Holyrood News

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray has refused to lift a Tory-imposed block on legislation his own party supported

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Ian Murray backs Tory block on Scottish gender bill – despite Labour voting for it

John Swinney attending the AgriScot event to hear from the agriculture sector

John Swinney attending the AgriScot event to hear from the agriculture sector

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MSPs vote to reverse Labour Government's 'family farm tax'

Dr Gillian Wright pictured with Bishop John Keenan (right) and Richard Lucas of the Scottish Family Party (left)

Dr Gillian Wright pictured with Bishop John Keenan (right) and Richard Lucas of the Scottish Family Party (left)

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Concerns over anti-assisted dying commentator's links 'to religious right'

The Alba leader said that our current voting system demands strategic unity

The Alba leader said that our current voting system demands strategic unity

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Pro-independence leaders must now heed Alex Salmond’s call for unity

Stephen Gethins will run for Holyrood

Stephen Gethins will run for Holyrood

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Second SNP MP to run for Holyrood 2026 while remaining MP

Start measuring the economy in a way that actually means something to voters: it’s the wellbeing economy, stupid, writes Ellie Gomersall

Start measuring the economy in a way that actually means something to voters: it’s the wellbeing economy, stupid, writes Ellie Gomersall

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Ellie Gomersall: Anything less than a wellbeing economy would betray working people

SNP's Fergus Ewing during FMQs

SNP's Fergus Ewing during FMQs

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Fergus Ewing applies to stand for SNP in Holyrood 2026 election

Is Kate Forbes's stance on economic transformation cause for concern?

Is Kate Forbes's stance on economic transformation cause for concern?

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If the SNP turn against universalism, they will lose the argument

Yes Scotland has to win a major election in 2026 and that victory campaign has to start now

Yes Scotland has to win a major election in 2026 and that victory campaign has to start now

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The 2026 election will profoundly determine the future of Scotland

Reform UK has a man who is deeply unpopular and who has no feeling at all for Scottish sensibilities, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Reform UK has a man who is deeply unpopular and who has no feeling at all for Scottish sensibilities, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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It's highly likely Reform will gain its first toehold in Scottish politics in 2026

The motion was supported by 85 votes to 25

The motion was supported by 85 votes to 25

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MSPs back motion recognising the 'harm caused by Brexit to Scotland's rural economy'

A cruise ship tax would give councils the power to levy the charge and keep the proceeds

A cruise ship tax would give councils the power to levy the charge and keep the proceeds

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SNP set to introduce cruise ship tax in bid to strike deal with Greens

John Swinney called out the Labour Government's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

John Swinney called out the Labour Government's cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

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John Swinney slams Keir Starmer's first 100 days in office at FMQs

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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Labour fuel payment cut vote rebel speaks out after defying Anas Sarwar

Stewart McDonald will not run to be an MSP

Stewart McDonald will not run to be an MSP

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Ex-SNP MP stepping back from politics ahead of Holyrood 2026 election

Tommy Sheppard joined protesters outside Holyrood on Saturday morning

Tommy Sheppard joined protesters outside Holyrood on Saturday morning

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Former SNP MP joins protest as royals attend Holyrood anniversary celebrations

Ian Murray warned Labour could not take Scottish votes for granted ahead of the Holyrood 2026 election

Ian Murray warned Labour could not take Scottish votes for granted ahead of the Holyrood 2026 election

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Labour have 'big hill to climb' to win Holyrood election, Scotland Secretary says

Hundreds of Yes activists turned out at the Holyrood parliament on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum

Hundreds of Yes activists turned out at the Holyrood parliament on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum

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'This is not over': Hundreds rally for Yes at Holyrood on 10th anniversary of indyref

In an exclusive interview with the Sunday National, Count Binface revealed he could be standing in the next Holyrood election

In an exclusive interview with the Sunday National, Count Binface revealed he could be standing in the next Holyrood election

General Election 2024

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Count Binface 'absolutely considering' standing in Holyrood 2026 election

Shona Robison is set to announce the cuts this afternoon

Shona Robison is set to announce the cuts this afternoon

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RECAP: Latest updates as Shona Robison announces £500m in Government cuts

The Programme for Government can set out a road map for a future where everyone in Scotland can thrive

The Programme for Government can set out a road map for a future where everyone in Scotland can thrive

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The Programme for Government is a chance to turn rhetoric into action

Stephen Kerr (left) said Murdo Fraser's leadership campaign was 'awful', despite backing him in public

Stephen Kerr (left) said Murdo Fraser's leadership campaign was 'awful', despite backing him in public

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Close ally of Murdo Fraser calls his Scottish Tory leadership campaign 'awful'

Removing chewing gum from pavements costs UK councils £7 million per year

Removing chewing gum from pavements costs UK councils £7 million per year

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SNP MSP calls for levy to help remove 'scourge' from Scottish town streets

MSPs have said the aims of new legislation may not be achieved

MSPs have said the aims of new legislation may not be achieved

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Gaelic language in Scotland is in ‘perilous state’, MSPs warn ministers

Labour have committed to 'reset' the UK Government's relationship with the devolved governments

Labour have committed to 'reset' the UK Government's relationship with the devolved governments

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Holyrood committee invites UK constitution minister to discuss key devolution pledge

Proposals include allowing temporary foreign citizens to run for elected office and blocking those convicted of intimidating campaigners or electoral staff

Proposals include allowing temporary foreign citizens to run for elected office and blocking those convicted of intimidating campaigners or electoral staff

Electoral reform

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MSPs raise concerns over ‘significant’ proposals for electoral reform bill

MSPs said they still have some reservations about the provisions of the bill

MSPs said they still have some reservations about the provisions of the bill

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Holyrood committee ‘unconvinced' social security bill 'strikes right balance'

The new first minister will be appointed on Tuesday on the recommendation of MSPs

The new first minister will be appointed on Tuesday on the recommendation of MSPs

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How is a new first minister selected at Holyrood?

