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Felled SNP politicians eye Holyrood seats as next election looms

WITH all the noise from the General Election, it’s excusable not to have heard the starting pistol being fired on the 2026 Holyrood election.

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Holyrood to host exhibition celebrating famed Scottish athlete

A EXHIBITION celebrating the success of a legendary Scottish athlete will be unveiled at Holyrood this month.

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Parties keen to capitalise on SNP woes in Scotland, but for different reasons

SNP fears resurgent Labour, while Starmer seeks credibility and Lib Dems eye status of third biggest party in Commons

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'We shouldn't lose hope': LGBT+ MSPs on the experience of being out in Holyrood

LGBTQ MSPs across the political spectrum have spoken out about the prejudice they experience in Holyrood because of their sexuality, condemning…

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Charges for single-use coffee cups on table after Holyrood passes new bill

NEW legislation that could bring in charges for single-use coffee cups, as well as fines for those who “deliberately contaminate” recycling, has…

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The SNP manifesto is laser-focused on independence. But can it beat Labour to keep the dream alive?

In Scotland there remains a faith in left-of-centre, green policies. The question is who will best deliver them, says journalist and campaigner Lesley Riddoch

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SNP on course to be largest party after next Holyrood election – new poll

NEW polling has shown that the SNP are on course to remain as the largest party at Holyrood after the next Scottish election.

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Chaotic resignation of Scottish Tory leader may hasten split from UK Conservatives

Idea of Scottish Tories reforming as new centre-right party more attuned to region’s political landscape gaining force

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What happens if Douglas Ross quits as an MSP? Will there be a by-election?

DOUGLAS Ross has announced he will resign as Scottish Tory leader after the General Election – and also as an MSP should he be elected…

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Douglas Ross to resign as Scottish Tory leader after election

Surprise announcement comes amid internal party pressure and fresh allegations over expenses claims

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Alex Salmond confirms bid for Holyrood return as he rules out Westminster contest

ALEX Salmond has announced he wants to return to Holyrood – but won’t stand in the upcoming Westminster election.

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Police ‘assessing’ further complaint over Michael Matheson iPad bill

The SNP MSP has been banned from Holyrood for 27 days.

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Suspension for ex-minister who claimed £11,000 roaming bill on expenses

Michael Matheson claimed the bill, incurred while on holiday in Morocco, as a parliamentary expense

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John Swinney to publish 'revised Scottish tax strategy' before summer, MSPs told

FIRST Minister John Swinney will publish a revised Scottish tax strategy within weeks, MSPs have been told ...

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Gay marriage laws may not pass in Scotland today, Nicola Sturgeon says

EQUAL marriage laws for gay people may not pass in Scotland if the legislation was going through Holyrood today due to the “toxic” level of…

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SNP avoids another bruising leadership contest but relief will be short-lived

John Swinney faces series of immediate challenges, including rebuilding cross-party trust at Holyrood

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‘The SNP are in trouble’: Scottish voters on the drama at Holyrood

As John Swinney emerges as favourite to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader, Guardian readers share their views

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SNP defeats Labour confidence motion and sets out plan for choosing new leader

Spokesperson confirms ‘informal meeting’ has taken place between leadership frontrunners John Swinney and Kate Forbes

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Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

The First Minister is attempting to build bridges with other Scottish parties as he fights for his political future.

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Humza Yousaf fights to stay on as second no confidence motion tabled

SNP leader says he will take party into general election, as Scottish Labour submits motion against his government

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Assisted dying: what are the laws in UK and what changes are proposed?

Scotland could become first part of UK to offer terminally ill adults assistance to end their lives if Holyrood approves bill

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Pro-Palestine campaigners holding 'sit-in' at Holyrood

PRO-PALESTINE campaigners are holding a “sit-in” protest at the Scottish Parliament.

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SNP minister 'backs Alba plan for referendum on Holyrood's powers'

A MINISTER in the Scottish Government and a second SNP MSP have backed Alba’s plans for a referendum on Holyrood’s powers, Ash Regan has…

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like an election … what’s in store for politics in 2024?

IN a three-part series, we have examined key events of the past 12 months in Holyrood and Westminster - now here's a preview of politics in 2024.

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MSPs to be updated on Scottish Government’s delayed A9 dualling programme

TRANSPORT Secretary Mairi McAllan will today update Holyrood on the Scottish Government’s delayed plans to dual the A9 road...

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