New agreement between UK and devolved governments needed post-Brexit – committee The committee’s convener said the deal should be a ‘first step’ to addressing the impacts of Brexit on devolution. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Angus Robertson criticises 'intolerable' lack of childcare in Scottish Parliament ANGUS Robertson has criticised the Scottish Parliament’s lack of available childcare as “intolerable” and called for better provisions to be… The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023
Independence Minister accuses UK Government of ‘blackmail tactics’ SCOTLAND’S Independence Minister has accused UK ministers of using “tactics tantamount to blackmail” to get consent to legislation. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023
AirBnB could bypass lobbying rules and ‘mislead MSPs’ about licensing scheme TRANSPARENCY campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reform lobbying rules amid a pushback against short-term lets legislation... The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023
'Wait for the odds before betting on Alba keeping our seats,' says Alex Salmond ALEX Salmond has said he wants to see “what the odds come up” before betting on his two Alba MPs keeping their seats – arguing the party’s… The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2023
Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023
MSPs pay tribute to 'inspirational trailblazer' Winnie Ewing in Scottish Parliament MSPs paid tribute to “trailblazer” Winnie Ewing in the Scottish Parliament as they moved a motion of condolence. The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon delivers warning in first Holyrood speech since resignation NICOLA Sturgeon has spoken in the Scottish Parliament chamber for the first time since resigning as first minister ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2023
Anas Sarwar criticises Holyrood for being a 'social policy parliament' ANAS Sarwar will criticise Holyrood for being too focused on “social policy” and reiterate a pledge that Scottish Labour are “unashamedly… The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023
Scottish Parliament to hear motion of condolence for Winnie Ewing after recess THE Scottish Parliament is due to hear a motion of condolence for Winnie Ewing after she sadly passed away at the end of the last term. The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023
Minister did not act irrationally in blocking gender law, says Advocate General The UK Government has published legal arguments ahead of the case being heard at the Court of Session in Edinburgh next month. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Legal challenge over gender reform block to be heard next month The Scottish Government is contesting the use of Section 35 powers by the UK Government. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023
'They're loving life': Holyrood's honey bee population soars to one million THE Scottish Parliament’s thriving hives have grown to a population of over a million bees, The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2023
Climate protesters spray Scottish Parliament building red This Is Rigged said it acted after the Prime Minister announced plans for 100 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea. The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023 Climate activists spray Scottish Parliament building with red paint in oil protest CLIMATE activists have sprayed the Scottish Parliament building with red paint in protest at the UK Government's intent to sign off on hundreds of…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2023 Furious Alister Jack tells Humza Yousaf he must 'cease' independence effort ALISTER Jack has reacted angrily to the Scottish Government's latest paper on independence.
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 Scotland Secretary Jack blasts ‘irresponsible’ ministers for independence paper Alister Jack hit out at the Scottish Government for using taxpayer funds to produce another paper on independence.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023 New poll shows Scots want more powers amid Westminster attacks on Holyrood MOST Scots believe the Scottish Parliament should have more powers than it does currently, according to a new poll which shows a majority opposed to…
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Salmond leads tributes to SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing at memorial service Mrs Ewing, affectionately known as Madame Ecosse, was Scotland’s first female parliamentarian following her election in 1967.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2023 Memorial service to take place for legendary independence campaigner Winnie Ewing TRIBUTES will be paid to the late SNP politician and independence campaigner Winnie Ewing, the party’s first female parliamentarian, at a memorial…
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023 Memorial service to be held for ‘Madame Ecosse’ Winnie Ewing The service for the former MP, MEP and MSP will be held at Inverness Cathedral.
Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023 West Dunbartonshire councillors slam radical plan to change Holyrood boundaries Labour's Michelle McGinty said that proposals to split Clydebank in half and move areas of Helensburgh out of the Dumbarton constituency were 'beggars belief'.
Edinburgh Live · Jul 3, 2023 Parts of Edinburgh could join West Lothian in new Holyrood parliament constituency New plans propose a third constituency for the county recognising the population growth in east
Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023 East Renfrewshire boundary change concerns dismissed as 'scaremongering' The council has said proposed changes to the Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries in East Renfrewshire are 'not acceptable'.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2023 Call for new Midlothian constituencies to be renamed to avoid 'confusion' for residents A proposed boundary change for Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency will mean Dalkeith residents will be the only ones from the county in it, making up a fifth of all voters in the seat