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The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Scottish independence referendum 'unlikely' to happen next year, says ex-SNP adviser

Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly said her intention is to hold indyref2 by the midway point in this Holyrood term - although the UK Government remains hostile to such plans.

Daily Record

Rugby player who was mad for the sport dies during game in Dublin leaving dad 'broken'

David Hill, who was described as "rugby daft", worked as the head of office for Scottish Tory MSP and Holyrood justice spokesman Jamie Greene, but died during the match

Daily Mirror

Father’s ‘unbearable pain’ after death of son while playing rugby for Holyrood

David Hill died while playing for the Scottish parliament team in Dublin on Saturday

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Holyrood committee calls for ‘urgent’ P&O update

The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee wrote to the chief executive of P&O and Scotland’s Transport Secretary.

The Independent UK

Everything Nicola Sturgeon said in today's Covid update as lateral flow testing to end

The First Minister gave an update in Holyrood to confirm the upcoming changes to Covid rules, mitigations and testing advice. This comes as Covid infections are dramatically increasing around Scotland.

Glasgow Live

New ‘dog stealing’ law to be debated at Holyrood this week

As its stands there is no specific legislation targeting criminals who steal pets.

Daily Record

Former top civil servant Leslie Evans ‘unable’ to speak to Holyrood committee

Her successor as Permanent Secretary said Ms Evans was unable to give evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee.

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Alex Salmond probe row civil servant blasted for Holyrood committee snub

Leslie Evans has been criticised over an alleged "failure to engage directly" with the Committee after a invitation to give evidence.

Daily Record

Seven-year-old schoolboy to make Holyrood history with water bottle campaign

Calum Isted will be the youngest person ever to bring a public petition to MSPs at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Controversial Gender Recognition Reform bill to finally be unveiled by Scottish Government

SNP ministers will table legislation at Holyrood to make it easier for people to change their legally recognised gender.

Daily Record

Holyrood looks to Blackburn for ways to handle firework thugs after town tackled 'war zone'

Blackburn's Bonfire Night Action Group scored a success in tackling anti-social behaviour around misuse of fireworks in the village. MSPs on the Holyrood Criminal Justice Committee plan to meet those involved on a visit to the community

Edinburgh Live

Holyrood committee investigates Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework

First introduced in 2007, the framework set outs the government’s ambitions for Scottish society

Insider UK

Withdraw Holyrood’s pension investment from Russian bank, MSPs demand

The Scottish Parliament is being urged to divest pension funds from Russian state-owned investment firm Sberbank.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon warns Ukraine invasion could be 'most dangerous moment since Second World War'

The First Minister led Scottish political leaders at Holyrood today in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calling for severe sanctions against the Kremlin.

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Workplace parking levy must be scrapped or deferred, say business leaders

The Tories are bringing a motion to annul the levy at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Tackling sexism should start at Holyrood if Scottish Government are serious about dealing with issue

Too often women feel in a man’s world that they must behave like a silverback and prove their cohones match any man’s.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland launches women’s audit to look at barriers to entering Holyrood

Exclusive: presiding officer Alison Johnstone says it will be disappointing if parliament cannot attract more female politicians

The Independent UK

Holyrood passes Covid compensation Bill and backs review of isolation grants

Deputy First Minister John Swinney agreed that the level of self isolation support grants would be reviewed.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland is ‘through the worst’ of Omicron wave

Giving her regular update to Holyrood, the First Minister said the situation was ‘much more positive’ that it had been at the start of the year.

Daily Record

Indyref2 could be 'glorified opinion poll' and lack validity, warns Kenny MacAskill

Observers believe a Holyrood referendum not anchored by a section 30 deal with the UK Government would inevitably end up in the courts.

Daily Record

New bid to improve toilet provision for complex disabilities moves forward

Holyrood nods through new working group on Changing Places loos

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon pushes for ‘grown-up’ discussion on classroom ventilation

The First Minister made the call after plans to ‘undercut’ school doors were met with derision at Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Jason Leitch: Latest Omicron strain should cause ‘mild’ concern

The national clinical director was discussing the new strain of the virus with Holyrood’s Covid-19 Recovery committee.

Daily Record

Douglas Ross branded a 'super heavyweight' by Michael Gove in Tory peace offering

Civil war has broken out between Conservatives in Scotland and London after Jacob Rees-Mogg last month dismissed Douglas Ross as a "lightweight".

The Independent UK

Holyrood declares opposition to ‘Trumpian’ voter ID

The Scottish Parliament refused to consent to the UK Elections Bill that would require voters to have valid identification.

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