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Swinney vows to ‘hit the ground running’ on independence in next Parliament

The SNP leader is promising action in Holyrood on independence on the first sitting day after a new government is established.

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Reform takes aim at Keir Starmer with new local election slogan

Nigel Farage unveiled Reform UK's local election slogan, 'Vote Reform. Get Starmer out,' targeting Sir Keir Starmer. Farage branded Sir Keir the 'most unpopular prime minister in living memory' and the 'least patriotic prime minister in history'. The slogan will be used ahead of the May elections in Wales, Scotland,…

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Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a ‘wrench’ as she makes final speech

The former first minister of Scotland is stepping down from Holyrood at the next election.

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Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.

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I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

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Holyrood Budget to focus ‘resolutely’ on people’s priorities, vows Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans on Tuesday.

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Tories demand sacking of NHS Fife chief executive after Sandie Peggie tribunal

The Scottish Conservatives challenged Holyrood Health Secretary Neil Gray to dismiss NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter.

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Actor Brian Cox backs anti-poverty campaign ahead of Edinburgh rally

He has called on both Holyrood and Westminster to deliver on their respective promises to reduce poverty.

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What did your MSP claim in expenses? See the full list here

MSPs in Holyrood claimed a total of over £1.7 million between April and October last year ...

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Douglas Ross lodges formal complaint with John Swinney over Jamie Hepburn conduct

DOUGLAS Ross has lodged a formal complaint with First Minister John Swinney after an alleged altercation with an SNP minister.

The National (Scotland)

Keith Brown: UK can't ignore indyref2 demand with an SNP majority

WESTMINSTER won’t be able to ignore demands for a second independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority again in Holyrood, the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney on 10 things that changed his life

After 15 years at the heart of the Scottish Government, John Swinney stepped back from frontline politics in 2023. But just over a year later, the…

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Supreme Court ruling has ‘changed landscape’ of Peggie tribunal – campaigner

Sex Matters chief executive Maya Forstater and nurse Sandie Peggie met politicians during a visit to Holyrood on Wednesday.

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Care reform Bill passes unanimously at Holyrood

PLANS to transform social care across Scotland will be progressed after the Care Reform Bill was unanimously approved in Holyrood ...

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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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Nigel Farage uses visit to Scotland to double down on attacks on Anas Sarwar

The Reform UK leader again accused Mr Sarwar of ‘sectarian politics’.

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We will keep fighting, pledges MSP after assisted dying vote

The assisted dying proposals cleared the first hurdle at Holyrood on Tuesday.

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Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

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MSP is 'confident support is there' ahead of crucial Holyrood vote on assisted dying

Scottish LibDem MSP Liam McArthur has spoken out ahead of a vote on assisted dying in Holyrood

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TV star Liz Carr to speak out against assisted dying ahead of Holyrood vote

The Silent Witness actor will be part of a rally against assisted dying, with the protest taking place ahead of Tuesday’s vote at Holyrood.

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Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May

Stephen Flynn is hoping to win the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine seat, with a number of former SNP MPs also standing for Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government drops plans to criminalise misogyny and end conversion practices

THE Scottish Government has quietly dropped plans to criminalise misogyny and end conversion practices during the current parliamentary session

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Former SNP MP rapped for false 'John Swinney support' claim amid Holyrood battle

A FORMER SNP MP has been reprimanded for falsely claiming he had been endorsed to run as an MSP by John Swinney.

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Swinney backs calls for Zelensky Holyrood invitation

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

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'Desperate': Doubt cast on Anas Sarwar's tax cut pledge

Doubt has been cast on Anas Sarwar’s claims that a Scottish Labour administration in Holyrood would seek to cut taxes – as he was accused of a…

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