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Is Holyrood's eight MSPs of colour good enough for modern Scotland?

SCOTLAND likes to describe itself as a civic-minded nation: one where everyone has a stake in shaping the country’s future

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The Tartan Army can be an inspiration for new Scottish Government

THERE’S one word for Scotland’s contribution to the World Cup thus far. Joy

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Scottish Tory candidate 'could cost taxpayers £1m in AI questions' at Westminster

THE SNP have claimed that Douglas Lumsden could cost taxpayers over £1 million in AI questions if elected in the forthcoming Aberdeen South…

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Flynn ‘gutted’ not to be in Boston for Scotland’s opening World Cup win

Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn instead watched the match at home with his son – but is due to fly to the States later in the tournament.

Evening Standard

Former Tory leader urges Aberdeen South constituents not to split unionist vote

The by-election was called by the resignation of former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn following his election to Holyrood.

Evening Standard

King and Queen to attend ceremony to open new Scottish Parliament term

Charles will speak at the service, which will take place at Holyrood on June 27.

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MSPs vote down Labour calls for Murrell inquiry at Holyrood

Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar said the crimes committed by Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband amounted to ‘the greatest political scandal since devolution’.

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Scottish Labour bid for SNP inquiry fails as MSPs back probe into ALL parties

A LABOUR bid for a Scottish Parliament inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal has failed after MSPs backed an inquiry into ALL…

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Reform UK and Nigel Farage 'fanned flames of race riots in Glasgow and Belfast'

THE finger has been pointed at Reform UK MSPs and their leader Nigel Farage after “race riots” broke out in Glasgow and Belfast ...

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Greens call for independent inquiry into ALL Scottish party finances

THE Scottish Greens have called for an independent inquiry into all parties finances.

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Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims

The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard

Reform role in Holyrood housing committee branded a 'joke' by furious tenants union

THE Tories and Reform being chosen to lead Holyrood’s social justice, housing and local government committee has been branded a “joke”.

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Scotland 'definitely' needs a tax on land, former finance secretary says

SCOTLAND must bring in a land value tax – and the SNP have been looking at ways to make it happen, the former finance secretary has said ...

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Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say

The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish…

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Scottish Labour 'to review link' with UK bosses after election hammering

SCOTTISH Labour are reportedly set to review their links with their UK bosses after Anas Sarwar led the party to its worst ever Holyrood defeat.

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How the Celtic Alliance leaders used their powers on the ground this week

Of the three nationalist parties, Sinn Fein made the most substantial constitutional move during the past week

Evening Standard

SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals

The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.

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Stephen Flynn warns Scots ‘take dim view’ of Westminster interefering in SNP affairs

PEOPLE in Scotland would take a “dim view” of Westminster politicians “interfering in internal SNP matters”, Stephen Flynn has said.

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Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list

The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs

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Labour MSP to appear in court over 'drink-driving on bail for child sex images'

Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth is expected to appear in court on charges of drink-driving and causing crashes on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

The Conversation

Reform UK surged in the Scottish election. Here’s where the party picked up the most support

The Scottish parliamentary election in May saw Reform UK return the same number of MSPs to Holyrood – 17 – as Scottish Labour. This remarkable result – effectively from a standing start – showed that the party is now a force to be reckoned with in Scotland just as in…

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John Curtice gives verdict on impact of Murrell scandal on SNP support

JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on the forthcoming Westminster by-elections in Scotland and whether the furore after Peter Murrell pled guilty to…

The Conversation

Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?

Scottish Labour’s result in the 2026 election was its worst in devolution history, but it also sits forlornly in a pattern of serial decline for a party that I dedicated much of my adult life to and once led.

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Are STV 'throwing away a Scottish media success story with watchdog's support'?

STV have been accused of "throwing away" a "Scottish media success story" because of financial worries after Ofcom confirmed the…

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Former Labour first minister calls for joint Holyrood-Westminster inquiry into SNP

A FORMER Labour first minister has called for a joint inquiry between Holyrood and Westminster into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of SNP funds ...

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