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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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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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.

Evening Standard

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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'Unacceptable': SNP hit out as Labour 'keep Tory-era veto on Scottish laws'

A Labour review of controversial Tory-era legislation has left an “effective veto” for UK ministers on Scottish Parliament legislation, the…

The National (Scotland)

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MSPs seek views on proposals for new ‘ecocide’ law to tackle polluters

A Scottish Parliament committee is inviting the public to have their say on proposals for a new law aimed at tackling the worst polluters in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Ex-Dundee University principal says returning £150,000 ‘not in thought process’

Professor Iain Gillespie faced Holyrood’s Education Committee on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Abusive social media posts targeting MSPs triple in one year to 23,500

ABUSIVE social media posts directed at MSPs have almost tripled in the past year to more than 23,500, figures show ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing to stand as independent at next Scottish Parliament election

FERGUS Ewing has announced he will stand as an independent candidate at next year’s Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood governing body defends 'unfair' transgender toilet ban

THE Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (SPCB) has defended its decision to ban transgender people from using certain toilets after being urged to…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government must 'urgently engage' with Scotland over migration, say MSPs

THE UK Government must “urgently” engage with Scottish ministers on its immigration reforms, MSPs have said.

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners protest outside Scottish Parliament demanding better paternity leave

DOZENS of parents and their children campaigning for better paternity leave have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh ...

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Care reform Bill passes unanimously at Holyrood

PLANS to transform social care across Scotland will be progressed after the Care Reform Bill was unanimously approved in Holyrood ...

Evening Standard

Swinney promises no ‘deal or co-operation’ with Farage after by-election defeat

The First Minister said he intended to win the 2026 Holyrood election and that the SNP would ‘get stronger’ after losing in Hamilton.

Evening Standard

Sarwar says surprise by-election win could help Labour back to power at Holyrood

Anas Sarwar is hoping the results of the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election could help Labour oust the SNP in the 2026 Holyrood election.

Evening Standard

Scots have ‘voted for change’, says Starmer following Labour’s surprise win

The Prime Minister congratulated his winning candidate and looked ahead to next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

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The Independent UK

Scots ‘voted for change’, says Starmer after Labour’s surprise by-election win

The Prime Minister congratulated Labour’s new MSP Davy Russell and looked ahead to next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

The Independent UK

Relief for Starmer in Hamilton, but Reform has arrived as a force in Scotland

NEWS ANALYSIS: A Scottish Labour win in the Hamilton by-election has handed the prime minister a much needed boost, but the result reveals that Reform is a growing threat in parts of the UK Nigel Farage has never appealed to before, writes David Maddox

The National (Scotland)

Labour vote down Hamilton community funding on eve of by-election

LABOUR and Tory councillors have voted against funding for community groups in Hamilton and Larkhall on the eve of a crucial by-election in the…

The National (Scotland)

Former Reform MP calls for Scottish Parliament to be abolished

Former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has called for the Scottish Parliament to be abolished, calling it a "talking shop"

The National (Scotland)

Your guide to polling stations and voter ID for the Hamilton by-election

Voter ID rules for the Scottish Parliamentary by-election for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, how to find your polling station and the candidates…

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage branded 'clown' as he suggests scrapping Barnett formula

NIGEL Farage has been branded a “dangerous clown” after hinting he would scrap the Scottish Parliament’s funding mechanism if he won power in…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood Election 2026 news, interviews and updates

Stay up to date with the 2026 Holyrood election – polls, party moves, and how Scotland’s Parliament vote works.

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