The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Parliament

Kate Forbes's first Holyrood job funded by anti-abortion lobby group

KATE Forbes’s first job in the Scottish Parliament was funded by an anti-abortion Christian lobby group, it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023

'People Make Glasgow' building branded one of ugliest in the UK and a 'crime against architecture'

The Glasgow College Building - home to the iconic People Make Glasgow sign - was named the second ugliest building in the United Kingdom by a photography website.

Glasgow Live · Feb 28, 2023

Bias against people in poverty is 'extensive and deep-rooted' in Scotland

A report published by the Scottish Parliament's cross-party group on poverty recommends making education about poverty part of Scotland’s national curriculum for schools.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Holyrood votes to withhold consent from UK bill that would scrap 1000s of EU laws

CONSTITUTION Secretary Angus Robertson has called on the UK Government to withdraw the bill that seeks to revoke a large swathe of retained EU…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

MSPs unite to condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine on first anniversary of war

The Scottish Parliament held a debate on Thursday to mark Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023

Scots baby born with missing chest muscle and webbed hand diagnosed with rare syndrome

Finlay's condition has seen a rise in publicity after Matt Goss, from Bros, revealed on Strictly Come Dancing that he suffers from Poland Syndrome.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Lanarkshire baby born with missing chest muscle and webbed finger diagnosed with rare condition

Cambuslang mum-of-two Jennifer Mellin, 35, is set to speak at Holyrood next month to raise awareness for Poland Syndrome, a condition her one-year-old son, Finlay, has.

Glasgow Live · Feb 23, 2023

After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023

Why did Humza Yousaf miss the Scottish Parliament's final equal marriage vote?

GAY marriage has been hailed as one of the Scottish Parliament’s proudest achievements – but it is still a sticking point for some MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

Big Tobacco intensifies Scottish Parliament lobbying as new restriction plans loom

TOBACCO companies have intensified their lobbying efforts at Holyrood ahead of a potential tightening of smoking legislation and met with MSPs at…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023