The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Michael Matheson explains reasoning for £11,000 roaming charges bill

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has explained how he racked up nearly £11,000 on his iPad while on holiday in Morocco.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023

Humza Yousaf rejects claims he misled Holyrood over Covid WhatsApps in fiery FMQs

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected claims he and his deputy misled Holyrood about WhatsApp messages during the Covid pandemic.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 9, 2023

Yousaf rejects accusations of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages

A timetable of dealings with the inquiry was released by the Scottish Government after a request from the inquiry itself.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Scottish Government to hand over 14,000-plus messages to UK Covid Inquiry

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said messages, mostly sent on WhatsApp, would be shared by November 6.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Former SNP leadership candidate defects to become Alba Party’s first ever MSP

Ash Regan announced she had left the SNP and joing the Alba Party, set up by former first minister Alex Salmond.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

Scottish Parliament votes to create new Citizens Panels to scrutinise MSPs

The Scottish Parliament has voted to pass a motion to establish two further Citizens Panels to scrutinise the work of MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

SNP to force Labour to vote on devolving employment law to Holyrood

THE SNP are to force the Labour Party to vote on devolving employment law to the Scottish Parliament after Ian Murray and Anas Sarwar appeared…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023

Senior Scottish Labour figures at odds over devolution comments

SCOTTISH Labour’s two top politicians are at odds over the party’s policy on devolution and whether Scots should be able to have a higher…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Labour cannot rule out blocking Scottish legislation using Section 35 – Murray

But shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray will set out how a Labour government would repair relations with Holyrood during his conference speech.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023