The Latest Breaking News from Lorna Slater

Debate Night audience tears into Reform MSP over walk-out stunt

A Reform MSP has been torn into on BBC Debate Night after the party stormed out of the Holyrood debating chamber during a debate on independence

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24

On oil and trans rights, are the SNP getting balance right – or just moving right?

THE SNP have entered a period of soul-searching after their defeat in Aberdeen.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12

Edinburgh councillors vote against public access to private gardens

COUNCILLORS have voted against proposals to open up some of Edinburgh’s biggest private gardens to the public ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8

Deposit return scheme blocked after issue became ‘politicised’, court told

Waste management firm Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million, following the decision to delay the proposed scheme.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Government assurances on deposit return ‘foundational’ to investment, says Biffa

The waste management firm is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million after the recycling initiative was delayed.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

UK Government blocked bottle return scheme to give SNP a ‘black eye’, court told

A UK-wide DRS is planned but it is not expected to begin before 2027.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Scottish Government ‘utterly irresponsible’ over deposit scheme – Alister Jack

Giving evidence in the afternoon former circular economy minister Lorna Slater denied trying to ‘persuade’ Biffa to sign up to the scheme.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025

Slater gave ’emphatic’ assurance to Biffa on deposit return scheme, court told

Biffa Waste Services is seeking £166 million of reparations from the Scottish Government over the decision to delay the recycling initiative.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Scottish Greens mark ‘generational shift’ as Greer and Mackay become co-leaders

A ballot of party members saw the pair replace Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater at the helm.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2025

Scottish Greens confirm new co-leaders after membership ballot

The Scottish Greens have announced their new co-leaders following a ballot of the party membership ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2025