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Increase in assaults against women on Caledonian Sleeper, MSPs told

There has been an increase in reports of assaults on women on the Caledonian Sleeper, MSPs have been told

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail having 'daily calls' with app developer after 3000 complaints

SCOTRAIL'S managing director has apologised to travellers for difficulties with its new app, admitting to MSPs it “hasn’t been good…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid among 600 urging MSPs to stand up to far right

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon, author Val McDermid, and actor Kate Dickie have signed an open letter to MSPs calling on them to tackle the…

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Revealed: Arms dealers in lobbying blitz at Holyrood after Israel pledge

THE arms industry ramped up its lobbying of MSPs and ministers after the Scottish Government announced a pause on public funding for firms supplying…

The National (Scotland)

Senior Reform MSP responds to 'laughing at Edinburgh terror attacks' allegations

A SENIOR Reform MSP has admitted laughing in the chamber as another parliamentarian spoke about terror-linked stabbings in Edinburgh – but denied…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs vote down Labour calls for Murrell inquiry at Holyrood

Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar said the crimes committed by Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband amounted to ‘the greatest political scandal since devolution’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour bid for SNP inquiry fails as MSPs back probe into ALL parties

A LABOUR bid for a Scottish Parliament inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal has failed after MSPs backed an inquiry into ALL…

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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)

The Scottish electoral system has delivered its most disproportional result yet

In the event, the SNP did not win the overall majority First Minister John Swinney sought in the 2026 Scottish election. However, between them the SNP and the Greens won 73 seats, 57% of all MSPs. It is the largest ever contingent of pro-independence MSPs at Holyrood.

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MSPs question expert report into social class at Holyrood

MSPs have questioned an expert's report into social class at Holyrood after it concluded there is only one politician in the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs urged to 'unite behind Scotland's right to decide' ahead of indyref2 vote

MSPs have been urged to 'unite behind Scotland’s right to decide' ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland)

Coro and Leader Partner to Simplify Cybersecurity for Australian MSPs

CHICAGO, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coro, the leading cybersecurity platform purpose-built for organizations with lean IT teams, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Leader, one of Australia’s leading information and communication technology (ICT) distributors. Through this partnership, Leader’s nationwide network of managed service providers (MSPs) and reseller…

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Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team

The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet.

Evening Standard

John Curtice reveals winners and losers of Scottish elections' voting system

REFORM UK would be Scotland’s second largest party behind the SNP while Labour and the Greens tied for third if the Scottish election system…

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Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney

The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed.

Evening Standard

Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments

It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month.

Evening Standard

Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet

John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

MSPs vote down assisted dying Bill at Holyrood

Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur had introduced the legislation.

Evening Standard

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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