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Scottish minister condemns Reform plan to ‘ban’ Gaelic at elections

Reform UK have been accused of attempting to criminalise Gaelic, Scots and British Sign Languages at elections.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Labour urged to reject Reform ban on Gaelic and Scots election materials

Labour have been urged to reject Reform's proposals to ban Gaelic, Scots and British Sign Language from election materials, as a Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls

The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported.

The Times of India · Jun 25

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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…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10

Jamie Hepburn apologises to MSPs after Douglas Ross row

JAMIE Hepburn has apologised for his conduct following allegations of “assault” by Douglas Ross.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Scottish Government announces £100k funding to tackle disruptive seagulls

Funding of £100,000 will be given to councils to control seagulls ahead of a summit on Tuesday ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Successor to Jamie Hepburn named after his resignation

Mr Hepburn stepped down after being accused by former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross of physically and verbally assaulting him.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

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John Swinney appoints Parliamentary Business Minister after Jamie Hepburn resignation

JOHN Swinney has appointed a new Parliamentary Business Minister following the resignation of Jamie Hepburn.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2025

Scottish minister Jamie Hepburn quits after Douglas Ross assault accusation

Former Scottish Tory leader alleges Hepburn grabbed him amid row over SNP’s apparent failure to tackle gull attacks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Minister resigns after clash with Tory MSP

Jamie Hepburn clashed with former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross on Wednesday evening in Holyrood.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Jamie Hepburn resigns as minister after Douglas Ross 'assault' claims

Jamie Hepburn has resigned as minister for parliamentary business after an alleged confrontation with Douglas Ross over a seagull inquiry.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Ross files complaint with First Minister after Hepburn clash

Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn clashed after the end of Holyrood proceedings on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Douglas Ross lodges formal complaint with John Swinney over Jamie Hepburn conduct

DOUGLAS Ross has lodged a formal complaint with First Minister John Swinney after an alleged altercation with an SNP minister.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Here's what we know about the Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn incident

THIS week's Holyrood business has been overshadowed by an alleged incident between Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

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Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Minister admits using ‘choice words’ towards Douglas Ross, but not assault

A senior Scottish Government source told journalists Jamie Hepburn would not be sacked.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Jamie Hepburn responds to allegation he 'physically assaulted' Douglas Ross

SNP minister Jamie Hepburn has responded to accusations of "physical and verbal" assault by Douglas Ross.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Tory MSP Douglas Ross to report allegation of assault by minister to police

He claims he was assaulted by Jamie Hepburn in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Tory MSP Douglas Ross accuses minister of assault and verbal abuse

He said he was targeted by the SNP’s Jamie Hepburn as he left the Holyrood chamber on Wednesday.

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

John Swinney responds to claim SNP minister 'assaulted' Douglas Ross

JOHN Swinney has said he will "consider" the allegation made by Douglas Ross that he was assaulted by an SNP minister.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Douglas Ross claims he was 'physically assaulted' by SNP MSP in Holyrood

DOUGLAS Ross has claimed he was "physically assaulted" and verbally abused by the SNP's parliamentary business minister Jamie Hepburn.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

'We were shut down': SNP activists reveal HQ silenced Reform strategy warnings

SNP activists say John Swinney’s framing of the by-election as a “two-horse race” between the SNP and Reform UK helped clear a path for…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

SNP campaign chief addresses independence focus after Hamilton by-election loss

THE SNP's campaign chief Jamie Hepburn has reacted to his party's by-election loss, addressing the lack of focus on independence during the…

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Scottish ministers drop plans to outlaw misogyny and conversion practices

Government says measures are too legally complex to deliver before the next Holyrood election

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

Scottish Government drops plans to criminalise misogyny and end conversion practices

THE Scottish Government has quietly dropped plans to criminalise misogyny and end conversion practices during the current parliamentary session

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Holyrood unanimously votes to ban 'double-jobbing' MPs from being MSPs

HOLYROOD has unanimously passed a bill which will ban dual mandates, or “double jobbing”.

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