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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Parliament

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Smyth has released a statement denying the allegations

The Independent UK

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged after ‘camera hidden in Holyrood toilet’

Suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been charged over allegations a secret camera was placed in toilets inside the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland)

Jackie Baillie reported to Holyrood authorities over alleged rule breach

SCOTTISH Labour’s deputy leader has been reported to parliamentary authorities for alleged rule breaches, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

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'End of an era': Patrick Harvie looks back at 17 years leading Scottish Greens

“IT is going to be a little weird,” Patrick Harvie says, as he ponders a future outside of the top job in the Scottish Greens after 17 years.

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland using live facial recognition 'not justifiable', SNP members say

POLICE Scotland's consideration to use live facial recognition technology is “not justifiable” and would be a “radical departure” from the…

The National (Scotland)

Beauty influencers can be ‘just as toxic’ as Andrew Tate, psychiatrist warns

Professor Mathew Sadlier also told a Festival of Politics event that ‘societal change’ is needed around children’s use of smartphones.

Evening Standard

Campaign groups join calls for 'offensive' oath of allegiance to be axed at Holyrood

Pro-Republic campaign groups have joined calls to drop the oath of allegiance to King Charles at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland)

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‘Let’s pick a fight’: Ross Greer pitches alternative Scottish independence strategy

ROSS GREER has pitched an alternative Scottish independence strategy to rival John Swinney’s ....

The National (Scotland)

Who is suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth?

SCOTTISH Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been suspended by the party after being charged in connection with possession of "indecent images".

The National (Scotland)

Swinney says SNP majority at Holyrood could make second referendum a ‘reality’

John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon has shown 'complete lack of human decency,' says Alex Salmond's niece

Alex Salmond's niece has said Nicola Sturgeon has shown "a complete lack of human decency" after new personal attacks against her uncle in…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government slaps down Tory MSP over Nicola Sturgeon memoir claims

THE Scottish Government has rubbished claims by a Tory MSP that Nicola Sturgeon violated the ministerial code in asking the Supreme Court if she…

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford decides not to stand for Holyrood after 'careful reflection'

Ian Blackford has announced he will not stand as a candidate in next year's Holyrood election

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Former SNP MP and Holyrood presiding officer George Reid dies aged 86

FORMER Holyrood presiding officer and SNP politician George Reid has died at the age of 86, his family have announced ...

Evening Standard

Sir George Reid’s lifetime of dedication to serving public

He became Holyrood’s second presiding officer.

Evening Standard

Former Holyrood presiding officer Sir George Reid dies aged 86

The ex-journalist oversaw the move to the new Scottish Parliament building at the foot of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

Evening Standard

I considered leaving Holyrood after first term, says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon spoke of feeling she had ‘failed’ when she did not win the constituency she stood in at the first Scottish Parliament election.

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Scottish Labour react to Kate Forbes standing down at election with potshot at SNP

SCOTTISH Labour have claimed Kate Forbes standing down at the election is a sign that “the writing is on the wall” for the SNP.

The National (Scotland)

'Totally gutted': SNP politicians and members react as Kate Forbes to stand down

SNP politicians and members have expressed shock at the news that Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down from Holyrood next year

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

Why we're still campaigning for LGBT-inclusive education after 10 years

OF all the campaigning groups forged in the febrile atmosphere of post-referendum Scotland, Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) has been one of the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish politicians unfollow Unionist group after 'bomb Holyrood' post

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is one of several politicians to have removed a fringe pro-Union group from his feed on Twitter/X after a series of…

The National (Scotland)

'No shortcut to independence' insists John Swinney after call for SNP majority

THERE is “no shortcut to independence” John Swinney has insisted, as he urged Scots to elect an SNP majority to Holyrood in 2026.

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