The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Rachel Reeves throttling Scottish economy, experts warn

LABOUR Chancellor Rachel Reeves has throttled Scotland’s economic growth, according to new expert analysis.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Westminster decisions ‘risk serious social and economic damage’, says Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government would push UK ministers to ‘change course’.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Scottish independence figures to share 2026 priorities at grassroots conference

Ten key Scottish independence figures are set to share their priorities for the 2026 Holyrood elections at a grassroots conference this weekend.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025

Westminster 'respect' for Holyrood questioned amid 'silence' on benefit cuts

A Scottish minister has said the so-called "respect agenda" between Holyrood and Westminster "is not working" as she criticised…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Westminster will not ignore electoral mandate for independence claims Kenny MacAskill

ALBA leader Kenny MacAskill has insisted Westminster will not ignore an electoral mandate for independence.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2025

Eradicating child poverty ‘more challenging’ after spring statement – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after figures showed Scotland’s interim child poverty targets were missed.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Scottish Government 'will look at every lever' to avoid cutting benefits

The Scottish Government will have to “look at every lever” to avoid cutting benefits after the Chancellor’s announcement, Holyrood’s Finance…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Christina McKelvie: Scottish Government minister dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney says the SNP has ‘lost one of its finest’ following Christina McKelvie’s death

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Scottish Land Reform Bill passes first Holyrood vote with huge majority

Scotland's Land Reform Bill has passed its first hurdle at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

'Litmus test for SNP': Warning land reform will 'not touch' most Scottish estates

The SNP Government is facing a “litmus test” ahead of the 2026 Holyrood elections as MSPs gather to debate its Land Reform Bill, a Green MSP has…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025