The Latest Breaking News from MSPs

Insolvency a ‘real possibility’ at University of Dundee, MSPs told

Senior figures from the university gave evidence to Holyrood’s Education Committee on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

SNP does not have a woman problem, says Swinney

The First Minister said his party does not have a woman issue despite 14 female MSPs signalling their intention to stand down from Holyrood.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Ukraine ‘deserves to be heard’ in peace talks, diplomat tells MSPs

A UKRAINIAN diplomat told MSPs his country “deserves to be heard” in negotiations about its future, as he called for Western unity to exert a…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2025

MSPs warn of ‘lack of progress’ on reforms for salmon farming industry

There has been a “lack of progress” from the Scottish Government in implementing reforms recommended for the salmon farming industry, MSPs have…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025

Swinney taking ‘nothing for granted’ on Budget despite Labour plans to abstain

The First Minister said the announcement Labour MSPs will abstain in Budget votes made him ‘more confident’ the proposals will pass.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

MSPs pass motion calling on UK Government to scrap two-child benefit cap

MSPS have voted to pass a motion calling on the UK Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Churches come together to call on MSPs to back free bus travel for asylum seekers

CHURCHES have banded together to urge MSPs to avoid pitting vulnerable groups in society against each other and recommit to providing free bus…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week

Holyrood is expected to vote next week to prevent MSPs from also sitting as MPs, ending the practice known as “double jobbing”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

New CalMac ferry 'still needing anchor system repair'

THE long-awaited Glen Sannox ferry still needs a permanent solution to a problem with its anchor system ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

Financial statements from Grangemouth owner give ‘distorted picture’, says union

Unite Scotland’s regional secretary Derek Thomson made his comments as he appeared before Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024