The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Parliament

Millions receive emergency alert amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

The weather warning comes into force at 10am on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

'Why can't you?': Cross-party MSPs urge BBC Scotland to show more from Holyrood

BBC Scotland has been pushed on why it does not show more content from the Scottish Parliament – given that the BBC Scotland channel shows nothing…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Trains suspended and schools to shut amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

Police have told people to avoid travel in the affected area on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Alba face first leadership contest – but can they survive without Alex Salmond?

KENNY MacAskill’s decision to contest the Alba leadership against Ash Regan triggers the party’s first leadership election in its five years of…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2025

Scottish voters could soon apply for postal votes online

VOTERS in Scotland could soon apply for Holyrood postal votes online after MPs backed a change in the law ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025

Scottish and Welsh voters could soon apply for postal votes online

Voters in Great Britain can apply for a postal ballot paper for certain elections online but residents of Scotland and Wales must use a paper form.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

'Housing is a human right': MSPs back tax increase on second homes in Scotland

THE Scottish Parliament has backed an increase to the tax paid when buying second and holiday homes, in an effort to raise more than £30 million…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2025

Scottish Secretary to give evidence at Holyrood on £3 billion growth deals

Ian Murray has been invited by the Committee to give evidence on the UK Government’s involvement in the City Region and Growth Deals programme.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Gregor Gall: What history tells us about the future of Alba

YOU would think that the Alba Party had an awful lot of things going for them.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025

Home Office silent on Scottish Parliament calls for action on rural visa scheme

THE Home Office has remained silent after the Scottish Parliament called for UK Government action on a bespoke visa scheme for Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2025