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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
MSP’s office becomes target for vandals
An Edinburgh MSP discovered that someone has covered the shopfront at his Leith office with paint on Tuesday.
On ‘X” Ben Macpherson MSP said:...
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...
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...
Ten years of campaigning for new Eye Pavilion
Sarah Boyack MSP has been fighting for a new Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh. Here she writes about the latest developments.
Edinburgh is facing massive...
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...
Royal visit to celebrate quarter century at The Scottish Parliament
Their Majesties the King and Queen visited The Scottish Parliament to celebrate with MSPs the quarter century of devolved government in Edinburgh.
Scottish soldiers...
Scottish Government working with Foreign Office to repatriate Alex Salmond to...
The Scottish Government has confirmed it has been working with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) since Saturday to have the body of...
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...
Children’s Minister visits Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
In her Ministerial visit to the Edinburgh centre, Natalie Don MSP was shown how Busy Bees delivers high quality early learning and childcare in...
Scottish Government working to protect food security
A new dedicated Food Security Unit has been set up to monitor the supply chain for any possible disruption.
The Short-Life Food Security and Supply...
Rural Affairs Secretary to address farmers at the Highland Show
The Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, will tell farmers on Thursday morning that there will be new conditions for farming support payments from 2025....
Fiery exchanges and warm words as Nicola Sturgeon bows out
Scotland's longest-serving and first female First Minister faces tough questions on her record at her final First Minister's Questions
It may be the end of...
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