SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.
First Minister Humza Yousaf confronts mounting pressure amid claims of Westminster interference in Scottish affairs, with political tensions reaching boiling point over devolution disputes.
Scottish Government faces allegations of manipulating NHS performance data while frontline services struggle with overwhelming demand and growing waiting lists.
Exclusive: Jeane Freeman breaks silence on SNP's health service mismanagement, revealing systemic failures and political shortcomings that left Scottish NHS in crisis.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scottish Government ministers are avoiding harsh economic realities while presiding over growing budget black holes and failing public services.
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confronts bankruptcy proceedings as legal action intensifies around SNP financial management and party governance.
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
A leading economic think tank urges Scottish government to reconsider nuclear energy ban, warning current renewable strategy risks leaving Scotland in the dark and damaging economic competitiveness.
Sir Keir Starmer confronts Rishi Sunak over constitutional crisis as Scotland faces reduced Westminster voice despite SNP dominance in Commons.
Exclusive: Circularity Scotland invested millions in Scottish Government's doomed deposit return scheme, leaving businesses in crisis and sparking political fallout.
Staggering new data exposes Scotland's worsening health landscape as nearly 50% of residents report chronic conditions, raising urgent questions about NHS pressures and public health policy.
The SNP's unprecedented move to block Prince Andrew from official parliamentary roles exposes growing tensions between monarchy and devolved governments in post-Elizabethan Britain.
Scottish ministers face mounting criticism as new data reveals a dramatic 40% increase in children leaving school early without basic qualifications since 2019, raising serious concerns about Scotland's education system under SNP leadership.
Amnesty International joins growing calls for Scottish government to take decisive diplomatic action amid escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, challenging UK's official position.
First Minister John Swinney confronts intense criticism after announcing plans for new walking networks connecting GP practices, with opponents calling the scheme underdeveloped and lacking crucial detail.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney confronts mounting pressure as Royal College of GPs warns of 'unsustainable' workload threatening patient safety across Scottish practices.
First Minister John Swinney conspicuously absent from Nicola Sturgeon's high-profile book signing event at SNP conference, fueling speculation about growing tensions within the Scottish National Party leadership.
John Swinney confronts mounting pressure as SNP leadership questions emerge alongside critical NHS Grampian failures in Aberdeen healthcare services.
Exclusive: Police investigating SNP finances have interrogated former treasurer Colin Beattie about a mysterious £20,000 cash withdrawal and £600,000 of missing party funds in a major development to the fraud probe.
First Minister John Swinney confronts major rebellion as SNP activists demand immediate independence action, setting stage for explosive party conference showdown over Scotland's constitutional future.
John Swinney announces controversial closure of SNP's Aberdeen headquarters as party faces mounting pressure and internal challenges following leadership transition.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack on Scottish green policies, warning they're destroying Scotland's economic competitiveness while England powers ahead.
SNP ministers seek powers to impose unlimited council tax increases on second homeowners, blaming 'incomers' for destroying local communities in radical housing policy shift.
Shocking new figures reveal disability benefit claims in Scotland have skyrocketed by 100% since the SNP took power, raising serious questions about healthcare policies and economic impact.
Scottish Labour launches bold education reform plan targeting SNP's failing teacher recruitment strategy, promising immediate action to tackle classroom shortages across Scotland.
Shocking new figures reveal Scotland's alcohol-related deaths remain critically high, sparking fierce criticism of the SNP's flagship minimum unit pricing policy as public health experts demand urgent review.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches scathing attack on SNP's record in Scotland, accusing nationalists of failing students and teachers amid growing educational disparities.
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary accuses the SNP of failing Scottish pupils and calls for immediate focus on falling standards and child poverty, shifting blame from constitutional debates.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross accuses the SNP government of a 'culture of unaccountability' after a ministerial incident involving police was kept secret for weeks, raising serious questions about transparency at Holyrood.