The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

International student taxes will not apply in Scotland, UK Government confirms

The proposed levy on international students will not be imposed in Scotland unless approved by Holyrood ministers

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Anas Sarwar's top aide accused of 'disadvantaging' left-wing candidates

ANAS Sarwar’s top aide has been accused of causing “unnecessary divisions” after a left-wing MSP accused the party of putting them at a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

MSPs express 'deep concern' over Scottish Parliament trans toilet ban

MSPS and their staff have sent a letter to Holyrood’s governing body expressing “deep concern” over its decision to ban trans people from…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2025

McArthur hails ‘landmark moment’ after Holyrood vote on assisted dying

Holyrood voted by 70 votes to 56 in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

MSPs back Scottish assisted dying bill in Holyrood vote

Holyrood voted by 70 votes to 56 in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

MSP says her mother starved herself to death after terminal cancer diagnosis

Elena Whitham told MSPs her mother, Irene McLeod, made the decision in ‘secret’ in a bid to ‘hasten her inevitable death’.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Give terminally ill people choice in how they die, MSP urges Scottish parliament

Liam McArthur opens debate on assisted dying, saying too many face ‘horrendous choices and bad deaths’

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

McArthur urges MSPs to take ‘brave step’ and back his Assisted Dying Bill

The Liberal Democrat MSP spoke out at the start of a Holyrood debate on his Bill to introduce assisted dying for terminally ill adults.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Protests planned as Scottish parliament holds free vote on assisted dying bill

Opponents of proposals say it is ethically wrong to allow state to help someone take their own life

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Swinney: Scotland will have option of independence under my leadership

Asked whether he had put independence on the back burner, the First Minister said he had to ‘directly’ deal with Scots’ priorities this year.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025