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‘Underdog’ Sarwar challenges First Minister to series of election debates

The Scottish Labour leader issued the challenge as he said his party will spend a £1 million plus election fund as part of its bid to win power.

Evening Standard

Swinney says ‘variety of tactics’ could be used to win second independence vote

The Holyrood elections take place in May.

Evening Standard

Ministers considered holding indyref on same day as 2011 election, papers reveal

The matter was considered – but ultimately rejected – by then first minister Alex Salmond’s cabinet in 2010.

Evening Standard

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Farage due in Falkirk as Reform UK gears up for Holyrood campaign

The rally comes as Reform UK gears up its Scottish Parliament election campaign.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage accused of trying to ‘whip up hate’ ahead of Reform UK rally in Scotland

The rally comes as Reform UK gears up its Scottish Parliament election campaign

The Independent UK

Countdown on to launch online postal vote forms in Scotland and Wales

Scottish and Welsh voters have to fill in a paper form if they would like a postal or proxy vote in Scottish Parliament or Senedd elections.

The Independent UK

Jamie Hepburn apologises to MSPs after Douglas Ross row

JAMIE Hepburn has apologised for his conduct following allegations of “assault” by Douglas Ross.

The National (Scotland)

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Here's what we know about the Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn incident

THIS week's Holyrood business has been overshadowed by an alleged incident between Douglas Ross and Jamie Hepburn.

The National (Scotland)

Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard

MSPs groan as Scottish Tory complains about Palestine debate

A Tory MSP has complained about the Scottish Parliament discussing “international affairs” ahead of a debate on Palestine in the chamber.

The National (Scotland)

Presiding officer gives security update after hidden camera claims against Labour MSP

THE Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer has said there will be “enhanced security checks” ...

The National (Scotland)

Colin Smyth visited Holyrood with Girl Guides after 'indecent images' charge

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP facing charges linked to alleged hidden recording devices in Holyrood toilets was allowed to visit the parliamentary estate…

The National (Scotland)

MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth has released a statement denying allegations a secret camera was placed in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Smyth has released a statement denying the allegations

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Evening Standard

No covert recording devices found in police searches of Holyrood toilets

Parliament bosses said there will be ‘enhanced additional checks’ going forward.

The National (Scotland)

Police sweep Holyrood toilets as MSP charged over 'hidden camera'

Police Scotland has swept Scottish Parliament toilets for hidden cameras after a suspended Labour MSP was charged with possessing indecent images…

The National (Scotland)

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged after ‘camera hidden in Holyrood toilet’

Suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been charged over allegations a secret camera was placed in toilets inside the Scottish Parliament ...

Evening Standard

Suspended Labour MSP charged after ‘camera hidden in Parliament toilet’

Allegations emerged on Thursday evening as the Labour MSP Colin Smyth had his Holyrood pass deactivated.

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The Independent UK

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged after ‘camera hidden in parliament toilet’

Allegations emerged on Thursday evening as the Labour MSP Colin Smyth had his Holyrood pass deactivated

The National (Scotland)

Jackie Baillie reported to Holyrood authorities over alleged rule breach

SCOTTISH Labour’s deputy leader has been reported to parliamentary authorities for alleged rule breaches, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MSP charged for 'possession of indecent images'

SCOTTISH Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been suspended from the party after an arrest linked to "indecent images" ...

The National (Scotland)

George Galloway to stand as candidate for Holyrood 2026 election

GEORGE Galloway has announced his political comeback as he intends to stand as a candidate in next year's Scottish Parliament election ...

Evening Standard

Donald Trump says he’s heard ‘great things’ about John Swinney

The US President suggested a country ‘can’t go through that too much’ when asked about a second independence referendum.

Evening Standard

Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

Radio France Internationale

Are 16-year-old voters the key to future-proofing democracy?

In the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer's Labour government has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all future elections, in a bid to "modernise democracy". But for the handful of other countries who have made the move, results have been mixed.

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