The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Parliament

Bias against people in poverty is 'extensive and deep-rooted' in Scotland

A report published by the Scottish Parliament's cross-party group on poverty recommends making education about poverty part of Scotland’s national curriculum for schools.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Bill for two ferries at state-owned shipyard set to top Scottish Parliament construction costs

Price of delivering pair of CalMac ferries through Ferguson Marine shipyard is likely to top £419million cost of iconic building.

Daily Record · Feb 26, 2023

Mhairi Black backs Humza Yousaf in race to be SNP leader

Mr Yousaf is one of three candidates running to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

Scots baby born with missing chest muscle and webbed hand diagnosed with rare syndrome

Finlay's condition has seen a rise in publicity after Matt Goss, from Bros, revealed on Strictly Come Dancing that he suffers from Poland Syndrome.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Lanarkshire baby born with missing chest muscle and webbed finger diagnosed with rare condition

Cambuslang mum-of-two Jennifer Mellin, 35, is set to speak at Holyrood next month to raise awareness for Poland Syndrome, a condition her one-year-old son, Finlay, has.

Glasgow Live · Feb 23, 2023

After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023

Why did Humza Yousaf miss the Scottish Parliament's final equal marriage vote?

GAY marriage has been hailed as one of the Scottish Parliament’s proudest achievements – but it is still a sticking point for some MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023

Big Tobacco intensifies Scottish Parliament lobbying as new restriction plans loom

TOBACCO companies have intensified their lobbying efforts at Holyrood ahead of a potential tightening of smoking legislation and met with MSPs at…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023

New poll gives Yes parties whopping 23-seat majority in Holyrood

A NEW poll predicts Yes parties will command a substantial 23-seat majority in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

Who is Ash Regan? The former minister vying to be the next SNP leader

SNP MSP Ash Regan hit the headlines at the end of last year when she quit her ministerial role in protest against Holyrood’s gender reforms.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023