The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Parliament

Chris McEleny to run for Alba deputy leader

CHRIS McEleny has announced he will stand to become the next deputy leader of the Alba Party.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025

Nigel Farage to face John Swinney in Holyrood election TV debates

NIGEL Farage will front Reform UK’s Scottish Parliament election campaign in 2026, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon: Media 'will have to wait to learn if I'll run in 2026 elections'

NICOLA Sturgeon has declined to confirm whether or not she will again run to be an MSP ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025

Anger over proposal to charge people to sail on Clyde as Government urged to step in

PLANS to charge small boats to use the Clyde have been called 'outrageous', as the firm behind the proposal has been accused of turning down…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2024

Scottish Budget to be unveiled today – how to watch

THE Scottish Budget is set to be unveiled later today as the Government reveals the spending decisions for the next financial year...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Reform 'aim to be kingmakers at Holyrood – and would make Anas Sarwar first minister'

The Reform party aims to be the “kingmakers” at the Scottish Parliament election in 2026 and would vote for Anas Sarwar to become First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2024

Scottish minister urges UK Government to scrap voter ID requirements

THE UK Government has been urged to scrap requirements for voters to prove their identity at polling stations

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024

SNP need to ‘move mountains’ for Lib Dems to back Scottish Budget

SCOTTISH Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will warn SNP ministers they will “have to move mountains” to persuade his party to back…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2024

Kate Forbes: Stephen Flynn would be a 'brilliant asset' at Holyrood

Kate Forbes has said Stephen Flynn would be a “brilliant asset” to the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to become an MSP as well

Mr Flynn said he would remain an MP if elected but would not take two salaries.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024