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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Parliament

Nicola Sturgeon: History-maker who was Scotland’s first female leader

The former first minister announced she plans to step down at the 2026 Holyrood election.

The Independent UK

I have ‘sense of relief’ after announcing plans to step down – Sturgeon

The former first minister announced she will not seek re-election next year.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon ‘changed Scottish lives for the better’ – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney thanked Nicola Sturgeon for her contribution to public life.

Evening Standard

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Timeline of Nicola Sturgeon's time as an MSP and first minister

FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year ...

The National (Scotland)

'Sorrow and anticipation': Read Nicola Sturgeon's MSP resignation message in full

NICOLA Sturgeon has announced that she will be stepping down from Holyrood at the 2026 elections ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs challenged to back bid to give Holyrood workers' rights powers

SCOTTISH Labour MPs face a challenge to back calls for Holyrood to get powers over workers’ rights.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood pension scheme urged to divest from Tesla over Elon Musk 'toxicity'

AN MSP has been raised concerns about the Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme’s investments in Tesla amid the global backlash against owner Elon…

The National (Scotland)

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Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

Evening Standard

Two senior Scottish Government ministers to quit Holyrood at 2026 election

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop were both first elected when the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999.

Evening Standard

Fiona Hyslop announces she will not run for re-election in 2026

VETERAN SNP politician Fiona Hyslop has announced she plans to retire and will not seek re-election in 2026, as she said the “time is right” to…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland’s Finance Secretary announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026

Shona Robison said she would not stand for election again to the Scottish Parliament in next May’s elections.

Evening Standard

Shona Robison to stand down as an MSP at next election

SHONA Robison is to step down as an MSP at the next Holyrood election.

The National (Scotland)

I will be proud to invite Zelenskyy to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has said she will be “proud” to extend an open invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address…

The National (Scotland)

I will be proud to invite Zelensky to address Holyrood, says Presiding Officer

First Minister John Swinney earlier backed calls for the Ukrainian president to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

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John Swinney backs calls for Zelenskyy to address Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s First Minister has backed calls for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be invited to address the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

Swinney backs calls for Zelensky Holyrood invitation

The invitation would have to come from Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP announces plans to step down at 2026 Holyrood elections

AN SNP MSP has announced their plans to quit the Scottish Parliament after 15 years – saying they will join their constituency in retirement ...

Evening Standard

SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

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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.

Evening Standard

US anti-abortion group planning series of protests outside Scottish hospital

A law passed last year by the Scottish Parliament outlawed activists from protesting within 200 metres of abortion clinics.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes to demand UK Government repeals 'anti-devolution' Internal Market Act

KATE Forbes will call on the UK Government to repeal the Internal Market Act today. A The legislation, which is designed to ensure smooth trade…

The National (Scotland)

Vote opens on quotes to be carved into Scottish Parliament – see the full list

PEOPLE in Scotland are being asked to choose which three quotes should feature on the Scottish Parliament building.

Evening Standard

Parliament launches vote for new quotes to be carved into Holyrood wall

The public are being urged to choose between two quotes from three former makars – with the most popular to be carved into Holyrood’s Canongate Wall.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs back motion condemning ‘catastrophic’ UK Government National Insurance hike

THE Scottish Parliament has voted to back a motion condemning the UK Government’s changes to employer National Insurance contributions.

The National (Scotland)

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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