The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

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) · Nov 29, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2024

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 National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024

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) · Nov 27, 2024

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.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

Anas Sarwar says he isn't 'playing politics' with Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has insisted he isn’t “playing politics” over the Winter Fuel Payment despite urging the Scottish Government to bring it back in…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

'Gaslighting a nation': Scottish Labour slammed over Winter Fuel Payment vote U-turn

SCOTTISH Labour have been slammed after unveiling plans to force a vote in Holyrood on bringing back a Winter Fuel Payment

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024

Scottish Labour to force vote on winter fuel payments

The UK Government announced in the summer that winter fuel payment would no longer be universal, scuppering Scottish Government plans.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Scottish Labour to force Holyrood vote on Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour have unveiled plans to push the Scottish Government to reintroduce a Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024

SNP MSP and former minister to step down at next Holyrood election

AN SNP MSP and former minister has announced she is stepping down at the next Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024