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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

The Independent UK

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"

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…

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

Union to ballot teachers over class contact time dispute

A consultative ballot will open in June.

Evening Standard

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.

The National (Scotland)

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”.

The National (Scotland)

Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May

Stephen Flynn is hoping to win the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine seat, with a number of former SNP MPs also standing for Holyrood.

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Poll predicts big boost for SNP and commanding lead over Scottish Labour

THE SNP continue to enjoy a strong lead over Scottish Labour in both Holyrood and Westminster voting intentions, according to a new poll.

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'Hell of a commute': Labour pick London councillor to contest Highlands seat

Scottish Labour have been blasted for selecting a London councillor to stand more than 600 miles away in the Scottish Parliament elections.

The National (Scotland)

Maggie Chapman survives in key Holyrood committee role as SNP oppose Tory motion

MSP Maggie Chapman faces a full Scottish Parliament vote which could see her stripped of her senior position on a key Holyrood committee ...

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MSP Dornan reveals he was charged with attempted murder as a teenager

James Dornan said he decided to open up about the incident which happened 57 years ago following the release of the Netflix drama Adolescence.

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Scottish Parliament chamber evacuated after FMQs for fire alarm test

THE Scottish Parliament chamber has been evacuated amid reports of a fire.

The Independent UK

Ex-Scottish Tory leader eyes Westminster return as he prepares to leave Holyrood

Douglas Ross has confirmed he will not stand in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

The Independent UK

John Swinney declares SNP is ‘back in business’

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader said he is ‘very optimistic’ for next year’s Holyrood elections.

The National (Scotland)

Green MSP becomes rector of struggling Dundee University

A GREEN MSP has been elected as the new rector of Dundee University as it faces serious questions about its future.

Evening Standard

SNP MSP says she will not seek re-election in 2026

Natalie Don-Innes made the announcement on X on Wednesday night.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood pension scheme urged to divest from Tesla over Elon Musk 'toxicity'

AN MSP has been raised concerns about the Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme’s investments in Tesla amid the global backlash against owner Elon…

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to visit Scotland in spring

REFORM UK’S leader Nigel Farage is set to visit Scotland this Spring as the party looks ahead to the Scottish Parliament election next year ...

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