The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Putting detention centres in Green seats ‘democratically fair’, says Offord

The plans were revealed on Sunday.

Evening Standard · May 5

Scotland budget crisis: Next government faces brutal squeeze, economists warn

Scotland stands on the brink of a financial crisis, yet election rhetoric largely sidesteps the approaching budget difficulties. Analysts predict that challenging times lie ahead due to the relentless growth of public spending that outpaces revenue streams. This dilemma is intensified by mounting pressures for higher public sector salaries and…

The Times of India · May 5

Reform UK tactics for detention centres ‘from Donald Trump playbook’ – Greens

Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer likened the proposed migrant detention facilities to ‘concentration camps’.

Evening Standard · May 5

Thursday’s elections could be ‘Starmageddon’ for PM, Stephen Flynn warns

The SNP leader said results of elections in Scotland, England and Wales could go badly for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · May 4

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

Evening Standard · May 4

‘Everybody wanted to be in the post-match drug test, because you could drink as much alcohol as you wanted until you needed a wee!’ Gordon Strachan on his Scotland World Cup adventures

The former Leeds United midfielder went to the 1982 and 1986 World Cups with the Tartan Army

FourFourTwo · May 4

Hollywood star Alan Cumming urges Holyrood voters to ‘reject Nigel Farage’

The actor made a plea to voters in Scotland ahead of Thursday’s election.

Evening Standard · May 4

UK troops head to Russia’s doorstep: NATO war games ramp up amid rising tensions in Estonia and Latvia

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland are preparing to deploy to the Baltic states for Exercise Spring Storm, one of the largest multinational military drills NATO will conduct this year. Before flying out the troops spent weeks completing a demanding preparatory exercise called Black Cyclone…

The Times of India · May 4

Some people with diagnosis for mental illness do not need benefits – Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader said that Scotland’s benefit system is currently ‘wide open to abuse’.

Evening Standard · May 4

Sarwar says ‘focus’ is on beating John Swinney – not on Labour at Westminster

Anas Sarwar refused to comment on speculation Sir Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge if the party does badly in Thursday’s elections.

Evening Standard · May 4