The Latest Breaking News from MSPs

Slater accused of ‘disrespecting’ Holyrood committee over DRS report

Circular Economy Minister called in to answer questions by the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Insider UK · Jun 13, 2023

Ministers failed to regulate dangerous sewage fertiliser, says green charity

A GREEN charity has accused ministers of failing to regulate the use of a potentially dangerous sewage fertiliser seven years after a Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023

Westminster 'not respecting devolution' as MSPs vote to reject EU law bill changes

Angus Robertson told the Scottish Parliament that ministers were given less than eight working hours to consider amendments to the wide-sweeping bill

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2023

Scottish ministers poised to back down in recycling row with Westminster

SNP government preparing to accept UK ministers’ demand to exclude glass from deposit return scheme

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2023

MSPs demand UK Government 'acts immediately' on food inflation

It comes after a dedicated food security unit was launched to monitor and mitigate potential crises in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023

MSPs vote to sanction Maggie Chapman for code of conduct breach

MSPs have voted to exclude Maggie Chapman from attending one committee session after she was found to have breached code of conduct rules.

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

Independence Minister declines to say if he supports a civic-led Yes Convention

Hepburn was also probed on the upcoming Scottish Government whitepapers by opposition MSPs

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

Labour accused of 'point scoring' in debate comparing HPMAs to Highland Clearances

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of “political point scoring” over HPMAs amid another Holyrood debate on the issue.

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2023

Economy Secretary issues rare ministerial direction over delayed CalMac ferry

IN an update to the Scottish Parliament, Neil Gray told MSPs that it was “extremely disappointing” that costs to complete Hull 802 had increased…

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2023

National Care Service delay will allow ministers to 'strengthen' controversial bill

THE delay to the National Care Service (NCS) will allow ministers to put “more meat on the bones” of the controversial reforms, MSPs have heard.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023