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Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims

The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

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Reform role in Holyrood housing committee branded a 'joke' by furious tenants union

THE Tories and Reform being chosen to lead Holyrood’s social justice, housing and local government committee has been branded a “joke”.

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Scotland 'definitely' needs a tax on land, former finance secretary says

SCOTLAND must bring in a land value tax – and the SNP have been looking at ways to make it happen, the former finance secretary has said ...

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Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say

The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish…

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Scottish Labour 'to review link' with UK bosses after election hammering

SCOTTISH Labour are reportedly set to review their links with their UK bosses after Anas Sarwar led the party to its worst ever Holyrood defeat.

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How the Celtic Alliance leaders used their powers on the ground this week

Of the three nationalist parties, Sinn Fein made the most substantial constitutional move during the past week

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SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals

The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.

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Stephen Flynn warns Scots ‘take dim view’ of Westminster interefering in SNP affairs

PEOPLE in Scotland would take a “dim view” of Westminster politicians “interfering in internal SNP matters”, Stephen Flynn has said.

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Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list

The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs

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Labour MSP to appear in court over 'drink-driving on bail for child sex images'

Former Labour MSP Colin Smyth is expected to appear in court on charges of drink-driving and causing crashes on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

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Reform UK surged in the Scottish election. Here’s where the party picked up the most support

The Scottish parliamentary election in May saw Reform UK return the same number of MSPs to Holyrood – 17 – as Scottish Labour. This remarkable result – effectively from a standing start – showed that the party is now a force to be reckoned with in Scotland just as in…

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John Curtice gives verdict on impact of Murrell scandal on SNP support

JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on the forthcoming Westminster by-elections in Scotland and whether the furore after Peter Murrell pled guilty to…

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Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?

Scottish Labour’s result in the 2026 election was its worst in devolution history, but it also sits forlornly in a pattern of serial decline for a party that I dedicated much of my adult life to and once led.

The Conversation

Are STV 'throwing away a Scottish media success story with watchdog's support'?

STV have been accused of "throwing away" a "Scottish media success story" because of financial worries after Ofcom confirmed the…

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Former Labour first minister calls for joint Holyrood-Westminster inquiry into SNP

A FORMER Labour first minister has called for a joint inquiry between Holyrood and Westminster into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of SNP funds ...

Evening Standard

Former first minister calls for joint Murrell inquiry between both Parliaments

Lord McConnell said there should be an inquiry between Holyrood and Westminster on Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of funds.

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Unionists 'lashing out' at Nicola Sturgeon over election defeat, former SNP MP says

UNIONISTS are “licking their wounds and lashing out” at Nicola Sturgeon in response to their "catastrophic” election results, a former…

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John Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

JOHN Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster…

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Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

The SNP leader is campaigning in Aberdeen on Saturday ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election on June 18.

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5 ways the new Presiding Officer plans to 'shake up' Scottish Parliament

THIS week was the last First Minister's Questions (FMQs) before a key change to parliamentary business comes in

Evening Standard

MPs urged to examine ‘systemic failings Murrell exploited’ to embezzle £400,000

The ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon this week admitted stealing £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.

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Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence

THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years

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John Swinney on what next for independence as UK Government rejects vote

JOHN Swinney has said he is looking at a “range of tactics” to “make it impossible” for the UK Government to refuse handing Scotland the…

Evening Standard

John Swinney accused of trying to ‘shut down scrutiny’ of SNP and Peter Murrell

The Scottish First Minister faced questions at Holyrood after his party’s former chief executive admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.

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MPs push for Westminster probe into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement

MPs are calling for a Westminster inquiry into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell's embezzlement from the party if Holyrood does not

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