67 h. ago Keir Starmer asks 'Where is the money, John?' in dig at SNP leader on flying visit to Scotland

Starmer would not be drawn on whether his job was at risk if Labour performs badly at the Scottish Parliament election in May.

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68 h. ago Multimillionaire leader of Reform in Scotland refuses to reveal net worth

Newly-appointed Malcolm Offord, who became a Tory life peer in 2021, plans to stand for Holyrood in MayUK politics live – latest updatesThe multimillionaire financier who has been made leader of Reform UK in Scotland has refused to say how wealthy he is, claiming that is a private matter.Malcolm Offord, formerly a Conservative party life peer, was unveiled by Reform’s leader, Nigel Farage, as the party’s first Scottish leader, 10 weeks before a Scottish parliament election in which Reform is expected to win up to 18 seats. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Reform could pip Labour to form biggest opposition to SNP in Scottish Parliament with parties neck

They are both on course to win 18 seats at Holyrood, behind the SNP, which is on course to marginally increase its share to 61 seats and remain in government with Green support.

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3 d. ago Sheku Bayoh family say ‘time to restart stopwatch’ as new chair of inquiry named

Judge Lord Colbeck takes over the role from Lord Bracadale, who stepped down in October.

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7 d. ago Domestic abusers could be forced out of social housing under new powers for Scots landlords

New regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament will finally bring into force provisions that formed part of a domestic abuse law passed nearly five years ago.

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8 d. ago How politically motivated waffle and SNP inertia blight efforts to boost Scotland's economy

There are plenty of ways to boost the economy, but SNP won’t want to rock the boat before the Scottish Parliament election

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9 d. ago Trapped in hospital for a year. Why outrageous NHS scandal must be central issue in Holyrood election

One of the NHS’s biggest problems is that one in nine beds is occupied by someone who does not need to be there

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1 week ago Scottish Parliament election: Why Labour's 'idiotic' rebels are a gift to the SNP and Reform

By making Labour appear weak and divided, the rebel MPs are undermining their own cause

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1 week ago Avoid tax divergence and be ‘pragmatic’ on nuclear, next government urged

CBI Scotland made the plea in its manifesto published ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament election.

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1 week ago SNP need to accept their independence drive is going nowhere and is holding Scotland back

As the Scottish Parliament election looms, Scottish Labour should not fear upsetting the ruling elites at Westminster as it seeks to challenge the SNP

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1 week ago Constance stays as Scottish Justice Secretary, despite ministerial code breaches

Angela Constance faced calls to quit after independent advisers found she inadvertently breached the ministerial code.

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1 week ago Constance to make statement after probe into possible code breach concludes

Independent advisers to Scotland’s First Minister have now concluded an investigation into whether Angela Constance breached the ministerial code.

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1 week ago Party leaders make election pitches ahead of crucial Holyrood contest in May

The leaders of the SNP, Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives all made keynote speeches ahead of this year’s Holyrood ballot.

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1 week ago SNP chief pounces on Labour meltdown in Scotland by demanding new independence referendum if nationalists win May elections

The First Minister has set his party a target of winning at least 65 of the 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament at the upcoming elections.

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2 w. ago How the SNP helped turn Reform UK into a political force in Scotland

Both John Swinney and Nigel Farage want the Scottish Parliament election to be a ‘straight fight’ between their two parties

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2 w. ago Why 2026's landmark anniversaries can help us consider big ideas – like Scottish independence

The 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence may give Scots pause for thought ahead of the Scottish Parliament election in May

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2 w. ago Why Scottish independence supporters should consider not voting SNP this May

Defeat for the SNP in the Scottish Parliament elections could be the best outcome for the cause of leaving the UK

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2 w. ago Ministers considered holding indyref on same day as 2011 election, papers reveal

The matter was considered – but ultimately rejected – by then first minister Alex Salmond’s cabinet in 2010.

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2 w. ago Compston: I now show support in ‘quieter manner’ due to online hate

The actor said there is a lack of real debate on social media these days and instead people are just ‘screaming’ at each other.

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2 w. ago Red tape could ‘jeopardise’ Shetland space launch plans, expert warns

SaxaVord on the northernmost inhabited island of Unst is home to the UK’s only licensed ‘vertical launch’ spaceport.

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