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Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK

Flynn and Gethins hit out at ‘crisis-ridden Westminster’ as they quit Commons

The former SNP MPs have been elected to the Scottish Parliament after last week’s election.

Evening Standard

MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term

The first sitting day of the Parliament will take place on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Swinney says he rescued SNP from ‘enormous peril’ after 2024 election result

Mr Swinney said that the party was ‘in danger of collapse’ when he became First Minister.

Evening Standard

Jailed former council leader Jordan Linden to appeal against conviction

Linden’s offences spanned a 10-year period.

Evening Standard

Transgender MSP applies for visa renewal to ensure they can work in UK

Scottish Greens MSP Q Manivannan, elected last week, will apply for a graduate visa, and later a global talent visa.

Evening Standard

Public will welcome transparency in not working with Reform, says Swinney

The First Minister has written to all party leaders except Reform to invite them to talks.

Evening Standard

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New MSPs arrive at Holyrood following last week’s election

The new members will be sworn in later this week.

Evening Standard

Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election

Ballot boxes will be opened at 9am at counting centres across Scotland.

Evening Standard

Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections

Scotland’s party leaders attended their local polling stations earlier on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Sir David Attenborough at 100: 15 photos you may have never seen before

The esteemed wildlife television presenter turns 100 on 8 May

The Independent UK

Polling stations open as Scots elect new Holyrood Parliament

Voters have until 10pm on Thursday to cast their ballot.

Evening Standard

Scots go to the polls in Holyrood election

Polling stations will open at 7am and close at 10pm.

Evening Standard

Swinney urges jailed former council leader to apologise for sexual offences

Jordan Linden was sentenced on Wednesday.

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Former council leader guilty of sex offences jailed for 18 months

Jordan Linden’s offences spanned a 10-year period.

Evening Standard

SNP ‘within touching distance’ of Holyrood majority, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister made the claim ahead of Thursday’s Scottish election.

Evening Standard

Reform ‘a bunch of cranks and rejects’, Sarwar says

The Scottish Labour leader accused the party of not being serious about its plans to build migrant detention centres only in Green constituencies.

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Former SNP councillor convicted of sex offences to be sentenced on Wednesday

Jordan Linden, who left the SNP in 2024, was convicted of 10 separate offences in March following a trial at Falkirk Sheriff Court.

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Evening Standard

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

Evening Standard

Some people with diagnosis for mental illness do not need benefits – Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader said that Scotland’s benefit system is currently ‘wide open to abuse’.

Evening Standard

15 pictures of Sir David Attenborough you may have never seen before

The broadcaster turns 100 on May 8.

Evening Standard

I don’t blame my political opponents for my attack, Reform candidate says

Thomas Kerr said he was ‘very shaken up’ after the alleged assault and called for his opponents to ‘tone it down’.

Evening Standard

Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney

The Holyrood election campaign is entering its final weekend before voting day on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Trump indicated my ‘significant influence’ in whisky tariffs deal, says Swinney

The US president announced the move on Thursday, suggesting the King had pushed the deal over the line.

Evening Standard

Election is opportunity to ‘chart new course’ for Scotland, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader made a stump speech in Stirling ahead of the final weekend of the campaign.

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