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Minister admits using ‘choice words’ towards Douglas Ross, but not assault

A senior Government source told journalists Jamie Hepburn would not be sacked.

Evening Standard

Tory MSP Douglas Ross to report allegation of assault by minister to police

He claims he was assaulted by Jamie Hepburn in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Tory MSP Douglas Ross accuses minister of assault and verbal abuse

He said he was targeted by the SNP’s Jamie Hepburn as he left the Holyrood chamber on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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Calls for Holyrood 'Building Bridges With Israel' group to be suspended

THERE are mounting calls for Holyrood’s ‘Building Bridges With Israel’ cross-party group (CPG) to be suspended amid the ongoing genocide in…

The National (Scotland)

Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard

Presiding officer gives security update after hidden camera claims against Labour MSP

THE Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer has said there will be “enhanced security checks” ...

The National (Scotland)

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

Smyth has released a statement denying the allegations

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MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth has released a statement denying allegations a secret camera was placed in Holyrood toilets.

Evening Standard

MSPs 'stunned and violated' in wake of Colin Smyth 'secret camera' allegations

MSPs have said they feel "stunned" and "violated" in the wake of allegations around suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth ...

The National (Scotland)

No covert recording devices found in police searches of Holyrood toilets

Parliament bosses said there will be ‘enhanced additional checks’ going forward.

Evening Standard

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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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

Presiding Officer to step down at Holyrood election

Scotland's Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone is set to step down at next year's Holyrood election

The National (Scotland)

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 ...

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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 Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

Evening Standard

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.

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