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Scottish Tories 'expect more MSP defections before 2026 elections', insider says

The Scottish Conservatives are preparing for more high-profile defections and resignations before the 2026 Holyrood elections, reports say.

The National (Scotland)

Russell Findlay claims Scottish civil service 'stuffed with SNP cronies'

SCOTTISH Tory leader Russell Findlay has launched an extraordinary attack on Scotland’s civil service, claiming that many employed in the public…

The National (Scotland)

Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics?

RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year.

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Government to appeal against court ruling blocking asylum seekers being housed at Epping hotel – as it happened

Security minister says Labour will close asylum hotels by the end of this parliament but it needs to be done ‘in a managed and ordered way’

The Guardian - UK

MSP Jeremy Balfour quits Scottish Conservatives over ‘reactionary politics’

He said he no longer believes the Tories have a ‘positive platform’ to offer, and he will now sit as an independent.

Evening Standard

Senior Scottish Tory MSP quits party over 'reactionary politics'

A senior Scottish Conservative MSP has quit the party with immediate effect, saying it has "fallen into the trap of reactionary politics"…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney tears into Tory 'nonsense' and 'populism' in fiery FMQs clashes

JOHN Swinney accused the Scottish Tories of representing the “shadowy face of populism” – as well as demanding the “nonsense” of both tax…

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Scottish Labour's net zero chief missed climate change vote after flying to Australia

SCOTTISH Labour’s net zero spokesperson missed a key vote on a new climate change bill in Holyrood after flying to Australia ...

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Protest buffer zones bill passes Scottish Parliament in historic vote

BUFFER zone legislation has passed the Scottish Parliament in a historic moment ...

The National (Scotland)

Tories concede defeat in bid to bring 'loopholes' into buffer zone legislation

TORY MSPs have been forced to concede defeat in their efforts to bring several “loopholes” into buffer zone legislation.

The National (Scotland)

Reject Tory bids to put 'loopholes' in protest buffer zone bill, MSPs urged

SCOTTISH Green MSP Gillian Mackay has said she will oppose all amendments that could weaken her Member’s Bill for Safe Access Zones ...

The National (Scotland)

Revealed: The MSPs claiming the most and least expenses

MSPs across Scotland claimed almost £700,000 in quarter one of last year.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon saying she detests Tories borders on hate crime, says Tory MSP

A TORY MSP has claimed Nicola Sturgeon saying she "detested" the Tories bordered on a hate crime.

The National (Scotland)

REVEALED: Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs more than 100 times

ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbyists have met with MSPs from all the major political parties at Holyrood more than 100 times since the start of 2021,…

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Tory MSPs back removal of Boris Johnson as pressure intensifies on Douglas Ross

Members of the Tory group at Holyrood remain furious with Boris Johnson over partygate.

The National (Scotland)

Praise for 'thoughtful' independence argument on BBC's Debate Night

SCOTS should be given the choice of independence because Boris Johnson is a “radical” Prime Minister who is going to “dramatically change”…

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