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Could Ian Murray’s first visit to Holyrood as Scottish Secretary have gone any worse?

Ian Murray’s first visit to Holyrood as Scottish Secretary yesterday was a disaster.

The National (Scotland)

$First Holyrood poll of 2025 predicts big win for SNP – but fractured parliament$

First Holyrood poll of 2025 predicts big win for SNP – but fractured parliament

THE SNP are on track to remain the largest party at Holyrood by a significant margin as Reform UK fracture the Unionist vote, new polling has found…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney vows to remain as First Minister until 2031 if SNP wins Holyrood

JOHN Swinney has vowed to remain as First Minister of Scotland until 2031 — if SNP win the Holyrood election next year.

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Scottish Labour must set out dividing line with UK party, experts say

SCOTTISH Labour must set out clearer dividing lines between themselves and UK Labour if Anas Sarwar wants to succeed at the Holyrood election next…

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Patrick Harvie to step away from Holyrood for a 'few weeks' due to medical reasons

Patrick Harvie to step away from Holyrood for a 'couple weeks' due to medical reasons

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Scottish Labour pledge 'fundamental restructure' of Holyrood government if elected

Labour will enact a “fundamental reorganisation” of the Scottish Government and its public bodies should the party win power in 2026, Anas…

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Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

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The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard

'Keeps indyref2 hopes alive': John Curtice gives verdict on new Holyrood poll

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on a new poll predicting Scots will elect a sizeable pro-independence majority in the 2026 Holyrood…

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John Swinney challenged on phone call with Donald Trump at FMQs

JOHN Swinney was challenged by Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater on his recent phone call with Donald Trump at FMQs...

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Anas Sarwar mocked as he 'accidentally' votes with Scottish Tories at Holyrood

ANAS Sarwar has been mocked after appearing to vote with the Scottish Conservatives in a vote at Holyrood on Wednesday...

The National (Scotland)

Next Holyrood election about hope and SNP will be ready, says Swinney

The SNP will have been in power for 19 years when it goes before the electorate again in 2026.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross scolded after accusing SNP minister of lying in Holyrood statement

FORMER Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross was admonished in the Holyrood chamber after he interrupted an SNP minister claiming she had…

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Unite march on Holyrood to demand plan to save Grangemouth oil jobs

TRADE unionists marched on the Scottish Parliament to demand that Scotland’s only oil refinery be kept open.

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Holyrood protest urges SNP to grasp 'historic chance' to impose rent controls

PROTESTERS have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament calling for the SNP Government to bring in rent controls ...

Evening Standard

SNP’s Stephen Flynn steps back from decision to pursue both MSP and MP jobs

Mr Flynn previously said he would run for the Aberdeen South and Kincardine North seat in the next Holyrood election while remaining an MP.

Evening Standard

Double-jobbing as MP and MSP ‘not sustainable’, says Scottish minister

Stephen Flynn, re-elected as an SNP MP in July, has announced plans to seek a Holyrood seat in 2026.

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'I would have acted differently': Audrey Nicoll on Stephen Flynn's Holyrood bid

“IT was a very unexpected series of events last week, that’s for sure,” SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll tells me with laughter, acknowledging her own…

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The Independent UK

‘Not a pleasant situation’, says Flynn as he defends Holyrood decision

The Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat is currently held by Audrey Nicoll.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice on whether MPs 'double-jobbing' could affect SNP in 2026 Holyrood vote

PROFESSOR John Curtice has given his verdict on whether SNP MPs looking to 'double-job' could have an impact on ...

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SNP MSP Ruth Maguire will not stand for re-election amid cervical cancer treatment

AN SNP MSP has announced she will take a step back from public duties and not stand for re-election in the Holyrood 2026 as she receives treatment…

The National (Scotland)

Third SNP MP applies for Holyrood 2026 as SNP yet to make decision on dual mandates

A THIRD SNP MP has applied to make a run for Holyrood in 2026, joining colleagues Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins.

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Kate Forbes: Stephen Flynn would be a 'brilliant asset' at Holyrood

Kate Forbes has said Stephen Flynn would be a “brilliant asset” to the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland)

Second SNP MP to run for Holyrood 2026 while remaining MP

A SECOND SNP MP has announced plans to make a run for Holyrood in 2026 and not step down as a member of the House of Commons.

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SNP MSP issues statement as Stephen Flynn announces bid to replace her

THE SNP MSP who Stephen Flynn has announced a bid to replace has issued a statement ...

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