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Swinney blasts Farage's Scottish politics bid

Scotland's First Minister delivers scathing critique of Reform UK leader's potential move north of the border, questioning his commitment to Scottish interests amid constitutional tensions.

Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86

The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.

Holyrood and Senedd Face Westminster Power Grab

Exclusive: Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd confront significant challenges to their authority as UK government retains control over key policy areas, sparking devolution crisis.

Jeremy Corbyn eyes Scottish Parliament comeback

Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly considering a dramatic return to frontline politics by standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, with Green co-leader Patrick Harvie suggesting the former Labour leader could be a 'formidable voice' for progr

Labour's Nuclear Plan for Scotland Revealed

Ed Miliband announces groundbreaking nuclear energy policy for Scotland if Labour wins Holyrood election, marking dramatic shift from SNP's anti-nuclear stance

Time to torch Scotland's bloated quango empire

An explosive investigation reveals Scotland's staggering quango crisis with 250 taxpayer-funded bodies costing billions. As public services struggle, calls grow for a radical bonfire of bureaucratic waste.

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.

SNP Unveils Holyrood 2026 Strategy at Conference

The Scottish National Party charts its course for the 2026 Holyrood elections, focusing on independence messaging and policy renewal amid internal debates and leadership challenges.

UK Government bypasses Holyrood in transport funding row

The UK Government faces accusations of undermining Scottish devolution after directly awarding £15.6 million to local councils, bypassing the Scottish Government in a move branded 'constitutionally unacceptable'.

Scottish Labour minister snubs Starmer in PM endorsement

In a stunning political development, Scottish Labour's Education Secretary has refused to endorse Sir Keir Starmer as the next Prime Minister, creating a major rift within the party ahead of crucial elections.

Met Police officer charged over protest assault on Green candidate

A serving Metropolitan Police constable faces criminal charges after being accused of striking a Green Party local election candidate during a heated anti-Israel demonstration in central London. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an internal inv

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