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John Swinney to face first committee grilling as First Minister

John Swinney will face questions from Holyrood’s committee conveners on Wednesday – the first time he has done so as First Minister.

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'UK constitution is more broken now than in 2014 – we must offer a brighter future'

THE UK is more broken now than it was in 2014 – and Westminster’s two main parties are only offering a “miserable” outlook for the future,…

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Anas Sarwar challenged on rent control bill as Labour 'move away from tenant rights'

ANAS Sarwar has been challenged to back the Scottish Government’s plans for rent controls amid concerns that Labour are moving “away from…

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MSPs to debate independence motion on 10th anniversary of 2014 referendum

THE Scottish Parliament will debate a motion on the country’s path to independence on the tenth anniversary of the 2014 referendum, The National…

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Patrick Harvie interviews, news and updates on the Scottish Greens co-leader

PATRICK Harvie has served as co-leader of the Scottish Greens since 2019, although was the co-convener prior to this since 2008.

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Scottish Greens news, interviews and full list of party's current MSPs

THE Scottish Greens are a political party in Scotland, with representation in both Holyrood and in various councils across the country...

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Stephen Flynn: Scotland Office £150m should go to Holyrood for Winter Fuel Payment

The Scotland Office should give Holyrood its reported £150 million fund earmarked for anti-poverty measures to offset the cut to the winter fuel…

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First Minister hints at election if SNP Budget does not pass

SCOTLAND’S First Minister has said there could be an early Holyrood election if the Budget fails to pass in December.

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Anas Sarwar wins MSP of the Year at Holyrood political awards

ANAS Sarwar has been named MSP of the Year at a political awards bash ...

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Both the Tories and the SNP suffered catastrophic defeats – but only one of them is facing up to that

The Conservatives kid themselves that a new leader is all they need, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Kate Forbes: Ministers ‘standing by’ free school meals for all primary pupils pledge

THE Scottish Government is “standing by” its commitment to provide free school meals to all primary school pupils, the Deputy First Minister…

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Swinney’s slimmed-down plans prompt criticism of ‘managed decline’

First minister makes eradicating child poverty his top priority while Scottish Labour says he had ‘no vision’

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Scottish government raids £460m green energy fund for public sector pay rises

Finance secretary says ‘tough decisions’ are needed to fill £1bn hole in the budget

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Shona Robison to deliver statement with cuts expected – how to watch

SHONA Robison is expected to announce announces hundreds of millions of pounds worth of cuts on Tuesday afternoon as Holyrood returns from summer…

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Economic expert gives verdict on who's to blame for Scottish Government cuts

LAST week saw both of Scotland’s governments sharpening the axe ahead of what are expected to be two cuts-packed budgets – with both sides…

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SNP facing 'a doing' at Scottish election without major reform, say senior figures

SENIOR SNP figures have suggested the party will lose the next Scottish election unless it enacts a major rethink.

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Scottish Tory leadership candidate pitches tax cuts for millionaires

MURDO Fraser would give millionaires a tax cut of £35,000 while leaving rates for part-time workers untouched, according to one of his campaign…

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What we learned from the first big poll for the 2026 Scottish election

Is it really looking good for Anas Sarwar? ... Polling expert James Kelly doubts it.

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Experts: 'Uncertainty' for Holyrood funding with UK cuts 'adding to pressure'

THE Scottish Government faces "considerable uncertainty" around its funding ahead of the upcoming Westminster Budget, independent economic…

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Holyrood bosses respond to claim MSPs 'asked to submit speeches in advance'

HOLYROOD bosses have responded to criticism after requesting copies of speeches from MSPs ...

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Scottish Tory 'cabal' in plot to block Russell Findlay winning leadership race

A “CABAL” of Tory MSPs has reportedly held a series of secret meetings in a bid to prevent leadership race frontrunner Russell Findlay from…

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Branchform complainant urges police to finish SNP probe over election fears

POLICE Scotland must wrap up its investigation into the SNP’s finances before Hogmanay, the man whose complaint sparked the probe has said.

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'Abolish Holyrood' Unionist group backs Russell Findlay in Scottish Tory race

IMAGINE you are a Scottish Tory MSP bidding to lead the party with a message of bringing “decency” back to politics. Who might you want in your…

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Jamie Greene becomes fifth Scottish Tory to enter race to succeed Douglas Ross

JAMIE Greene has become the latest candidate to enter the Scottish Tory leadership race...

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‘Growing belief Grangemouth can be saved’ ahead of rally, union says

A TRADE union has warned that oil and gas workers may “become the coal miners of our generation” ahead of a rally to protect jobs at…

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