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SNP MSP announces plans to step down at 2026 Holyrood elections

AN SNP MSP has announced their plans to quit the Scottish Parliament after 15 years – saying they will join their constituency in retirement ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

Evening Standard

Tory MSP Liz Smith to step down at next year’s Holyrood election

Conservative Liz Smith has announced she is stepping down after almost 20 years as an MSP, saying it is “time for new blood” at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

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US anti-abortion group planning series of protests outside Scottish hospital

A law passed last year by the Scottish Parliament outlawed activists from protesting within 200 metres of abortion clinics.

Evening Standard

Kate Forbes to demand UK Government repeals 'anti-devolution' Internal Market Act

KATE Forbes will call on the UK Government to repeal the Internal Market Act today. A The legislation, which is designed to ensure smooth trade…

The National (Scotland)

Vote opens on quotes to be carved into Scottish Parliament – see the full list

PEOPLE in Scotland are being asked to choose which three quotes should feature on the Scottish Parliament building.

The National (Scotland)

Parliament launches vote for new quotes to be carved into Holyrood wall

The public are being urged to choose between two quotes from three former makars – with the most popular to be carved into Holyrood’s Canongate Wall.

Evening Standard

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MSPs back motion condemning ‘catastrophic’ UK Government National Insurance hike

THE Scottish Parliament has voted to back a motion condemning the UK Government’s changes to employer National Insurance contributions.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP to stand down ahead of Holyrood election after 'hit list' reports

SNP MSP Evelyn Tweed has announced her intention to stand down ahead of the Holyrood election in 2026.

The National (Scotland)

Audrey Nicoll: Stephen Flynn is not the reason I am standing down as an MSP

SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll has addressed suspicions she will not run again for Holyrood due to pressure from Stephen Flynn after he announced he wanted…

The National (Scotland)

MSP Audrey Nicoll to quit seat clearing way for Stephen Flynn Holyrood bid

Audrey Nicoll MSP has today announced her decision to step down as the SNP Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine…

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar does not rule out accepting Reform UK support to be first minister

ANAS Sarwar has ruled out working with Reform UK in the next Scottish parliament – but did not rule out accepting their votes in order to become…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'must not be complacent' about Reform, says departing minister

SCOTLAND “must not be complacent” about the rise of Reform UK, a departing SNP minister has said, as he insisted the country is “not immune”…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to 'look seriously' at lack of human rights in Highlands

'THE report resonates with people in islands and islands, because they feel heard, listened to, taken seriously,” Angela O’Hagan, the chair of…

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Ash Regan claims her resignation 'brought down Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell'

Ash Regan has claimed her resignation from the SNP brought down Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour refuse to sign cross-party call for Waspi compensation

CROSS-PARTY MSPs have sent a joint letter to Keir Starmer calling for compensation for Waspi women – but Scottish Labour declined to sign ...

The National (Scotland)

Second SNP MSP in 24 hours confirms plans to step down from Holyrood

A SECOND SNP MSP in 24 hours has confirmed that they will not be standing for re-election in 2026 ...

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes slams Labour as they rule out scrapping hated 'power grab' law

KATE Forbes has launched a scathing attack on Labour’s plans to “dismiss the wishes of the Scottish Parliament” – by pledging not to repeal…

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Millions receive emergency alert amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

The weather warning comes into force at 10am on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

'Why can't you?': Cross-party MSPs urge BBC Scotland to show more from Holyrood

BBC Scotland has been pushed on why it does not show more content from the Scottish Parliament – given that the BBC Scotland channel shows nothing…

Evening Standard

Trains suspended and schools to shut amid Storm Eowyn red weather warning

Police have told people to avoid travel in the affected area on Friday.

Evening Standard

Hundreds of schools to shut as Storm Eowyn brings red weather warning for wind

Police have warned people not to travel on the roads in or to the affected areas.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of schools to close amid red ‘danger to life’ wind warning

Storm Eowyn is to sweep across Scotland on Friday, with gusts of up to 100mph possible in some areas.

The Independent UK

BBC not ‘gaming number’ on Scottish spending, says Davie amid Traitors questions

Director general Tim Davie said he has ‘nothing to excuse’ on the BBC’s Scottish production spending.

The Independent UK

Warning of ‘inertia, delay and uncertainty’ without Internal Market Act changes

The author of a new report on the Act for Scottish Environment LINK suggested ‘legislative keyhole surgery’ for the Act, introduced after Brexit.

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