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Alex Salmond: The man who taught me political journalism is a contact sport – well before Donald Trump

News analysis: Both The Independent’s political editor David Maddox and Whitehall editor Kate Devlin were Scottish politics reporters at the height of Alex Salmond’s powers. David writes about the political giant he knew with memories from Kate

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland

While the Alba leader’s final years were dominated by controversy, his vision for independence changed Scottish politics for ever, says writer, journalist, campaigner and podcaster Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK

Expert fires warning to new Scottish Tory leader over electoral hopes

THE Scottish Tories will be slip into third place at Holyrood after the 2026 election unless Russell Findlay can “find some charisma” to…

The National (Scotland)

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Ex-SNP MP stepping back from politics ahead of Holyrood 2026 election

A FORMER SNP MP has announced he is “sitting out” the Holyrood election in 2026 as he plans on “focusing on new opportunities” ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister pans Labour MSPs for 'mansplaining' in fiery Holyrood clash

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has hit back at a Labour frontbench MSP after he “mansplained” government budgets to her ...

The National (Scotland)

Assisted dying bill outwith Holyrood's powers and 'may need Westminster permission'

AN assisted dying bill making its way through Holyrood is outwith the powers of the Scottish Parliament, the country’s Health Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP MP joins protest as royals attend Holyrood anniversary celebrations

A FORMER SNP MP has joined an anti-monarchy protest as the King and Queen attended the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland)

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Russell Findlay wins Scottish Conservative leadership election – as it happened

Russell Findlay, a former crime reporter, has been appointed as the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives after the most fractious period in the party’s history

The Guardian - UK

John Mason joins anti-abortion protesters outside Holyrood as new law enforced

AN SNP MSP joined with protesters to demonstrate against buffer zone legislation outside the Scottish Parliament on the day the law was enforced.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland could extend winter fuel allowance, Scottish Labour argues

Further devolution next year will bring allowance under Scottish control just months before Holyrood elections

The Guardian - UK

'This is not over': Hundreds rally for Yes at Holyrood on 10th anniversary of indyref

HUNDREDS of Yes supporters turned out in Edinburgh on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum to show Westminster that “this is…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs back Scottish independence in Holyrood vote on indyref anniversary

MSPs have voted to back a motion in support of Scottish independence ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSP pulls out of Holyrood event for firm accused of sex discrimination

A LABOUR MSP has pulled out of hosting an event at Holyrood for a firm accused of sex discrimination ...

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf pitches plan to 'break impasse' between Holyrood and Westminster

FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has proposed an international solution to break the “impasse” between Holyrood and Westminster on the…

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The Guardian - UK

IndyRef: has the moment passed, or could it still happen? Our panel responds

Ten years on from the historic vote, our panel asks what it meant – and what comes next

The National (Scotland)

Lesley Riddoch speaks to John Swinney 10 years on from independence referendum

NATIONAL readers will remember where they were on September 18, 2014. But 10 years on? Is Wednesday a day to celebrate or mourn? Are programmes…

The National (Scotland)

How likely is a snap Holyrood election? Experts have say

AFTER the Scottish Government suffered two defeats at Holyrood last week and with their Budget seemingly in jeopardy, the question of a snap…

The National (Scotland)

SNP and Labour neck-and-neck in Holyrood votes, poll suggests

THE SNP and Labour are neck-and-neck ahead of the next Holyrood election, a poll has suggested ...

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Count Binface 'absolutely considering' standing in Holyrood 2026 election

COUNT Binface is considering standing in Scotland for the first time in the upcoming Holyrood election, the Sunday National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland)

Keith Brown says SNP back convention of 'all' pro-indy parties – read speech in full

THE SNP will back an independence convention including “all democratically elected representatives” from Yes-supporting parties, the…

The Guardian - UK

SNP will lose Scottish election without complete rethink, say senior party figures

Doubts expressed that John Swinney is strong enough leader to direct the scale of change required

The National (Scotland)

SNP to win Holyrood election but Anas Sarwar to be next first minister – new poll

THE SNP are predicted to win the next Holyrood election - but Anas Sarwar will be Scotland's next first minister, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland)

Labour panned for plan to bypass Holyrood with new Scotland Office powers

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has blasted reports suggesting Labour could change the law to allow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to bypass Holyrood…

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross urged to quit as MSP for 'treating Holyrood as second best'

DOUGLAS Ross has been urged to quit as an MSP amid reports he plotted his Holyrood exit to return to Westminster more than a year ago ...

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Scottish politics today: the SNP is down but it is definitely not out

Editorial: Labour commands the field, but its general election success is unlikely to be repeated in the 2026 Holyrood contest

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