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.
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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.
Arrest in 2021 US Capitol Pipe Bomb Case
US authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect linked to pipe bombs planted before the January 6 Capitol riot. Read the latest details on this major development.
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.
Reeves: No Scottish independence vote even with SNP win
Chancellor Rachel Reeves states there will be no second Scottish independence referendum, even if the SNP wins a Holyrood majority. Scottish ministers call it 'astonishing arrogance'.
Reeves rules out Scottish independence referendum
Chancellor Rachel Reeves states there will be no second Scottish independence referendum, even if the SNP wins a Holyrood majority, sparking accusations of arrogance from the SNP.
Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood, rules out frontline return
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announces she will step down as an MSP, citing family time pressures. She reveals no political prize could change her mind. Read her full story.
Scotland's World Cup Joy Meets Mossmorran Jobs Crisis
As Scottish politicians celebrate World Cup qualification, Mossmorran plant job losses expose Net Zero policy tensions. Read how Holyrood debates energy crisis.
MSPs back bill to sack politicians for misconduct
Holyrood debates a new recall bill allowing MSPs to be sacked for misconduct. Scotland risks being the only UK nation without a recall system if the legislation fails.
Sarwar: Briefing row undermines Government message
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the Downing Street briefing war is 'unhelpful' and undermines the Government. He urges focus on the upcoming Scottish elections.
Swinney pledges cooperation with Westminster in Glasgow speech
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has extended an olive branch to the UK government, pledging constructive cooperation while reaffirming Scotland's right to pursue independence through democratic means.
Microsoft AI deal with Scottish Parliament sparks security concerns
Exclusive: Holyrood's partnership with Microsoft for AI-powered official reports raises eyebrows in Westminster amid ongoing security debates about foreign tech in UK government.
Scottish Labour's radical Holyrood reform plan
Scottish Labour unveils bold plans to transform Holyrood's powers and voting system, as exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public support for constitutional reform.
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.
Scottish Government Admits Minister Absence From Holyrood
Angela Constance admits Scottish ministers have been absent from parliament debates as opposition parties demand better accountability from the SNP government.
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.
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