The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Sixth poll shows support for Scottish independence over the Union continues

Following the Supreme Court ruling support for independence has risen as high as 56. 

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022

Gender law could lure sex offenders to Scotland, claims former First Minister

Lord McConnell said a summit should be staged to bring together different parties.

Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022

Unionist parties fume over SNP's 'needless' 2023 independence conference

THE SNP have announced plans to hold an emergency conference in early 2023 – and the Unionists are fuming ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2022

£20m indyref2 budget reallocated to fuel poverty fund after Supreme Court ruling

John Swinney announced the move in his budget statement to Holyrood on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Scottish Budget: 5 things you need to know from John Swinney's tax rising statement

Ahead of his statement Swinney apologised to the Presiding Officer after details of his Budget were leaked to the media, saying no-one was authorised to do so.

Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022

Royal Mail dispute likely to continue into new year, union leader warns

Hundreds of striking posties descended on Holyrood demanding the First Minister and MSPs support their demands for better working conditions.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

MPs block SNP attempt to give Holyrood power to hold indyref2

THE SNP's attempt to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to hold indyref2 has been blocked by MPs.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022

MSPs as young as 16 under proposed Holyrood reforms being reviewed by Government

YOUNG people from the age of 16 could be voted in as MSPs and councillors under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022

SNP respond to accusations of 'murky' £100,000 loan from Peter Murrell

THE SNP have responded to Scottish Tory accusations of “murky” finances after Peter Murrell – the party’s chief executive – loaned it…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022

SNP bid to amend Scotland Act delayed as Commons suspended for King's visit

THE first step in the SNP’s bid to amend the Scotland Act to allow Holyrood to legislate for indyref2 has been hit with an early delay after the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022