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Scottish Labour react to Kate Forbes standing down at election with potshot at SNP

SCOTTISH Labour have claimed Kate Forbes standing down at the election is a sign that “the writing is on the wall” for the SNP.

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Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood in 2026 – read her resignation statements in full

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has announced that she will not stand in the 2026 Holyrood elections ...

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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down from Holyrood next year

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026 ...

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Revealed: The full text of SNP's independence strategy

THE National has obtained the full text of the SNP's conference motion on an independence strategy for 2026 ...

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Tory MSP claims £14k in taxpayer money to rent flat from former colleauge

A FORMER Tory MSP has earned over £40,000 through the Holyrood expenses system by renting out his Edinburgh flat to a Conservative colleague.

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Labour's governing fiasco shows Scots the urgency of independence, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has said it is up to Scots to realise the urgency that is needed for Scotland to become independent, as he said they just need to look…

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Scottish politicians unfollow Unionist group after 'bomb Holyrood' post

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is one of several politicians to have removed a fringe pro-Union group from his feed on Twitter/X after a series of…

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New generation 'must have their say' on Scotland’s future, SNP say

A NEW generation of Scots “must have their say” on Scotland's future, the SNP have said ahead of next year's Holyrood election ...

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Donald Trump responds to John Swinney's indyref2 plan

DONALD Trump has responded to John Swinney’s plan to win a second Scottish independence referendum.

The National (Scotland)

'No shortcut to independence' insists John Swinney after call for SNP majority

THERE is “no shortcut to independence” John Swinney has insisted, as he urged Scots to elect an SNP majority to Holyrood in 2026.

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Precedent from SNP’s 2011 win would break ‘logjam’ to indyref2 – Swinney

The First Minister said there should be a ‘legal referendum recognised by all’ if the SNP secures a majority.

Evening Standard

Swinney calls for legal referendum if SNP secures majority at Holyrood election

The SNP leader called for the May 2026 Holyrood elections to be ‘a springboard for Scotland taking charge of our own destiny’.

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Only SNP majority can deliver second independence referendum, says John Swinney

John Swinney has declared that winning a majority of SNP MSPs at next year’s Holyrood election is now the essential route to securing a second…

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Scottish Greens admit 'error' in Holyrood candidate selection process

The Scottish Greens have admitted an "error" took place during its selection process for candidates to stand in next year's Holyrood…

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Greens Holyrood candidate announces late bid for party leadership

A SCOTTISH Greens Holyrood candidate has put forward a late bid for co-leadership of the party with just two days to go until nominations close.

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'A clusterf***': Inside the Scottish Greens as key member quits in candidate row

An internal row has erupted inside the Scottish Greens following the publication of the party's Holyrood candidates, leading a key member to quit…

Evening Standard

Swinney to ‘turn heat up’ on Westminster for indyref2 as part of new strategy

The Scottish First Minister laid out his three-part strategy on Friday.

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Michael Shanks 'GB wind' claim will be ignored by Scottish media

Rutherglen's lickspittle Starmer acolyte Michael Shanks MP has been named Scottish MP of the Year by Holyrood magazine's political awards, which is…

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Scottish and UK Governments must act to save Alexander Dennis, say MSPs

Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee said immediate action must be taken to stop the end of bus manufacturing in Scotland.

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Greens should be open to alliance with Jeremy Corbyn party, says Polanski

GREENS leadership hopeful Zack Polanski has said the party should be open to working with Jeremy Corbyn’s left-wing group.

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MSP vows to continue campaign for brain tumour cure after leaving Holyrood

Beatrice Wishart has been a campaigner for Brain Tumour Research since her daughter was diagnosed with one in 2012.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament won't release files on transgender toilet policy

THE Scottish Parliament has refused to release documents behind the decision to ban transgender women from female toilets as it is a “live…

Evening Standard

Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout

The First Minister was speaking after Professor Iain Gillespie was grilled by a Holyrood committee.

Evening Standard

Ex-Dundee University principal says returning £150,000 ‘not in thought process’

Professor Iain Gillespie faced Holyrood’s Education Committee on Thursday.

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John Swinney rejects Reform UK coalition but leaves door open for Scottish Labour

John Swinney has ruled out a coalition with Reform UK after the next Holyrood election, but has not appeared to do the same with Scottish Labour

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