The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Parliament

Nicola Sturgeon fires back after JK Rowling's 'destroyer of women's rights' attack

The FM said there are no shortage of attacks 'real feminists' should be focusing on right now in response to the Harry Potter author

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon hits back at JK Rowling accusation: I’m a real feminist

The author had accused the Scottish First Minister of being a ‘destroyer of women’s rights’.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

FM: I don't want to have to fight next election on independence unless we must

THE First Minister has said she does not want to be in the position of fighting a General Election on the sole issue of independence in the event…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2022

Motherwell shop owner recognised in Scottish Parliament for community efforts

Adeil Hussain, owner of One Stop Motherwell, has seen his efforts in his community recognised after his convenience store’s successful promotion offering 1p Back to School bundles through its partnership with Snappy Shopper.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

JK Rowling wears T-shirt calling Nicola Sturgeon ‘destroyer of women’s rights’

The author was giving her backing to a protest outside the Scottish Parliament over controversial gender recognition legislation.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Rent Freeze Bill passes stage 2 after over 100 attempted revisions from opposition MSPs

The emergency legislation is moving through the Scottish Parliament at an accelerated pace

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2022

Swinney rejects accusation of ‘secrecy’ over resignations from Covid inquiry

The Deputy First Minister addressed an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament on the issue.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Supreme Court should find UK ‘undermining democracy’ in indyref2 case, experts say

THE Supreme Court may decide that Scotland does not have the power to hold indyref2 – but it should also conclude the UK Government is…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022

Rent Freeze Bill passes first stage of scrutiny in Scottish Parliament

MSPs backed the general principles of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday evening.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022

Rent Freeze Bill to be treated as emergency legislation despite Tory efforts to scrap it

THE Scottish Parliament has agreed to treat the rent freeze bill as emergency legislation despite Tory MSPs' efforts.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2022