Category : Search result: Holyrood scrutiny


Swinney grilled over Aberdeen development plans

Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney confronts intense parliamentary scrutiny regarding the Scottish Government's contentious Aberdeen development plans, facing tough questions from opposition MSPs.

Gatwick's French Owner Plots £6bn London Transport Takeover

Exclusive: The French conglomerate that owns Gatwick Airport is exploring a monumental £6 billion takeover bid for a major London transport hub, sparking a potential political firestorm over foreign ownership of critical UK infrastructure.

BBC's Stephen Nolan addresses personal life speculation

Top BBC presenter Stephen Nolan breaks his silence on mounting speculation about his private life, addressing the intense public and media interest while reaffirming his commitment to his broadcasting career.

Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr

SNP's Soft Justice: Sex Offenders Dodge Prison Sentences

Exclusive investigation reveals a crisis in Scotland's justice system under the SNP, with hundreds of serious sexual offenders avoiding prison sentences. Victims' groups express outrage as data shows a pattern of lenient sentencing.

Molly-Mae Hague's Meghan Markle Comparison Sparks Fury

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague faces backlash after comparing herself to Meghan Markle in a new podcast, claiming both faced 'unprecedented public scrutiny' despite their different backgrounds. The controversial comments have ignited social media debate

Charity Commission blocks MPs over child abuse probe

A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.

John Swinney Elected as Scotland's New First Minister

John Swinney has been officially elected as Scotland's seventh First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood. The SNP leader now faces the challenge of uniting his party and reconnecting with the Scottish public.

Sturgeon's Memoir Bombshell: Salmond, COVID and IndyRef

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon breaks her silence in a highly anticipated memoir, addressing the COVID-19 response, the bitter feud with Alex Salmond, and the stalled independence campaign. Her revelations promise to send shockwaves through Scottis

Government Faces Supreme Court Over Parliamentary Powers

The UK government is headed for a landmark Supreme Court battle against the Equality and Human Rights Commission over controversial changes to parliamentary scrutiny procedures. Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson warns of constitutional overrea

Police Probe Security Alert at Scottish Parliament

Police Scotland launches investigation after a major security alert forces the lockdown and evacuation of the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood, disrupting parliamentary business.

Page 2 of 4