The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

A triumphant Labour in Westminster, a humiliated SNP in Holyrood: Scotland is entering interesting times

Sunak’s early election gamble had a lethal effect on Swinney’s party. The spark of independence is undoubtedly diminished, says historian and writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

SNP leader says ‘soul searching’ needed after Labour landslide in Scotland

John Swinney says Labour’s ‘emphatic victory’ shows Scottish voters are no longer prioritising independence

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2024

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats

Nationalists lose 38 of their 47 seats, threatening to kill off the independence debate for a generation

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024

Nowhere is battle between SNP and Labour closer than this constituency

FOR connoisseurs of hysterical over-reactions to election results, one of the all-time classics must surely be the TV news report about the outcome…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2024

John Swinney 'confident' parliament stamps not used for election purposes

JOHN Swinney has said he has been “assured” by his staff that no stamps bought on Holyrood expenses were used for party campaigning ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

Climate, NHS and independence: key takeaways from the SNP manifesto

John Swinney, the Scottish National party’s leader, wants post-election talks with Westminster about a referendum

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

Anas Sarwar walks back Labour pledge to devolve control of levelling up funds

A LABOUR-RUN Westminster government would not give its Scottish counterpart complete control over levelling up funding, Anas Sarwar has said –…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2024

John Swinney 'making independence impossible' at election, Alex Salmond says

JOHN Swinney is making “independence impossible” at this General Election, former first minister Alex Salmond has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024

Eradicating child poverty is a 'significant' challenge, John Swinney tells MSPs

Scotland faces a “significant” challenge if it is to eradicate child poverty, First Minister John Swinney has told MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024

London-based Tory candidate won't accept Douglas Ross's Holyrood seat

THE London-based candidate lined up to replace Douglas Ross as a Highlands and Islands MSP should he resign his seat has said she will not accept…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024