of being legally unable to stand candidates at next year’s Holyrood election because of a bitter dispute with a former senior…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025

Douglas Ross missed major Holyrood vote to referee football game

DOUGLAS Ross has been slammed by the SNP after it emerged that he missed a major Holyrood vote to referee a game of football ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2025