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Who will replace Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader? The runners and riders

WITH Anas Sarwar set to resign and join Andy Burnham's government in Westminster, who is likely to take over the reins in Holyrood?

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21

MSPs vote to back draft Budget as Lib Dems agree deal with Scottish Government

The Lib Dems confirmed they had struck a deal on social care, hospices and hospitality.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure

All 24 jobs at Dundee University’s Leverhulme research centre could be axed because of £30m budget deficit

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

Scottish Government Budget passes Holyrood vote as Labour panned for abstaining

THE SNP Government’s Budget has formally passed its first Holyrood vote ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025

Waspi chair challenges Scottish Labour MPs ahead of compensation vote in Commons

THE chair of the Waspi campaign has called on Scottish Labour MPs to “be brave and vote with your conscience” as the SNP prepare to force a vote…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Anas Sarwar grilled on how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar has declined to clarify how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation despite suggestions from his Holyrood colleague they…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024

MSPs overwhelming reject Tories' 'unacceptable' Holyrood motion on asylum seekers

MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly rejected a Scottish Tory motion “condemning” free bus travel for asylum seekers ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024