Scottish Labour confirm full leadership race timetable as two candidates confirmed SCOTTISH Labour will remain leaderless for three weeks after Holyrood returns from recess ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 27
Lord Sarwar and Scottish Labour spin machine think voters won’t spot the con SCOTTISH Labour politicians have gone to outrageous lengths trying to spin the fallout from Anas Sarwar swanning off to the House of Lords. The National (Scotland) · Jul 24
PM Burnham will ‘engage’ on further devolution to Scotland, John Swinney says The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader spoke after face to face talks with Andy Burnham on Thursday. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Scottish Labour begins search for new leader as Sarwar joins UK Government Anas Sarwar is leaving Holyrood to become a trade minister in Andy Burnham’s Government. Evening Standard · Jul 23
Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Burnham to meet Swinney for first time as Prime Minister during Scotland visit The Labour leader will travel north of the border for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Monica Lennon ‘not going to rule out’ Scottish Labour leadership bid Monica Lennon, who is not yet an MSP, is among the favourites to replace Anas Sarwar when he heads to the House of Lords. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Monica Lennon speaks on Scottish Labour leadership bid after Anas Sarwar's exit FORMER Scottish Labour leadership contender Monica Lennon has not ruled out a second bid for the position after Anas Sarwar quits Holyrood to join… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Holyrood officials urged to change rules to punish MSPs 'who fuel racism in Scotland' THE Scottish Greens have called for a review of the Holyrood code of conduct after recent comments made by Reform MSPs amid anti-immigration… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
How the making of 'Lord Anas Sarwar' tells you everything about today's Labour ANAS Sarwar’s ascent to the House of Lords is great news for young Scottish kids ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Anas Sarwar faces questions over Lords 'reward' for Keir Starmer betrayal ANAS Sarwar is under pressure to reveal whether his elevation to the House of Lords is a reward for betraying Keir Starmer, amid calls for his… The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
John Swinney pans Anas Sarwar's 'hypocrisy' over Lords seat and UK Government job John Swinney has slammed the Prime Minister's decision to offer Anas Sarwar a seat in the Lords and a job in Westminster The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Anas Sarwar to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join Burnham’s government Anas Sarwar will swap Holyrood for the House of Lords and a ministerial role, leaving Scottish Labour looking for a new leader. Evening Standard · Jul 21
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job? ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesn’t stretch quite as far north as…
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Gethins calls for further action from UK Government on energy after VAT cut Scottish Government energy minister Stephen Gethins said the value of the VAT cut on electricity bills could be ‘quickly eroded’ if bills rise again.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 20 Former Scottish Labour first minister urges debate into 'branch office' split Scottish Labour should debate different ideas after its catastrophic result in May’s Holyrood election, former first minister Jack McConnell has…
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Burnham should back ‘proper review’ into Scottish Labour’s fortunes – McConnell The former first minister also urged the incoming prime minister to scrap the ‘ridiculous’ Scotland Office.
Evening Standard · Jul 19 Cooperation matters between UK and Scottish Government ahead of new PM – Baillie During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19 Being transgender is not the most interesting thing about me, says Green MSP A SCOTTISH Green MSP has said being transgender has “never been the most interesting thing about my life”, as she described facing…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Scottish Labour split from UK party would make no difference to votes, poll suggests SCOTTISH Labour splitting from their UK bosses would make no difference at all to their vote share, a new poll has suggested ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 16 Former Scottish presiding officer among 16 new peers named by Keir Starmer A FORMER Holyrood presiding officer has been handed a peerage by Keir Starmer.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 16 How many of Holyrood's MSPs are landlords or have second homes? See the list THERE are 18 MSPs in the Scottish Parliament who are landlords, and nine who have second homes, commercial properties or shares in real estate…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12 Celtic Alliance parties demand Andy Burnham bins Labour's 'muscular Unionism' DURING his last spell in Government, Andy Burnham spoke on a number of occasions about the need to work in partnership with the devolved governments
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Former Scottish secretary Alister Jack asks UK Government to cut Holyrood's powers FORMER Scottish secretary Alister Jack has asked the UK Government to review what is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and cut its powers ...