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Revealed: Arms dealers in lobbying blitz at Holyrood after Israel pledge

THE arms industry ramped up its lobbying of MSPs and ministers after the Scottish Government announced a pause on public funding for firms supplying…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23

I was a slam dunk for SNP leader until my gay marriage comments, claims Kate Forbes

KATE Forbes has claimed she was seen as the “slam dunk” candidate to lead the SNP until she publicly set out her conservative Christian views on…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3

John Swinney responds after Kate Forbes speaks at ‘anti-woke' London conference

JOHN SWINNEY has responded after Kate Forbes attended an event that has been described as the “anti-woke Davos” ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1

Scotland has a parliament with no fluent Gaelic speakers. What now?

“I don’t actually think there’s going to be any MSPs left with Gaelic,” Eilidh Munro recalls thinking when she lost in the contest for the…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

‘Exemplify joy of dispute and debate’, Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

The Deputy First Minister is stepping down as an MSP at May’s election.

The Independent UK · Mar 18

MSP urges colleagues to ‘rise to the challenge’ in final assisted dying vote

Liam McArthur said a change in the law is ‘long overdue and desperately needed’.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Last ditch pleas made to MSPs before Holyrood votes on Assisted Dying Bill

Supporters and opponents of Liam McArthur’s Bill have spoken out ahead of the final vote on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

Evening Standard · Feb 8

UAE and Scotland strike major investment deal: What’s in it for both economies as Gulf meets Europe?

The UAE and Scotland have inked a landmark pact to boost investment and economic ties. Signed on January 30, 2026, the Memorandum of Understanding aims to foster capital, technology and expertise exchange. This strategic alliance will unlock new opportunities for businesses in both nations, focusing on sustainable growth and job…

The Times of India · Jan 31

John Swinney urged to ‘reach out’ to US president over tariff threat

Concerns were raised in Holyrood over the impact a threatened hike in tariffs by the US president would have on Scotland’s crucial whisky sector.

Evening Standard · Jan 20