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Presiding Officer 'must confront Chinese official over human rights' in meeting

HOLYROOD’S Presiding Officer has been urged to bring up China’s human rights record and the issue of democracy in a meeting with the country’s…

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John Swinney defends Presiding Officer after Douglas Ross expulsion

John Swinney has backed Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after the Scottish Conservatives accused her of bias ...

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross kicked out of Holyrood Chamber for breaking rules

DOUGLAS Ross has been kicked out of the Holyrood Chamber for refusing to follow rules ...

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MSPs express 'deep concern' over Scottish Parliament trans toilet ban

MSPS and their staff have sent a letter to Holyrood’s governing body expressing “deep concern” over its decision to ban trans people from…

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MSPs express ‘deep concern’ over Scottish parliament trans toilet ruling

Holyrood to increase number of gender neutral facilities, says presiding officer, but critics say ban could expose trans people to harassment

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Holyrood toilet rule change slammed as 'exclusionary' by trans rights campaigners

A DECISION by Holyrood bosses to ban trans people from using the toilets of their preferred gender at the Parliament will leave them excluded at the…

The National (Scotland)

Trans people ‘excluded in heart of democracy’ after Holyrood toilet rule change

The Scottish Trans and Equality Network has hit out at Parliament bosses’ decision following the Supreme Court gender ruling.

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Scottish Parliament bans trans women from female toilets

TRANS women will be barred from using female toilets in the Scottish Parliament, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Greens to raise Russell Findlay 'abuse' with Presiding Officer, says MSP

The Scottish Greens have said they will be discussing Russell Findlay's "abuse" during FMQs with the Presiding Officer after the Tory…

The National (Scotland)

Russell Findlay brands Greens 'dangerous fanatics' in feisty FMQs

SCOTTISH Tory leader Russell Findlay branded the Greens "dangerous fanatics" in an FMQs where he was told off by the Presiding Officer…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

‘Deep sadness’ in Scotland following death of Pope Francis

Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute to the Pope following his death on Easter Monday.

Evening Standard

Holyrood by-election date confirmed after death of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

THE date has been set for a Holyrood by-election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of SNP minister Christina McKelvie ...

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By-election for McKelvie’s Hamilton MSP seat to be held on June 5

Presiding officer Alison Johnstone announced the June date for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse vote on Tuesday.

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Emotional MSPs pay tribute to Christina McKelvie as Holyrood flags fly at half-mast

AN emotional presiding officer has led the tributes to Christina McKelvie at Holyrood ...

The Independent UK

MSPs weep in Holyrood chamber as tributes paid to minister Christina McKelvie

The 57-year-old died in hospital on Thursday morning, having been undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

The National (Scotland)

I will be proud to invite Zelenskyy to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has said she will be “proud” to extend an open invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address…

Evening Standard

I will be proud to invite Zelensky to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

First Minister John Swinney earlier backed calls for the Ukrainian president to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

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Swinney backs calls for Zelensky Holyrood invitation

The invitation would have to come from Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone.

Evening Standard

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.

The National (Scotland)

Raucous FMQs erupts as John Swinney accuses Jackie Baillie of lying about NHS

MSPs were threatened with expulsion from the Holyrood chamber amid a raucous First Minister’s Questions which saw John Swinney accusing Jackie…

The National (Scotland)

Neil Gray apologises for 'inadvertent error' at Holyrood after football game scrutiny

HEALTH Secretary Neil Gray has apologised for what he called an "inadvertent error" in his statements to parliament about the…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs' pay to rise by more than £2000 in April

MSPs are set to get a pay rise of more than £2000 this year, it has been confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

How can the SNP pass the Scottish Budget and could an election be called?

THE Scottish Budget will be announced by Shona Robison this afternoon with the Finance Secretary having promised to put more money in people’s…

The Independent UK

Salmond left indelible mark on Scotland, Holyrood told as ex-leader remembered

MSPs debated a special motion of condolence to the former first minister on Wednesday.

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