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Tory MSP Liz Smith to step down at next year’s Holyrood election

Conservative Liz Smith has announced she is stepping down after almost 20 years as an MSP, saying it is “time for new blood” at Holyrood.

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Thomas Kerr says he’s been branded 'fascist' and lost friends after joining Reform UK

THE Glasgow councillor who has been the highest-profile defector from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK says he has been branded a…

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No second referendum if pro-independence parties win in 2026, Anas Sarwar says

There will not be an independence referendum within the term of the next Holyrood parliament even if the SNP maintains power, Scottish Labour leader…

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No independence referendum in next Holyrood term if SNP win, says Sarwar

The next term of the Holyrood parliament should be geared towards issues like the NHS rather than independence, the Scottish Labour leader said.

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Keir Starmer has more sway over Scottish Labour voters than Anas Sarwar, poll finds

THE Prime Minister has a bigger influence over Scottish voters than Anas Sarwar – with only one in 10 influenced by the Scottish Labour leader, a…

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Starmer more influential to Labour’s Holyrood vote than Sarwar, poll suggests

Almost 30% said the Prime Minister would have more of an influence on their vote next year than the Scottish Labour leader.

Evening Standard

Starmer to condemn Farage’s ‘dangerous right-wing politics’ as Reform UK surges in the polls

In a sign of growing fears in Downing Street at Reform’s surge in the polls, Keir Starmer will warn Nigel Farage’s policies are ‘alien’ to the needs of working people

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Keir Starmer to warn of 'dangerous right-wing politics' in Glasgow conference speech

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer will warn of “dangerous right-wing politics” taking hold in the UK as he addresses the Scottish Labour conference on…

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Scottish Labour refuse to rule out benefit cuts if they win 2026 Holyrood election

LABOUR have refused to rule out making cuts to devolved benefits if the party wins power at next May’s Holyrood elections ...

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Labour’s Anas Sarwar vows to ‘defy the odds’ and become Scottish first minister

The Scottish Labour leader has declared his ambition ahead of the Holyrood election next year.

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Labour face union fury over 'betrayal' of LGBT people on eve of Scottish conference

ANAS Sarwar and Scottish Labour have been panned for their U-turn on gender reform just hours before their party conference is set to open ...

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The Guardian view on Scottish Labour: a defining moment for Anas Sarwar

Editorial: After a spectacular general election win, Keir Starmer’s party is struggling to repeat its success in the approaching Holyrood contest

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Scottish Labour faces ‘challenge’ to win next Holyrood elections, Sarwar admits

Exclusive: Increases in support for Reform UK and Scottish Greens suggest a comfortable win for the SNP in 2026

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Scottish Labour face skepticism over plan to end '8am rush' for GP appointments

SCOTLAND’S Health Secretary has cast doubt on a Scottish Labour pledge to renegotiate the current GP contract to ensure patients are seen within…

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Chris McEleny to run for Alba deputy leader

CHRIS McEleny has announced he will stand to become the next deputy leader of the Alba Party.

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Ian Murray demands SNP 'clear up mess' of single-sex spaces amid tribunal

IAN Murray has demanded the Scottish Government to update their policies on single-sex spaces, claiming the SNP had to “clear up the sheer mess…

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John Curtice delivers verdict after disastrous Holyrood poll for Scottish Labour

Polling expert John Curtice has delivered his verdict on a new poll which has predicted Scottish Labour are set for their worst election result…

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Scottish Labour set for worst election since devolution, new poll shows

Scottish Labour are set for the worst election result since devolution, according to a new poll.

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Fergus Ewing could be barred from standing as SNP candidate in Holyrood election

Fergus Ewing could be banned from standing as an SNP candidate at the next Holyrood election.

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SNP MSP to stand down ahead of Holyrood election after 'hit list' reports

SNP MSP Evelyn Tweed has announced her intention to stand down ahead of the Holyrood election in 2026.

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Ash Regan demands Alba lift leadership debates media ban

ALBA must not hold its leadership hustings “behind brick walls” and should allow the media in, Ash Regan has demanded.

Evening Standard

I am not in the game of being pressured by men, says SNP MSP standing down

Audrey Nicoll’s Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat had briefly been targeted by SNP colleague Stephen Flynn.

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Audrey Nicoll: Stephen Flynn is not the reason I am standing down as an MSP

SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll has addressed suspicions she will not run again for Holyrood due to pressure from Stephen Flynn after he announced he wanted…

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'It's nonsense': Kirsty Blackman defends Stephen Flynn amid 'boys' brigade' claim

THE SNP's only female MP has defended the party's Westminster leader after he was accused of running a “boys’ brigade” in Westminster.

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SNP announce action on council tax reform to make it 'better and fairer'

THE Scottish Government has announced action on council tax – and has started canvassing for views on changing the system ...

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