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Storm Éowyn – advice is do not travel on Friday
The First Minister has urged people to follow Police Scotland advice not to travel on Friday 24 January.
The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) has...
Prime Minister visits Edinburgh and is met with protests
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, visited the First Minister in Edinburgh this afternoon where he was met with loud protests outside in Charlotte...
New Scottish disability benefit to be introduced
The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance for those with a disability or long-term health condition ....
Scots dad wins Sir Keir Starmer backing for vaccine priority for...
The Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has given his unequivocal backing to a campaign to secure Covid-19 vaccine priority for terminally ill patients.
Sir...
Call for ‘concrete plans’ for Scotland’s railways on anniversary of Scotrail...
Opposition parties have called for concrete plans and a better vision for Scotland's rail services, on the first anniversary of Scotrail being brought back...
Calls for government support for people with ME
It is "only a matter of time" before someone with ME dies in Scotland as a result of poor healthcare support.
The lack of healthcare...
Calls for action on railway station for Winchburgh
Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has called for sustained action to secure a train station for Winchburgh.
Winchburgh is an expanding West Lothian community, with Winchburgh...
MSP suggests moving the police into Victoria Quay
Ben Macpherson MSP wrote to Justice Secretary Angela Constance on Thursday following the session just ahead of First Minister’s Questions.
He had not had...
Calls for Powderhall railway line to become “green corridor”
Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, has called for former Powderhall railway line to be made a green corridor. This would link up with the network...
Scottish politicians sanctioned by Russian government
Scottish politicians are included on the list of people sanctioned by the Russian Government led by President Vladimir Putin which was published today.
The...
First Minister hands out gift bags to Wardie pupils during Book...
First Minister John Swinney visited Wardie Primary School in Edinburgh to mark Book Week Scotland. He gave pupils in primaries two and three gift...
Reform UK launches in Scotland with Michelle Ballantyne appointed leader
The political party Reform UK has launched in Scotland on Monday.
Michelle Ballantyne, the independent MSP for Southern Scotland, has been announced as its...
Complete Scottish ministerial team is confirmed
As well as the 11 members of the Cabinet announced on Wednesday afternoon, a further 14 Ministers have now been appointed by First Minister,...
John Swinney sworn in as First Minister
John Swinney was officially sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday, where he took the Official Oath in front of the Lord...
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP stepping down at next election
Gordon MacDonald who has represented Edinburgh Pentlands since 2011 has announced he is stepping down at the next Scottish Parliamentary election.
He has issued...
VIDEO – And the exam results are out today
Although there is a reducing school roll across Scotland at S5 and S6, the number of passes at Higher level has remained much the...
Dr McKee’s petition to be considered by The Scottish Parliament
A former Edinburgh GP and Lothians MSP has lodged a petition with The Scottish Government.
Dr Ian McKee who was a member of The Scottish...
Scottish Conservatives appoint new members of staff
The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has appointed a new Director of the Party and Chief of Staff to Douglas Ross.
The new Director of...
Edinburgh residents encouraged to have earlier checks on cancer symptoms
The Scottish Government’s ‘Be the Early Bird’ campaign has a new focus on head and neck cancer.
As Scotland’s sixth most common cancer, around 1,300...
Visitor Levy continues its way through parliament
Edinburgh has been at the forefront of introducing the Transient Visitor Levy or tourist tax for at least the last decade.
Successive administrations in...
Regan speaks out on equal marriage
Ash Regan MSP has issued a statement about her beliefs on equal marriage.
This has become a main issue in the SNP leadership campaign...
Community Right to Buy powers will be reviewed this summer
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs has announced that The Scottish Government is to begin a review of Community Rights to Buy this summer...
John Swinney – First Minister designate arrives at Bute House
John Swinney appeared on the steps at Bute House on Wednesday as First Minister designate after being voted in by MSPs in the chamber...
Government declares a housing emergency
The Scottish Government has declared a housing emergency across the country, voting in favour by 95 votes with 29 against in a vote on...
Thompson supports investigation into Prime Minister’s conduct
Owen Thompson SNP MP for Midlothian has spoken out in support of demands for an investigation into the Prime Minister's conduct during the pandemic.
The...
Conservative MSP stands down to become Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for...
Donald Cameron MSP is standing down from The Scottish Parliament to become part of the Scotland Office team at Westminster.
The King has approved...
Hoy heckled at PinkNews Holyrood reception
Conservative MSP, Craig Hoy was repeatedly heckled and challenged by audience members attending the PinkNews Edinburgh Pride Reception on Wednesday after claiming he is...
Christmas message from the Scottish Greens
As is customary all the political leaders in Scotland have issued a festive message.
This is from Lorna Slater MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP...
Baby Boxes continue to help families with newborn babies
Almost 284,000 boxes have been given to families expecting a new baby since 2017, with almost 50,000 of those delivered in the NHS Lothian...
Government commits more funding for mental health
The Scottish Government has announced monies for two funds to help mental health projects for children and young people as well as adults.
The Communities...
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