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The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn

The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week.

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Lib Dems ‘winning again’ with positive vision for change, says Cole-Hamilton

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said his party can deliver change ‘fairness at its heart’.

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Swinney pledges ban on conversion practices if Westminster fails to act

John Swinney made the commitment at the last First Minister’s Questions before the Holyrood election.

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Reform will ‘dismantle’ NHS if they win election, DWP Secretary warns

Pat McFadden claimed that if Reform wins the Holyrood election the party would move the country to an insurance model.

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Offord stands by Reform candidates, saying one will be ‘first-class MSP’

Malcolm Offord suggested people should ‘take less offence’ after candidates’ social media posts drew criticism.

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Reform suspends Holyrood candidate less than 24 hours after being announced

The party said it is investigating reports surrounding Stuart Niven’s financial conduct.

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Scotland at a crossroads ahead of ‘critical’ election, says Reform’s Offord

Party members met on Thursday as Reform’s candidates were announced and the policy platform was launched.

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Reform UK Scotland to launch ‘unashamedly ambitious’ Holyrood manifesto

The party’s plan is to reintroduce North Sea oil and gas as Scotland’s primary energy source.

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Scotland to vote on future of greyhound racing after Wales confirms ban

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Holyrood to vote on ending greyhound racing a day after Wales passes ban

Green MSP Mark Ruskell has brought forward legislation that if passed on Wednesday would ban the sport in Scotland.

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Final vote on assisted dying Bill is ‘significant moment’ for Holyrood

The Scottish Parliament spent several lengthy sessions last week amending the proposed legislation.

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Stars back campaign to end ‘unacceptably high levels of hunger’ in Scotland

It came as Trussell said it provided 218,838 emergency food parcels last year.

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Assisted dying Bill would be most heavily safeguarded law of its kind, says MSP

Legislation introduced by Liam McArthur to allow terminally ill Scots to seek help to die is now in its final stages at Holyrood.

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May election could be Labour’s ‘only chance’ to oust SNP – Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking as he addressed his party’s conference in Paisley.

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Lord Advocate faces accusations of ‘misleading’ Holyrood with Murrell memos

Dorothy Bain KC answered questions from MSPs about a memo sent in March 2025 to John Swinney regarding an embezzlement charge facing Peter Murrell.

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Robison urges her successor to be ‘bold and ambitious’ as Holyrood backs Budget

The Scottish Budget for 2026-27 was passed by the Scottish Parliament.

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The Guardian view on Scottish Labour: Keir Starmer needs Anas Sarwar’s act of betrayal to pay off

Editorial: The leader of Scottish Labour will use its spring conference to demonstrate that he is his own man. Ironically, the prime minister’s survival may depend on his success

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Tories would end dual role of Lord Advocate, says Badenoch amid Murrell memo row

The Conservative leader made the vow while addressing the Scottish Tory conference in Edinburgh on Friday.

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We are Conservatives, and no longer all things to all people – Bowie

The shadow Scottish secretary urged party members to ‘never apologise’ for being Conservative.

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Swinney accused of ‘faux outrage’ over Lord Advocate criticism ‘to distract’

Dorothy Bain KC has come under fire this week for telling the First Minister of the charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

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Swinney vows ‘absolute confidence’ in Lord Advocate amid row over Murrell memo

Dorothy Bain KC has been accused of giving the SNP leader political advantage with a minute about the case against Peter Murrell.

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Tuesday briefing: The factors that will shape the future of Scotland

In today’s newsletter: As Scottish voters prepare to go to the polls, how can Labour, Reform and the Conservatives capitalise on weakening trust in the SNP?

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Anas Sarwar says Starmer can campaign in Scotland after calling for him to quit

Scottish Labour leader agrees PM can support party’s effort to win May’s Holyrood election in abrupt about-face

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Sir Keir Starmer still ‘determined’ Anas Sarwar should be Scotland’s next FM

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said while Mr Sarwar had called for the PM to quit, Sir Keir still wants to see him win May’s Holyrood election.

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Your Party to stand in 2026 Holyrood election

The announcement was made the Your Party Scotland conference in Dundee, where 69.8% of members voted in favour of the move.

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