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential SNP leader

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential SNP leader

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Who is Kate Forbes? The former minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

SNP MSP Neil Gray has been the Scottish Government's Health Secretary since February 2024

SNP MSP Neil Gray has been the Scottish Government's Health Secretary since February 2024

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Who is Neil Gray? Meet the minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

Are Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie prepared to resign from government?

Are Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie prepared to resign from government?

Bute House Agreement

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Many would welcome the principled Scottish Greens leaving government

Maggie Chapman has called our the behaviour of Stephen Kerr

Maggie Chapman has called our the behaviour of Stephen Kerr

Edward Mountain

MSPs ought to be leading by example, not abusing each other

Jimmy Reid and Mick McGahey feature in this week's Big Read

Jimmy Reid and Mick McGahey feature in this week's Big Read

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How independence could give Holyrood the powers to support local government

Daniel Johnson hosted the breakfast briefing between Labour MSPs and an RBS economist about the cost of living crisis

Daniel Johnson hosted the breakfast briefing between Labour MSPs and an RBS economist about the cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis

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'Sick joke': Labour MSP invites banking boss to speak on cost of living crisis

Richard Murphy speaks during Debate Night

Richard Murphy speaks during Debate Night

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Scotland needs good political economists if it's to achieve independence

The main chamber of the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh

The main chamber of the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh

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Lesley Riddoch: Decentralisation can turn the dial on Scottish independence

There is real momentum in Scotland's gaming sector, say MSPs

There is real momentum in Scotland's gaming sector, say MSPs

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MSPs create new cross-party group to promote Scotland's gaming industry

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison warned local authorities they will not receive money to cover a council tax freeze if they opt to increase the levy

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison warned local authorities they will not receive money to cover a council tax freeze if they opt to increase the levy

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Scottish Government 'dispute' with local authorities deepens amid council tax row

Màiri McAllan is the new Wellbeing Economy Secretary

Màiri McAllan is the new Wellbeing Economy Secretary

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Is the Scottish Government serious about a wellbeing economy?

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar said economic growth was at the centre of his party's plans

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar said economic growth was at the centre of his party's plans

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Anas Sarwar says Holyrood 'too focused on social justice, not economy'

Labour MSP Paul Sweeney had sponsored a Holyrood event for arms manufacturers linked with Israel

Labour MSP Paul Sweeney had sponsored a Holyrood event for arms manufacturers linked with Israel

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Labour MSP pulls out of Israel-linked arms trade event in Holyrood after challenge

A leading human rights lawyer has said a proposed ban on conversion therapy in Scotland could be beyond Holyrood's powers

A leading human rights lawyer has said a proposed ban on conversion therapy in Scotland could be beyond Holyrood's powers

Christian Institute

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'Fundamentally illiberal’: KC claims conversion therapy ban beyond powers of Holyrood

The protest will be held on Wednesday, February 21

The protest will be held on Wednesday, February 21

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Protest to be held amid ‘fury’ at Holyrood invitation to firms arming Israel

Nicola Sturgeon showed that a country can be led by serious and dedicated individuals

Nicola Sturgeon showed that a country can be led by serious and dedicated individuals

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Anne McLaughlin: Political attacks undermine efforts to tackle next pandemic

Kaukab Stewart was the first woman of colour elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2021

Kaukab Stewart was the first woman of colour elected to the Scottish Parliament in 2021

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'Inspiring': Kaukab Stewart becomes first woman of colour to gain ministerial role

Michael Matheson has stepped down as Scotland's health secretary

Michael Matheson has stepped down as Scotland's health secretary

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Michael Matheson's resignation letter in full as he steps down as health secretary

Landowners in Scotland are currently permitted to use snares to control animals such as foxes

Landowners in Scotland are currently permitted to use snares to control animals such as foxes

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Snare ban in Scotland moves step closer as Holyrood committee backs law

English Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was among those who welcomed the return of power-sharing at Stormont

English Education Secretary Gillian Keegan was among those who welcomed the return of power-sharing at Stormont

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Contrast between attitudes to Scotland and Northern Ireland is stark

Flynn said he backs a constitutional convention on Scottish independence - after the General Election

Flynn said he backs a constitutional convention on Scottish independence - after the General Election

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Stephen Flynn 'hopeful' independence constitutional convention will happen

The majority of those opposed to devolution in Scotland were Unionists and Tory voters

The majority of those opposed to devolution in Scotland were Unionists and Tory voters

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Poll claiming support for Scottish devolution falling 'overinterpreted', say experts

Police officers outside the main entrance to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

Police officers outside the main entrance to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

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Scotland had 'better mortality rates than rest of UK', Covid Inquiry told

Alison Johnstone was asked to weigh in on whether a Scottish Tory MSP should correct the record

Alison Johnstone was asked to weigh in on whether a Scottish Tory MSP should correct the record

Alison Johnstone

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Presiding Officer responds to calls for Scottish Tory MSP to correct Holyrood record

Ash Regan quizzed Jamie Hepburn on whether the Scottish Government would support Alba's Holyrood referendum plans

Ash Regan quizzed Jamie Hepburn on whether the Scottish Government would support Alba's Holyrood referendum plans

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Scottish Government has 'no plans for referendum on extending Holyrood powers'

Sandesh Gulhane is facing criticism for a 'vanity' expenses claim

Sandesh Gulhane is facing criticism for a 'vanity' expenses claim

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Tory MSP faces criticism after billing taxpayer for 'ridiculous' expenses claim