The Latest Breaking News from Mairi McAllan

Reform MSP blasted for sending children to private school in England

A Reform MSP has been blasted for sending her children to a private school in England instead of educating them in Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

Creative Scotland chief executive steps down after nearly eight years

The chief executive of Creative Scotland has announced he will step down from the role

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

Scottish schools to be 'phone-free environments' under new law, SNP announce

SCOTTISH schools will become “phone-free environments” under new legislation, the SNP have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2

I think we’ve reached ‘peak Reform’, says senior SNP MSP

Mairi McAllan said Reform UK ‘lacks credibility’.

Evening Standard · Feb 7

Alexander highlights ‘stark contrast’ in talks on Grangemouth and Mossmorran

The Scottish Secretary said Mossmorran bosses had, unlike Grangemouth management, been unable to demonstrate a ‘pathway to profitability’.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Scottish independence ‘not a punt’ on the country’s future, says McAllan

The Housing Secretary said the party was not planning on failing to get a majority.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

'Important step forwards' as Housing Bill passes with plan for rent controls

RENT controls are set to be introduced in Scotland after the Government’s housing reform legislation passed at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025

Scottish Government 'protecting profits' with Housing Bill climbdown, union says

A TENANTS union has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising landlords” ahead of a key vote on the Housing Bill ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

Rough sleeping in Scotland at worst level on record, new figures show

THE number of people who reported having slept rough before making a homelessness application is at the highest level on record, new figures show

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2025

Greens to force vote on tax for second homes in Gaelic-speaking communities

THE Scottish Greens are set to force a vote on increasing taxes on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking communities.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025