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Robison ‘not settling for £300m’ from Treasury for national insurance rise

The Scottish Finance Secretary said she is ‘determined’ to get more cash to help the public sector fund increased contributions.

Evening Standard

Two-child benefit cap to be scrapped in Scotland under Budget plans

Finance Secretary Shona Robison also outlined record NHS and local government funding in her tax and spending plans for 2025/26.

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Former SNP MP Angus MacNeil joins Alba and could stand for Holyrood

FORMER SNP MP Angus MacNeil has joined Alba and could potentially stand as a candidate in the 2026 Holyrood election...

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Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans for 2025-26 to MSPs on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Holyrood rejects Scottish Labour's winter fuel scheme replacement bid

SCOTTISH Labour’s proposals for a replacement to the Winter Fuel Payment have been rejected in a Holyrood vote.

The National (Scotland)

'Desperate': Greens reject Alba claims of dropping independence 'red line'

THE Scottish Greens have hit out at Alba after they accused the party of dropping their independence "red line" in supporting the Budget…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish ministers mull tax rise for wealthy amid tricky budget decisions

Finance secretary must find way to bring either Greens or Lib Dems onboard while plugging possible £200m shortfall

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Reform will help SNP at 2026 Holyrood elections, Scottish Tory leader claims

The rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK will only help the SNP by splitting the vote, the leader of the Scottish Tories has claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson to steer SNP's 2026 Holyrood campaign

SNP minister Angus Robertson will steer the party’s Holyrood election campaign, it has been announced...

The National (Scotland)

Reform insist Nigel Farage isn't 'scared' of Scotland despite snubbing Perth event

REFORM UK have denied Nigel Farage is “scared” of Scotland after he failed to attend the party’s conference in Perth.

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK ‘bullish and optimistic’ as polls predict success in Scotland

Recent polling puts party above 10%, which could result in up to 12 MSPs at next Scottish parliament elections

The Guardian - UK

Labour Budget 'treated Scotland as an afterthought', Finance Secretary says

THE Scottish Government’s upcoming Budget will put more money in Scots’ pockets, the Finance Secretary has said, as she accused Labour of…

The National (Scotland)

Budget will set Scotland up to ‘win big’ in future, says Robison

The Finance Secretary will outline the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

MSP behind Scottish assisted dying legislation ‘confident’ after Commons vote

THE MSP behind the Scottish Bill to introduce assisted dying has said he is "confident" colleagues will back his bill in Holyrood,…

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Evening Standard

MSP behind Scottish assisted dying Bill ‘delighted’ at Commons vote

Liam McArthur’s Member’s Bill would bring about a similar change in the law north of the border.

The National (Scotland)

Why SNP MPs are not voting on Westminster assisted dying bill

THE Commons today considers one of the biggest potential social changes in Britain since the legalisation of abortion.

The National (Scotland)

Reform 'aim to be kingmakers at Holyrood – and would make Anas Sarwar first minister'

The Reform party aims to be the “kingmakers” at the Scottish Parliament election in 2026 and would vote for Anas Sarwar to become First Minister…

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison has ‘limited room for manoeuvre’ in Budget, think tank warns

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison only has “limited room for manoeuvre” in next week’s Scottish Budget, experts have warned, despite the…

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour won't listen – except when their ambition's on the line

THE Scottish Government has announced that it will introduce a scheme to support pensioners who have lost their Winter Fuel Payment ...

The Guardian - UK

Scottish ministers pledge universal winter fuel payments for pensioners

SNP says heating payment will go to ‘every single Scottish pensioner’ from next year

The National (Scotland)

SNP intend to fully dual A96 despite review's recommendations, minister tells MSPs

THE Scottish Government intends to fully dual the A96, the Transport Secretary has told MSPs ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government expected to announce winter fuel support for pensioners

SUPPORT for pensioners who have lost their Winter Fuel Payment is expected to be announced by the Scottish Government today, to mitigate the…

Evening Standard

Swinney hints at new energy bill support for pensioners

It comes after his Government delayed its devolved version of the winter fuel payment after cuts by the UK Government.

The National (Scotland)

SNP ready for early Holyrood election if Budget fails to pass, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has insisted the SNP are ready for an early Holyrood election if the Scottish Budget fails to pass.

The National (Scotland)

Emergency legislation to release short-term prisoners early passes at Holyrood

A Bill reducing the automatic release point for short-term prisoners has been passed by MSPs.

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