The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Greens urge 'future UK Labour government' to drop Alister Jack's nuclear plans

A SCOTTISH Greens MSP has written to Anas Sarwar, calling on him to rule out a new nuclear reactor being built in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2024

Lorna Slater: Some SNP MSPs 'are active climate deniers'

SOME SNP MSPs are “active climate deniers” and a shift rightwards from the party will present  the Greens with an electoral opportunity,…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

Mairi Gougeon: Scotland's aquaculture industry plays pivotal economic role

THE aquaculture industry can help deliver on the First Minister's key priorities for the Scottish Government, a Cabinet Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

John Swinney to demand 'more action and less strategies' from ministers in growth vow

JOHN Swinney has pledged the Scottish Government will produce “more concrete actions and fewer strategy documents” as he said he would “go all…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

John Swinney confirms support for residents affected by Storm Gerrit flooding

THE First Minister has confirmed that households in Fife affected by flooding due to Storm Gerrit will be eligible for a recovery grant.

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024

Disabled MSP says she did not have 'basic needs' met as a minister

AN SNP MSP with a connective tissue disorder has called for accessibility measures to be improved for ministers after she revealed some of her…

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024

'Menacing' Alister Jack kept Scottish nuclear plans a secret, John Swinney says

ALISTER Jack exhibited “menacing behaviour” by keeping Tory plans for a new nuclear plant in Scotland a secret from the Scottish Government, the…

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2024

Scottish Government announces new funding for community renewable projects

A NEW scheme has been launched to help community groups across Scotland set up renewable energy generation projects ...

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2024

UK Government planning Scots nuclear plant despite SNP opposition, Alister Jack says

THE UK Government is considering plans to build a nuclear reactor in Scotland despite fierce opposition from the SNP and planning being devolved ...

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2024

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence as powersharing deal between Greens and SNP collapses

The Bute House Agreement brought the Green Party into government for the first time anywhere in the UK

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024