The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Hundreds gather on Buchanan Street to join largest protest for decades across UK

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) organised a rally in solidarity of those taking part in strike action and hundreds flocked to Buchanan Street to make sure their voices are heard.

Glasgow Live · Feb 1, 2023

River Nith fish population concerns mean that strict regulations remain

As the new fishing season approaches, warnings have been issued by the authorities

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

Scottish Government split on strikes as Greens refuse to cross Holyrood picket line

Staff employed at the Scottish Parliament are among thousands of workers who have walked out on strike in a row over pay and conditions.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

Explained: How UK anti-strike law affects Scottish workers and devolution

Roz Foyer, general secretary at the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC), spoke to The National and gave her assessment of the "draconian"…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2023

Gender reform bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row, Stephen Flynn says

SCOTLAND'S blocked gender reforms and the debate over where trans women should be imprisoned are “completely detached”, SNP Westminster leader…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 31, 2023

SNP leadership says gender reform Bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row

Stephen Flynn, SNP leader in Westminster, said the prisons debate related to a ‘very small number of people’.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

Joanna Cherry says she won't be leaving SNP following Alyn Smith remark

JOANNA Cherry has rejected an apparent call from a fellow SNP MP for those who oppose the Scottish Government’s gender reform legislation to…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 31, 2023

West Lothian teacher cuts still on table as council face 'heart-breaking' decisions

An apparent assurance from Scotland's education minister that teacher numbers would not be cut was described as 'press reports', leading to confusion and uncertainty over already unpalatable plans for schools

Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023

Labour peer told to 'be polite' after interrupting woman in trans committee

A LABOUR peer was told to “be polite” after speaking over a woman while discussing the Scottish Government’s transgender law reforms.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 31, 2023

'No ministerial involvement' in Isla Bryson case, says Justice Secretary

MINISTERS were not aware that Isla Bryson was being sent to a women’s prison after her conviction for rape, the Scottish Parliament has been told.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 31, 2023