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Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’

The First Minister claimed Westminster’s position of vetoing democracy was unsustainable.

Evening Standard

Inside the room as Larbert community confronted AI data centre developers

WHILE MSPs voted on a moratorium on data centres in the Scottish Parliament, a heated debate was held between the developers behind the plans for a…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland halts new hyperscale AI data centre approvals amid environmental concerns

The move comes as Scotland sees a surge in proposed data centres linked to the global AI boom. More than 20 large facilities have been proposed, including one project in Fife, in eastern Scotland, that has been described as potentially the second largest in the world.

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Burnham will be last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister says a Scottish independence referendum should take place within the next five years.

The Independent UK

Scottish Reform official rapped after 'attempting to impersonate top Holyrood figure'

REFORM UK’s Holyrood communications boss has been rapped after apparently trying to impersonate a top Scottish Parliament official ...

The National (Scotland)

MSPs to debate future of iconic Glasgow landmark

The fight to save a much-loved Victorian park attraction is being taken to the Scottish Parliament

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners ‘won’t stop’ until moratorium announced on AI data centres

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday for a protest against the developments.

Evening Standard

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Reform UK MSP accidentally backs SNP call for further devolution to Scotland

A REFORM UK MSP has accidentally backed calls for further powers to be devolved to Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

‘Put action into words’ say campaigners as Swinney vows to tackle misogyny

Violence against women and girls was one of the key focuses of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government.

Evening Standard

John Swinney pledges ‘radical reshaping’ of Scotland’s public services

The First Minister announced his Programme for Government as MSPs returned to Holyrood after the summer recess.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to identify 'powers that can be quickly devolved' to Scottish Parliament

JOHN Swinney has said he will look to identify “new powers than can be quickly devolved” to the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

How to watch John Swinney's Programme for Government

FIRST Minister John Swinney will set out his legislative agenda for the next 12 months in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney vows to bring ‘radical change’ to Scotland’s public services

The Scottish First Minister said public service reform would be a key part of the next five-year term at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

Scotland must catch up with UK on decriminalising abortion, says top campaigner

THE Scottish Government is "sending out the wrong message" on abortion law as it lags behind reform across the rest of the UK, a leading…

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Legal expert gives verdict on SNP’s draft Scottish independence referendum bill

THE SNP Government published draft legislation to hold a second independence referendum today ...

Evening Standard

Scottish Government publishes draft Bill for second independence referendum

First Minister John Swinney said the Independence Referendum Bill will be lodged at Holyrood once the powers needed to hold a vote are secured.

The National (Scotland)

SNP members' fury as party 'blocks independence strategy debate at conference'

THE SNP leadership has been accused of “shutting down debate” after multiple draft resolutions on the party's future independence strategy…

The National (Scotland)

Nine key takeaways from the leaked SNP conference agenda

ABOLISHING the Scotland Office, bringing in a land tax, cutting down the number of Scottish councils, and quitting the social media platform X are…

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Scottish voters back independence and more powers for Holyrood in stunning new poll

SCOTLAND would vote to become independent if a fresh referendum were held tomorrow – and the vast majority of the country thinks more powers…

The National (Scotland)

Inside the huge AI data centre lobbying campaign sweeping through Holyrood

AI data centre developers and the wider industry have engaged in a sustained lobbying blitz of the Scottish Parliament, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish politics has a dullness problem. Here's what we need to do about that

Parliament does not need to become louder. It needs to become more purposeful.

The National (Scotland)

Campaign to get Scottish morning rolls Unesco status receives cross-party backing

Whether it’s a softy or well-fired, we Scots are fiercely loyal to our morning roll orders – and now the humble breakfast staple could be on its…

The National (Scotland)

Labour 'misjudged' SNP's popularity, Douglas Alexander admits after election defeat

DOUGLAS Alexander has admitted that Labour has “misjudged” how popular the SNP are with voters following his party’s worst-ever Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar reduced Scottish Labour to 'commentators', says leadership hopeful

A SCOTTISH Labour leadership hopeful has hit out at Anas Sarwar for reducing the party to “commentators”.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour must be bold in wake of election defeat, says leadership hopeful

Joe Fagan said the party must now look to ‘shape what happens next’.

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