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Police body gives positive response to calls for new crowd control laws in Scotland

Scottish Police Federation general secretary David Kennedy has welcomed calls for MSPs to introduce new tailgating and pitch invasion laws.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term

The first sitting day of the Parliament will take place on Thursday.

The Independent UK

MSPs hail ‘victory for the vulnerable’ after assisted dying bill rejected in Scotland

Scotland would have been the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying had the legislation been passed

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MSPs vote down assisted dying Bill at Holyrood

Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur had introduced the legislation.

The Independent UK

Christian leaders urge MSPs to vote against assisted dying Bill

In a joint letter, the leaders said legalising assisted dying would open people to coercion, amid other complications.

Evening Standard

Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.

Evening Standard

Scottish Parliament suspends all voting over Microsoft outage

MSPs were set to debate and vote on hundreds of amendments to legislation on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

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Russell Findlay: Holyrood list system ‘unfair’ as defecting MSPs keep seats

THE Scottish Tory leader has suggested MSPs defecting from his party are motivated by “self-interest” and called for Holyrood’s proportional…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs vote to allow councils to hike tax on second homes – with no limit

MSPS have voted to allow councils to hike council tax on second and empty homes – without any cap.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish activists part of Gaza-bound flotilla urge MSPs for protection from Israel

TWO Scottish activists taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla have called on MSPs to urge for their protection as they aim to break Israel’s…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs' intransigence putting boys in pro-youth set-up at risk of economic exploitation

MSPs' failure to take the SFA and SPFL to task over multi-year registrations has left kids in pro-youth set-up open to "economic…

The National (Scotland)

Galleries in Scotland could close after years of 'systematic underfunding'

The head of the National Galleries of Scotland has told MSPs she “honestly” cannot rule out closing galleries after years of “systemic…

The National (Scotland)

Greens to push Holyrood vote on immediate rent controls

MSPs have been urged to back plans for immediate rent control measures to protect tenants ...

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon: ‘Witch-hunt’ MSPs investigating me were being directed by Salmond

The ex-Scotland first minister made the claims in her new book, which was released early on Monday after being slated to hit book shelves on Thursday.

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Closure of Alexander Dennis would be 'catastrophic' for Falkirk area, MSPs told

The closure of bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis would be “catastrophic” for an area already struggling, MSPs have been told.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MSPs 'failing to turn up to do their jobs' amid rise in no-shows

Scottish Labour MSPs have been accused of failing to "turn up to do their jobs" amid a rise in the number of MSPs missing Holyrood votes

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'working with Tories to weaken Scottish land reform', MSPs say

THE SNP are using Conservative votes to keep significant changes out of the Land Reform Bill, MSPs have said ...

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MSPs pass bill giving Gaelic and Scots official status in Scotland

MSPs have passed a bill which gives the Gaelic and Scots languages official status in Scotland ...

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MSPs express 'deep concern' over Scottish Parliament trans toilet ban

MSPS and their staff have sent a letter to Holyrood’s governing body expressing “deep concern” over its decision to ban trans people from…

Evening Standard

BBC bosses accused of ‘throwing people out to the wolves’ by axing River City

Equity president and actress Lynda Rooke addressed MSPs alongside one of the soap’s stars on Thursday.

The Independent UK

MSPs back Scottish assisted dying bill in Holyrood vote

Holyrood voted by 70 votes to 56 in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Evening Standard

McArthur hails ‘landmark moment’ after Holyrood vote on assisted dying

Holyrood voted by 70 votes to 56 in favour of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

The National (Scotland)

Hunt for expert to review MSP complaints after Tories 'put process in disrepute'

HOLYROOD managers have started advertising for an independent expert to review the Scottish parliament’s complaints process after Tory MSPs threw…

The National (Scotland)

Motion to save River City from cancellation to be heard at Holyrood

A motion to save Scotland’s “only homegrown soap”, River City, from cancellation will be heard in Holyrood.

The Independent UK

MSPs weep in Holyrood chamber as tributes paid to minister Christina McKelvie

The 57-year-old died in hospital on Thursday morning, having been undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

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