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Eight SNP MSPs back Alba motion condemning Keir Starmer’s praise of Margaret Thatcher

EIGHT SNP MSPs have backed an Alba motion lodged in the Scottish Parliament condemning Keir Starmer’s praise of Margaret Thatcher.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2023

Alba lodge motion urging MSPs to condemn Keir Starmer's praise of Margaret Thatcher

THE Alba Party’s Ash Regan has submitted a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling on MSPs to condemn Sir Keir Starmer’s “praise of the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

Holyrood brings in phone signal-blocking kit in protest crackdown

THE Scottish Parliament has introduced phone-signal blocking pouches as part of a crackdown on protests in the Holyrood chamber - but refuses to…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2023

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Calls for iconic Scottish trade unionist to be 'immortalised' in Holyrood

A SCOTTISH trade unionist described as one of the country’s “greatest working class heroes” is a step closer to being immortalised in Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Alex Salmond confident Alba's Scottish independence bid is within Holyrood competence

ALEX Salmond has said he is confident that Alba’s “fall back” plan on Scottish independence will be within Holyrood’s competence.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Alba launch 'back-up' plan to negotiate independence

ASH Regan has launched proposals to consult the Scottish public on whether Holyrood should be given the powers to legislate for and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

What it meant to transgender people for Doctor Who to introduce a trans character

ANYONE who knows me well is aware there’s one thing I love more than almost anything else in the universe: Doctor Who.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

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Tories push Holyrood for timetable of investigation into Matheson data bill

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body announced last week it would launch a probe into the near-£11,000 bill run up by Michael Matheson.

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Top charity calls for grouse shooting licences as golden eagles 'disappear'

RSPB Scotland has urged MSPs to back legislation to introduce a licensing system for grouse shooting, as it recorded further cases of protected…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023

Matheson vows to co-operate with Holyrood investigation into £11,000 iPad bill

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has agreed to look into an expenses claim the Scottish Health Secretary submitted.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Matheson to be investigated by parliamentary body over £11,000 iPad charges

The Scottish minister said his teenage sons racked up the bill, initially paid by taxpayers, using the device as a hotspot to watch football.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Investigation launched into Michael Matheson iPad £11,000 bill

Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson is to be investigated by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) over the near-£11,000 bill…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

Bake Off’s Prue Leith hopes Scotland will ‘lead the way’ with assisted dying

Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith was in Holyrood to give her support to a bid to change the law to allow assisted dying in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

WATCH: Campaigners unroll harrowing list of names of those killed in Gaza

CAMPAIGNERS have unrolled a harrowing list which they say shows all the names of those who have been killed in Gaza - but has yet to be completed…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Holyrood's Presiding Officer to be away for 'few weeks' due to surgery

THE Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone, has said she will be away from Holyrood for a “few weeks” due to surgery.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

How to watch the Scottish Parliament debate on ceasefire in Gaza

THE Scottish Parliament is set to debate a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East later today.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Scottish areas with Tory MPs win Levelling Up cash from UK Government

SCOTTISH seats held by Tory MPs have been granted Levelling Up funding by the Conservative government.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Scottish Labour will seek to 'strengthen' Government's ceasefire motion

SCOTTISH Labour have said they will back the Government’s motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza this week.

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The National (Scotland) · Nov 20, 2023

Humza Yousaf tables Gaza ceasefire motion with call for Anas Sarwar to 'stand firm'

HUMZA Yousaf has called on Scottish Labour to “stand firm and back an immediate ceasefire” whilst tabling a parliamentary motion on Gaza to be…

Fortune · Nov 17, 2023

Scottish lawmaker under pressure to resign after admitting his children racked up $13,700 roaming charges on his work iPad—and left taxpayers with the bill

Health Secretary Michael Matheson said he was trying to protect his family from the scrutiny over the exorbitant roaming charges on his parliamentary iPad.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Tory MSP fumes over new journalist set-up at Scottish Parliament

A TORY MSP has fumed as reporters were put behind barriers in the Scottish Parliament for what is thought to be the first time.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Yousaf defends Matheson on ‘honest mistake’ on iPad bill amid calls to sack him

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said the Health Secretary ‘made no attempt to repay it until he was caught’.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Scottish Tories fail in bid to force investigation into Covid WhatsApp messages

First Minister Humza Yousaf and his deputy Shona Robison deny misleading the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023

Scottish Government to debate calls for ceasefire in Gaza

THE Scottish Government will lead a debate in Holyrood next week on the situation in Gaza.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2023

Labour MSP's 'stopgap' claim shows 'lack of respect for devolution'

ANAS Sarwar has been urged to confirm whether he thinks the Scottish Parliament’s only purpose is to mitigate Tory policies after one of his…

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