Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood. Evening Standard · May 28
New Scottish Parliament calls for UK Government to devolve indyref2 powers SCOTLAND’S newly elected parliament has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second independence referendum… The National (Scotland) · May 26
Malcolm Offord claims 'no investigation' despite charity watchdog's law breach ruling REFORM UK’s leader in Scotland has bizarrely claimed there is “no investigation” into his charity despite a watchdog finding it has broken the… The National (Scotland) · May 21
Malcolm Offord's charity breaking the law in Scotland, inquiry finds MALCOLM Offord's charity is breaking the law in Scotland and must register with regulators, an inquiry has found. The National (Scotland) · May 21
Prestigious Scotch whisky society under fire over induction of Malcolm Offord A PRESTIGIOUS international society dedicated to celebrating Scotch whisky is facing growing pressure from industry professionals over the induction… The National (Scotland) · May 20
Malcolm Offord skipped new MSP inductions but ‘took the free lunches’ MALCOLM Offord didn’t show up for any first-time MSP induction sessions but took advantage of the free lunches, an MSP has said. The National (Scotland) · May 19
Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday. Evening Standard · May 19
Did Scotland's party leaders just signal a new kind of Holyrood parliament? MEET the new boss, same as the old boss ... The National (Scotland) · May 19
John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister The SNP leader, whose party is the biggest in the Scottish Parliament, was voted back into the role in Holyrood on Tuesday. Evening Standard · May 19
John Swinney elected First Minister in first vote of new Scottish parliament JOHN Swinney has been elected First Minister of Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · May 19
Malcolm Offord put under investigation by Scottish charity watchdog Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust he previously vowed to donate his MSP salary to ... The National (Scotland) · May 19
New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’ Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role. Evening Standard · May 14
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 · May 14
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 · May 11
Evening Standard · May 11 Swinney: Government will work on cross-party co-operation – but not with Reform Reform UK has accused the First Minister of ‘political posturing’.
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in elections
The Guardian - UK · May 9 Swinney keen to work with fellow nationalist devolved leaders in UK SNP leader wants to ensure voices of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘are heard loud and clear’
The Guardian - UK · May 9 The SNP may have won again but Scottish politics has been upended Public frustration gave the SNP a muted victory, while Labour tied with Reform for second and the Greens claimed a ‘seismic’ result
Evening Standard · May 8 Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election Ballot boxes will be opened at 9am at counting centres across Scotland.
Evening Standard · May 7 Polls close in Scottish Parliament election as wait for results begins Ballot boxes across Scotland will be opened at 9am on Friday.
Evening Standard · May 7 Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections Scotland’s party leaders attended their local polling stations earlier on Thursday.
Evening Standard · May 7 Scottish party leaders cast their vote as country goes to the polls Voting stations are open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday, with the count beginning at 9am on Friday.
Evening Standard · May 6 Eve-of-election poll suggests SNP’s lead is ‘tightening’ The poll came after elections expert Professor Sir John Curtice said the ‘odds are against’ a majority win for John Swinney’s party.
Evening Standard · May 6 Political establishment ‘petrified’ of Reform, party candidate says Thomas Kerr reiterated his party’s plans to open migration detention centres in areas that back the Scottish Greens, saying it is about ‘fairness’.
The Independent UK · May 6 Why have the Tory defections to Reform dried up? NEWS ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at why a steady stream of Tory defectors to Reform appears to have dried up after Nigel Farage set a deadline of Thursday 7 May