Swinney to launch SNP manifesto with plan to make ‘NHS fit for the future’ In a speech in Glasgow, the First Minister will pitch himself as a leader with ‘experienced and trusted leadership’. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer: I’m not interested in being First Minister Mr Greer said he would be ‘unbelievably proud’ to serve as deputy to his party co-leader Gillian Mackay. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer: I’m not interested in being first minister Mr Greer said he would be ‘unbelievably proud’ to serve as deputy to his party co-leader Gillian Mackay. The Independent UK · Apr 15
John Swinney: My son gives me high-quality advice before FMQs Scotland’s First Minister said his son was a frequent critic of his public speaking but also suggested what to say to his political opponents at FMQs. Evening Standard · Apr 15
One year on: how landmark ruling on single-sex spaces has changed lives Some campaigners are frustrated at slow pace of change, while those impacted are trying to work out what it means day-to-day The Guardian - UK · Apr 15
Claims of Labour and Reform deal for Holyrood are ‘utter nonsense’ says Sarwar Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar hit back at claims from Reform UK that there could be a deal between the parties to oust the SNP from power. Evening Standard · Apr 15
Brazil’s first official tartan revealed ahead of Scotland World Cup clash The tartan was designed by a six-year-old girl from Largs Primary School. The Independent UK · Apr 15
SNP manifesto will be ‘bursting with ambition’, pledges John Swinney The First Minister said the policy package – to be unveiled on Thursday – would also seek to help Scots through the current cost-of-living crisis. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Reform claims of deal to ‘remove SNP’ are a ‘lie’, Scottish Labour’s Sarwar says Anas Sarwar hit back at claims he had sought a deal with Nigel Farage’s party in a bid to defeat the SNP in May’s Holyrood election. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Trump’s remarks about the Pope ‘utterly deplorable’, Swinney says Scotland’s First Minister also called on the UK Government to act to mitigate the impact of the Gulf crisis on fuel prices. Evening Standard · Apr 14
Virginia Distillery Company: How a tech scholar from Ireland built a modern American single malt This whiskey offers a point of familiarity for Scotch drinkers before moving into something distinctly Virginian, explains Douglas Blyde Evening Standard · Apr 14
Claims about UK Government blocking of Ming Yang was ‘crankery’, says Sarwar The UK Government blocked the £1.5 billion wind turbine manufacturing site over national security concerns. Evening Standard · Apr 14
MSPs not told about collapse of funding deal for Scottish nature restoration Exclusive: Ministers accused of trying to keep investment firm’s withdrawal from partnership with NatureScot under wraps The Guardian - UK · Apr 14
SNP promise ‘Welcome to School Bag’ to build on Baby Box All Primary 1 pupils will be offered a new school bag filled with ‘essential school items’ including stationery, books and a water bottle. Evening Standard · Apr 13
LiveScience · Apr 13 Stone Age tombs in Scotland reveal 'webs of descent' among male relatives An analysis of DNA from Stone Age skeletons buried in Scotland reveals how people organized the burial of their dead.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 Farage eyes 2031 as he claims Reform could take ‘outright power’ at Holyrood Nigel Farage said the May 7 election would be a ‘breakthrough’ moment for his party.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Anas Sarwar asks voters in Scotland to give Labour five years to ‘fix SNP’s mess’ Scottish Labour leader pledges more homes and tax cuts as party tries to reverse slump in support before May elections
Evening Standard · Apr 13 UK Labour PM will always work with Scottish Government, says Sarwar Anas Sarwar said he wanted a ‘productive partnership’ with the UK Government if elected as first minister, despite calling on Keir Starmer to quit.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13 Why Andy Robertson Is Leaving Liverpool After Nine Years The experienced Scotland international’s courted plenty of interest from elsewhere.
Evening Standard · Apr 13 SNP has ignored pothole problem while wasting billions elsewhere – Findlay The Scottish Tory leader said a national pothole action fund would address the problem.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13 Cardiff stages thriller while Women’s Six Nations favourites show strength Wales and Scotland produced drama at the Principality Stadium while England and Ireland drew a record crowd as the tournament began at major venues
Evening Standard · Apr 12 Reform UK ‘in it to win it’ at Holyrood election, leader Lord Offord declares Lord Malcolm Offord said Reform could win constituency seats at Holyrood as well as return regional list MSPs.
Evening Standard · Apr 12 Give me five years to fix SNP mess, Sarwar urges voters The Scottish Labour leader said his party would ‘get the basics right’ if elected in Holyrood.
Evening Standard · Apr 12 Swinney accuses UK Government of ‘anti-Scottish’ move blocking Chinese factory Ming Yang had proposed building a wind turbine facility in Ardersier, near Inverness.
Evening Standard · Apr 12 It is for independence supporters to set out referendum route – Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader spoke out on independence on Sunday’s televised BBC debate.