The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Reform UK name Tory defector as candidate for Holyrood by-election

REFORM UK have announced a councillor whom the party's depute leader couldn't even name as their candidate for a by-election sparked by the death…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025

John Swinney announces £300,000 in extra humanitarian aid for Middle East conflicts

THE Scottish Government will provide an extra £300,000 in humanitarian aid to help people affected by conflict in the Middle East, First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Scottish Government to respond to Supreme Court gender ruling in Holyrood statement

A minister is due to address MSPs on the Scottish Government’s response to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under equalities…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

How to watch the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court gender ruling

A minister is due to address MSPs on the Scottish Government’s response to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under equalities…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

These Labour MSPs backed Gender Recognition Reform. Now, they're silent

THE majority of Scottish Labour MSPs who voted in favour of Holyrood’s gender reforms have remained silent on the Supreme Court ruling on the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2025

Three pro-Palestine protesters arrested at demonstration against Israeli bowls player

THREE protesters have been arrested at a demonstration against an Israeli player’s participation in the World Bowls Indoor Championship in…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2025

Reform councillor claims summit against the far-right is 'political stunt' by FM

A REFORM councillor has described the Scottish Government’s cross-party summit tackle the rise of the far-right as a “political stunt”.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2025

I don't regret supporting legislation to make trans lives easier, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has insisted he does not “regret” supporting legislation to make transgender people’s lives easier following the Supreme Court…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2025

Supreme Court ruling risks reigniting SNP divide over transgender rights

THE Supreme Court’s ruling risks reigniting divides in the SNP over transgender rights, but its impact on the outcome of Holyrood 2026 remains to…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2025