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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…

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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

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

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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…

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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.

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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 ...

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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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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

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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…

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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"

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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…

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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…

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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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Alex Salmond news and interviews on the former first minister

ALEX Salmond was a former first minister of Scotland.

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MSPs express 'deep concern' over Scottish Parliament trans toilet ban

MSPS and their staff have sent a letter to Holyrood’s governing body expressing “deep concern” over its decision to ban trans people from…

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Hunt for expert to review MSP complaints after Tories 'put process in disrepute'

HOLYROOD managers have started advertising for an independent expert to review the Scottish parliament’s complaints process after Tory MSPs threw…

Evening Standard

Union to ballot teachers over class contact time dispute

A consultative ballot will open in June.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament bans trans women from female toilets

TRANS women will be barred from using female toilets in the Scottish Parliament, it has been announced.

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Scottish Labour's London MSP hopeful squirms in 'paper candidate' grilling

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP hopeful working as a politician in London has insisted she is not a “paper candidate”.

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