The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Parliament

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025

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) · Jun 4, 2025

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) · Jun 4, 2025

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) · May 9, 2025

Union to ballot teachers over class contact time dispute

A consultative ballot will open in June.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

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) · May 9, 2025

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) · May 8, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

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.

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

'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) · Apr 30, 2025