Labour Won't Block SNP Budget, Sarwar Confirms
Anas Sarwar says Scottish Labour will not oppose the upcoming Holyrood budget but warns an emergency budget could follow May's election. Read the full political analysis.
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Holyrood costs soar 10% with MSP pay rise and 'golden goodbyes'
The cost of the Scottish Parliament is set to jump by over 10% next year, hitting taxpayers with a £150.1m bill. MSPs will receive a 4.3% pay rise, while £2.5m is allocated for 'golden goodbyes' to departing politicians. Read the full analysis.
Swinney: Tactics ready to force second Scottish independence vote
SNP leader John Swinney insists a Holyrood majority in May could force a fresh independence referendum, despite UK government opposition. Discover the political battle ahead.
Swinney: Don't 'Muck About' on Independence in May Vote
First Minister John Swinney urges independence supporters to back the SNP with both votes in May's Holyrood election, warning it's the only path to progress. He targets an SNP majority to trigger a new independence referendum.
Constance criticised for Turkey holiday posts amid inquiry row
Justice Secretary Angela Constance faces a conduct inquiry over grooming gangs comments while posting festive holiday videos from Turkey. Critics slam her 'out of touch' behaviour.
Ex-Tory Minister Aims to Lead Reform UK in Scotland
Lord Malcolm Offord confirms he wants to lead Reform UK in Scotland ahead of the Holyrood elections, aiming to oust the SNP from power. Read the full interview.
Lord Offord aims to lead Reform UK in Scotland
Former Tory minister Lord Malcolm Offord confirms he wants to lead Reform UK in Scotland ahead of the Holyrood elections, aiming to oust the SNP. Read his exclusive interview.
Labour Could Slump to Fourth in Scottish Election Poll
A new poll projects Labour could fall to fourth place in next year's Holyrood elections, piling pressure on Sir Keir Starmer. Read the full analysis and what it means for his leadership.
Sarwar warns of 'personal pain' in toxic election fight
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he expects his loyalty and identity to be questioned in the Holyrood election campaign, predicting 'personal pain' for his family.
Sarwar: Farage has no interest in fixing Scotland
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar accuses Nigel Farage and Reform UK of exploiting frustration without offering solutions. He outlines Labour's plan for the NHS, education, and the economy ahead of the May elections.
Constance faces ministerial code investigation
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for allegedly misleading MSPs over grooming gangs expert comments. The probe's outcome will be published in a timely manner.
Scotland's public inquiries cost £258m, report finds
A damning Holyrood report reveals Scotland's public inquiries have cost taxpayers £258m since 2007, criticising them for being too expensive and damaging frontline services. Read the full findings.
SNP Staffer Accused of Bugging MSP's Office
A Scottish National Party staffer allegedly planted listening devices in an MSP's Holyrood office. First Minister John Swinney faces calls to reveal what he knew about the 2023 incident.
Swinney Defends Minister as Holyrood FMQs Turns Bitter
The final First Minister's Questions of the year saw clashes over the Angela Constance scandal and record homelessness. Discover the heated exchanges and political fallout.
MSPs' expenses soar to record £27.5m, angering taxpayers
Scottish MSPs' expenses surged 7.6% to a record £27.45m in 2024-25, with claims for items like a 79p bottle of bleach. Discover the full breakdown and taxpayer reaction.
Constance grilled by committee over inaccurate statement
Justice Secretary Angela Constance faced a tough Holyrood committee over misleading parliament and potential Ministerial Code breaches. Read the full details of the inquiry.
Calls for probe into Justice Secretary after Holyrood vote
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives a no confidence vote, but opposition leaders demand an inquiry into whether she breached the ministerial code over grooming gangs comments.
Scottish Justice Secretary survives no confidence vote
Scotland's Justice Secretary, Angela Constance, has narrowly survived a vote of no confidence in Holyrood. The motion followed accusations she misled Parliament over grooming gangs expert advice. Read the full details.
Constance survives vote but faces calls for investigation
Scotland's Justice Secretary Angela Constance survives a Holyrood no confidence vote, but Labour demands an independent probe into a potential ministerial code breach over grooming gangs inquiry remarks.
SNP 'hypocrisy' over BBC row and Justice Secretary defence
SNP ministers face accusations of double standards for demanding a BBC correction while defending Justice Secretary Angela Constance ahead of a no confidence vote. Read the full story.
SNP NHS wait times pledge data delayed until after election
Voters will not know if SNP ministers have met a flagship NHS waiting times pledge until after the Holyrood election, sparking accusations of 'conning patients'. Discover the full story.
SNP Poised for 2026 Holyrood Victory, Polls Suggest
Despite nearly two decades in power, the SNP is polling to win the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. We analyse why Scottish Labour continues to falter and what it means for devolution.
Tory Lord defects to Reform UK, to stand for Holyrood
Conservative life peer and former Scotland Office minister Lord Malcolm Offord has defected to Reform UK, announcing he will stand in the Scottish Parliament elections next May. He accused the Tories of having 'given up on Scotland'.
Tory Lord defects to Reform UK for Holyrood campaign
Lord Malcolm Offord quits the Conservatives, saying the party has 'given up on Scotland'. He will campaign for a seat in the Scottish Parliament elections next May.
Tory Lord defects to Reform UK for Holyrood campaign
Former Conservative minister Lord Malcolm Offord quits the Tories, joins Reform UK and announces he will run in the Scottish Parliament elections. Read the full story.
Starmer: Sarwar's 'fingerprints all over' Scottish Budget
PM Keir Starmer told Scottish Labour members that Anas Sarwar's influence shaped the Budget. The SNP seized on the remarks to link Sarwar to contentious policies like the windfall tax.
SNP accused of misleading Holyrood over child abuse inquiry
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay accuses Justice Secretary Angela Constance of misrepresenting a child protection expert to block a public inquiry into grooming gangs. Read the full story.
Scottish Labour's Poll Slump Threatens Holyrood Standing
Anas Sarwar's Scottish Labour faces a dramatic fall, polling at just 17% and risking defeat by Reform UK. We analyse the internal strife and Westminster tensions behind this stunning reversal.
Scottish Labour MPs threaten Starmer leadership challenge
Scottish Labour MPs warn they could move to oust Sir Keir Starmer before next May's Holyrood elections, fearing a catastrophic defeat. Polls show Labour slumping behind SNP and Reform UK.
SNP accused of gaslighting voters over policies
John Swinney's SNP faces accusations of political gaslighting over benefit caps and business taxes. Discover how Nationalists oppose policies they once supported.
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