SNP 'need to check dictionary definition of austerity,' Scottish Labour MP claims THERE is “no austerity underway” under the Labour Government, a UK minister has claimed ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024
Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK politics First minister John Swinney says predecessor, who died on Saturday, ‘had a huge impact on our public life’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024
‘Incomparable’ Alex Salmond made Scottish nationalism soar before he and SNP soured Late SNP leader drove party to power and country to brink of independence but left a fractured legacy The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024
SNP set to introduce cruise ship tax in bid to strike deal with Greens THE SNP are set to introduce a cruise ship tax as part of a bid to win support from the Greens ahead of the Scottish Budget ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2024
Holyrood votes against scrapping free asylum seeker bus travel pilot HOLYROOD has voted against plans to scrap a pilot scheme giving free bus travel to asylum seekers in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024
Two Labour MSPs rebel as Holyrood votes against UK Winter Fuel Payment cut HOLYROOD has voted overwhelmingly that the UK Government should reverse its cut to the Winter Fuel Payment ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024
Greens will back Budget if Scottish Government 'stretches devolution' THE Greens have said they are prepared to back the Scottish Budget if the SNP Government is prepared “to stretch devolution” – with the party… The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2024
John Swinney's dad refuses to tell him who he votes for JOHN Swinney has revealed that despite his father being “fascinated” by what he does in politics he has never told him who he votes for ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2024
UK Internal Market Act creating 'road block' for devolution, experts say THE UK Internal Market Act (UKIMA) has created a “road block” for devolution that must be resolved if the Labour Government is to fulfil its… The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024
Christine Grahame: I've never wanted to be a minister, I like freedom HAVING been a member of the SNP since 1970, freedom – or the quest for it – has defined much of Christine Grahame’s political life. The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024
Scottish Tories must tackle Reform UK threat, says new leader Russell Findlay Findlay says he is ‘acutely conscious’ of danger posed by Farage’s party as he is confirmed as Douglas Ross successor The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024
Scottish Tories hope new leader will banish toxic legacy Three candidates – Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher and Murdo Fraser – vie for top job in contest ending on Friday The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
'Undemocratic' royals to face protest at Holyrood anniversary celebration THE King and Queen will face protests when they arrive in Edinburgh to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024
Shona Robison: Rachel Reeves must not ‘repeat mistakes of the past’ in first Budget Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to not “repeat the mistakes of the past” when she delivers her first Budget next month. The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024 'Placating his Westminster bosses': Anas Sarwar slated for Labour conference speech ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “placating his Westminster bosses” with his speech at the Labour Party conference.
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024 Energy firms to work with Scottish Government on social tariff A working group will bring together ministers, energy firms and consumer bodies to create a new tariff which could cut bills for those in need.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2024 In numbers: Here's three ways Scotland has changed since the indyref THERE has been much in the way of political change in Scotland since the days of the indyref, between Brexit, two Holyrood elections and four at…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2024 The independence movement is at a crossroads. Who's taking the wheel? SCOTLAND might have voted No in 2014 but the referendum did not come close to putting a stop to debates about the country’s future, which have…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024 Most Scots want indyref2 within 10 years – and Holyrood to have powers, poll finds THE majority of Scots want to see a second independence referendum within the next 10 years – and believe Holyrood should have the power to…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 'UK constitution is more broken now than in 2014 – we must offer a brighter future' THE UK is more broken now than it was in 2014 – and Westminster’s two main parties are only offering a “miserable” outlook for the future,…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2024 John Swinney to face first committee grilling as First Minister John Swinney will face questions from Holyrood’s committee conveners on Wednesday – the first time he has done so as First Minister.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2024 Anas Sarwar challenged on rent control bill as Labour 'move away from tenant rights' ANAS Sarwar has been challenged to back the Scottish Government’s plans for rent controls amid concerns that Labour are moving “away from…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024 MSPs to debate independence motion on 10th anniversary of 2014 referendum THE Scottish Parliament will debate a motion on the country’s path to independence on the tenth anniversary of the 2014 referendum, The National…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024 Patrick Harvie interviews, news and updates on the Scottish Greens co-leader PATRICK Harvie has served as co-leader of the Scottish Greens since 2019, although was the co-convener prior to this since 2008.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024 Scottish Greens news, interviews and full list of party's current MSPs THE Scottish Greens are a political party in Scotland, with representation in both Holyrood and in various councils across the country...