The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Parliament

SNP challenge Labour to back motion calling for devolution of employment law

SCOTTISH Labour MSPs have been challenged to put workers before their “right-wing London bosses” and support a motion backing the devolution…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023

AirBnB could bypass lobbying rules and ‘mislead MSPs’ about licensing scheme

TRANSPARENCY campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reform lobbying rules amid a pushback against short-term lets legislation...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023

Poverty experts highlight ‘significant’ impact of Scottish child payment

Poverty experts have claimed that the Scottish child payment is “significantly reducing child poverty”.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023

Claiming gender law block was due to policy row is a red herring, court told

A lawyer for the UK Government said the move came because of the effect the changes ‘would have on reserved law’.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Westminster ‘still adjusting to realities of devolution’ after 25 YEARS, report finds

WESTMINSTER is still adjusting to devolution in Scotland 25 years on from the re-convening of the Scottish Parliament, according to a review of the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

UK Government offers 'suboptimal' response as blocked Scottish rights bill returns

THE Social Justice Secretary criticised a “suboptimal” response from UK Government law officers ahead of the reintroduction of the UNCRC Bill.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

SNP trade unionists hail 'historic' TUC shift on devolving employment law

THE SNP Trade Union Group – the party’s largest affiliate body – has welcomed the decision of the Trades Union Congress to support the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

Angela Rayner BLANKS demands to devolve employment powers to Scotland

LABOUR’S deputy leader has promised unions that the party will deliver a host of new rights for workers, giving a “cast-iron commitment” of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2023

Former Tory MP Rory Stewart says he has 'often' considered standing to be an MSP

A FORMER Conservative minister has said he has "often" considered standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, branding the idea…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023