The Latest Breaking News from MSPs

Animal activists hail Holyrood move to firm up anti-hunting laws

Campaigners welcome vote by MSPs to close loopholes they say were smokescreen for illegal foxhunting

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

Scottish salmon farms' death toll of 15 million sparks MSP calls for urgent inquest

Opposition MSPs hit out at "alarming" and "horrendous" stats after the mortality rate on fish farms nearly doubled in a year.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Cambo oil field should go ahead if it meets climate checks, says SNP's Stephen Flynn

Nicola Sturgeon said that the oil field should not be given the "green light" in 2021

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Activists urge MSPs to back new gender reform Bill ahead of debate

Trans rights activists gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday ahead of a session to discuss possible amendments.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Scottish recession could be shallower than the rest of the UK, MSPs are told

Rebound in North Sea earnings could also boost Scotland’s relative economic performance

Insider UK · Dec 20, 2022

Scotland’s recession may be shallower than elsewhere in UK , MSPs told

SCOTLAND may experience a slightly shallower recession than the rest of the UK, experts have told MSPs ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2022

Gender debate used as ‘proxy’ for transgender discrimination, UN expert tells MSPs

A UN expert has told MSPs that the debate surrounding gender reform in Scotland has been used by some as a “proxy” to promote discrimination…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022

Scottish Parliament prepares to 'make history' in final stage of gender reform debate

The Scottish Greens have said this week will be “vital” for trans rights and equality as MSPs brace for two long days of debates on Tuesday and…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2022

Cross-party MSPs aim to ease concerns over gender recognition bill

Group tables amendments amid fears men could abuse the changes, as UN expert urges Holyrood not to delay or water down new law

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Royal Mail dispute likely to continue into new year, union leader warns

Hundreds of striking posties descended on Holyrood demanding the First Minister and MSPs support their demands for better working conditions.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022