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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.

Evening Standard

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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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…

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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…

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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.

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP MP joins protest as royals attend Holyrood anniversary celebrations

A FORMER SNP MP has joined an anti-monarchy protest as the King and Queen attended the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland)

King Charles to address MSPs and meet 'local heroes' on 25th Holyrood anniversary

KING Charles will address the Scottish Parliament at its 25th anniversary celebration later this month ...

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood authorities investigate SNP over campaign spending

HOLYROOD authorities are investigating the SNP over allegedly inappropriate use of public money to fund the party’s election campaign.

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Douglas Ross scolded for 'General Election campaigning' in Holyrood chamber

DOUGLAS Ross was scolded by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after trying to “campaign for a UK General Election” in the chamber ...

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood officials refuse to say if Alex Cole-Hamilton could face probe over pub row

HOLYROOD officials have refused to say if they will investigate Alex Cole-Hamilton after he reportedly tried to take part in a debate from outside…

The National (Scotland)

Parliament responds to Tory push for Michael Matheson probe timetable

SCOTTISH Parliament bosses have responded to Tory demands for it to publish a timetable in relation to the Michael Matheson investigation.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood's Presiding Officer to be away for 'few weeks' due to surgery

THE Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone, has said she will be away from Holyrood for a “few weeks” due to surgery.

The National (Scotland)

Row as Scottish Parliament authority declines to fly Israeli flag

A ROW has erupted after the committee of MSPs governing the Scottish Parliament declined to fly the Israeli flag outside the Holyrood building ...

The National (Scotland)

Time limit for questions at FMQs and in Holyrood chamber set to be introduced

THE Presiding Officer is set to introduce a time limit for questions during FMQs and other Holyrood business to “enhance scrutiny”.

The National (Scotland)

'They're loving life': Holyrood's honey bee population soars to one million

THE Scottish Parliament’s thriving hives have grown to a population of over a million bees,

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