Scottish election speeches fail to sway long-term voter
A lifelong voter explains why, for the first time in 32 years, they will not support any major party in May's Holyrood election, critiquing the visions of Swinney, Sarwar, and Findlay.
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Scottish Election Speeches Leave Veteran Voter Unconvinced
A lifelong voter explains why, for the first time in 32 years, he plans to abstain in May's Holyrood election, disillusioned by the SNP, Labour, and Conservative visions.
Scottish welfare branded 'fraudster's charter'
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay warns the SNP's 'light touch' benefit system is 'out of control'. With spending set to hit £10bn, he pledges a review and cuts ahead of the Holyrood election. Read the full analysis.
Findlay's £700 Tax Cut Pledge for Scottish Workers
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay unveils a plan to save taxpayers up to £718 from April, targeting SNP 'stealth taxes' and a growing benefits bill. Read his full election pitch.
Sarwar: Voters 'Angry' with Labour, Challenges Swinney
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar concedes public frustration with the UK Labour government but insists he will be First Minister. He challenges SNP's John Swinney to head-to-head debates across Scotland.
Scottish Party Leaders Set Out Election Pledges for May
SNP's John Swinney pushes for independence referendum, Labour's Anas Sarwar targets 'competence', and Tory Russell Findlay focuses on tax cuts as the Holyrood election campaign begins. Read their key pitches.
Sarwar tells Starmer to avoid Holyrood campaign
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar urges PM Keir Starmer to focus on Westminster, not Scotland's election, amid public anger. Read the full story.
Sarwar warns Starmer to avoid Scottish election campaign
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has urged PM Keir Starmer to focus on Westminster, not campaigning in Scotland, ahead of May's Holyrood elections. Read the full story on the internal party rift.
Swinney: SNP has built foundations for Scottish independence
First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's Holyrood campaign, claiming the party has laid the groundwork for independence. He aims for a majority to secure a referendum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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