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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Parliament

May 7 elections in England, Scotland and Wales: What you need to know

Elections are being held for the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd in Wales and 136 councils in England.

Evening Standard

Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

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Push for indyref 2 powers would begin after government formed – Swinney

John Swinney set out his plans for the first 100 days if the SNP are returned to power.

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More than 110,000 applications to vote on deadline day

Of the applications submitted on April 20, more than two-thirds were by people aged 34 and under.

Evening Standard

Deadline day to register to vote in May 7 elections

Some 42,827 applications to vote were submitted on Sunday April 19, the highest on a single day so far this year.

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How to register to vote in local elections with deadline just hours away

Along with Monday’s deadline to register to vote, there are a number of other key dates before polling day

The Independent UK

Scottish Parliament ‘paying lip service’ to oil and gas industry – Kemi Badenoch

The Conservative leader made her comments while on a visit to Scotland.

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Badenoch: Only Tories will stand up against SNP’s ‘divisive’ referendum plans

The Conservative leader is expected to address supporters at a rally in Edinburgh on Thursday.

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Swinney calls on PM to recall House of Commons to deal with UK energy ‘crisis’

Scotland’s First Minister said Keir Starmer was ‘sleepwalking’ into an ‘unprecedented energy crisis’.

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Recall Parliament to sort out ferries crisis, demands Scottish Lib Dem leader

Alex Cole-Hamilton said MSPs had to ‘sort out this mess’ which he said was created by the SNP government.

Evening Standard

Swinney to push for powers over energy if SNP wins election

The First Minister will visit the north-east of Scotland on Monday.

The Independent UK

Party leaders start campaign push ahead of Holyrood vote

With the Scottish Parliament now in recess, the leaders of most of Scotland’s parties will kickstart their election campaigns on Thursday.

Evening Standard

MSPs hail ‘victory for the vulnerable’ after assisted dying bill rejected in Scotland

Scotland would have been the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying had the legislation been passed

The Independent UK

MSP urges colleagues to ‘rise to the challenge’ in final assisted dying vote

Liam McArthur said a change in the law is ‘long overdue and desperately needed’.

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Report finds 84 cases of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at Holyrood

The report has been considered by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.

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Late Queen’s private rooms at Scottish palace to open to visitors for first time

The public will able to tour Elizabeth II’s Dressing Room, Sitting Room and Royal Breakfast Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

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Thanksgiving service to be held for late former health secretary Jeane Freeman

She held the brief during the outbreak of the Covid pandemic.

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Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.

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Calls for answers about Lord Advocate’s email to FM on Peter Murrell charge

The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive.

The Independent UK

John Swinney briefed on Peter Murrell charges before they became public

The Conservatives say the First Minister received a ‘private warning’ about the charges against the former SNP chief executive

Evening Standard

Tributes paid after death of former SNP health secretary Jeane Freeman

She was also the Scottish National Party’s MSP for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency until 2021.

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‘Dedication, decency and compassion’ of Lord Wallace hailed after sudden death

The 71-year-old Liberal Democrat former Scottish deputy first minister died on Thursday after complications from surgery.

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MSPs call on Scottish Government to publish communications connected to hospital

The vote took place on Wednesday at the Scottish Parliament.

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Scottish Government not informed of Bella-1 crew removal by US, says Swinney

The First Minister made a statement to the Scottish parliament on Wednesday.

The Conversation

Stealth tax rises are on the horizon for Scotland ahead of its election

When Scotland’s finance secretary, Shona Robison, delivered the Scottish budget for 2026-27 on January 13, she framed it as a budget for families that would ease pressure on household finances. Coming only a few months before the Scottish parliamentary elections in May, this budget is especially significant.

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