The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Only UK parliament can approve a Scottish independence poll, court told

All parts of Britain would have interest in referendum so Westminster has authority, says UK government lawyer

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022

Risk of 'empty referendum' if Supreme Court rules for indyref2, expert warns

THE outcome of the legal showdown on indyref2 does not eliminate the risk of a continuing political stalemate between Holyrood and Westminster, a…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2022

Andrew Tickell explains the significance of day one of the Supreme Court indy case

THE political issues may be combustible, but few rhetorical fireworks went off on Tuesday as the UK Supreme Court began its two-day oral hearing on…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2022

Supreme court urged to throw out Scottish independence poll case

Lawyer for UK government says request to allow Scottish parliament to hold referendum should fall at the first hurdle

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022

Sturgeon announces post-independence investment of £20bn

The day after her conference speech, judges at the UK Supreme Court have started hearing referendum arguments

Insider UK · Oct 11, 2022

Assisted Dying Bill to be introduced to Holyrood next year after MSP support

Liberal Democrat MSP, Liam McArthur is set to put his Assisted Dying Bill to the Scottish Parliament early next year after gaining cross-party…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2022

Supreme Court IndyRef2 hearing: All you need to know as case begins in London

Nicola Sturgeon is asking the Supreme Court in London to rule if she can hold one without Prime Minister Liz Truss's permission.

Daily Record · Oct 11, 2022

Supreme Court hearing on Scottish independence referendum starts today

The case concerns proposed legislation at the Scottish Parliament called the Scottish Independence Referendum Bill

Glasgow Live · Oct 11, 2022

Supreme Court hearing on Scottish independence referendum plans to begin

A panel of five judges will start hearing evidence from the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Scottish independence referendum at Supreme Court - how it'll decide UK's future

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the SNP Conference there will be a vote on October 19 next year if a crucial Supreme Court case says a second referendum can be called legally

Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022