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Government help on energy bills is welcome
The expansion of the Fuel Insecurity Fund to £30 million will help families with their energy bills, and is welcomed by Edinburgh East MSP,...
Actions speak louder than headlines this Europe Day
Today on Europe Day 2023 Angus Robertson Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution External Affairs and Culture, addressed The Scottish Parliament.
He said: "The difficult reality is...
A fresh start indeed
First Minister Yousaf has his work cut out at Holyrood
Holyrood Diary (from the May print edition of The Edinburgh Reporter )
Burner phones, police searches,...
Government must act now to deal with the housing crisis
The Scottish Labour Party's recent business debate concentrated on the housing crisis. Mark Griffin MSP laid down a motion demanding that Parliament acts quickly...
Opinion piece – Humza Yousaf needs to step up
by Sarah Boyack MSP for Lothian.
"The world is experiencing unprecedented levels of extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and a loss of biodiversity....
Support needed for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Representatives from Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home (EDCH) attended The Scottish Parliament during the week to explain their need for help to ensure that...
First Minister convening summit on tackling poverty and inequality
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is convening a meeting in Edinburgh later this week to discuss ways of abating poverty and inequality.
People from various...
Government is “wasting money on independence” needed for heritage and the...
Lothians MSP Foysol Choudhury has accused the government of wasting money on independence which would be better spent on heritage, culture and the arts...
Scottish Conservatives Conference – Ross is focused on the priorities
At the Scottish Conservatives conference in Glasgow today, leader Douglas Ross said that the Scottish Conservatives is the only party focused on the country’s...
Commemorating Bangladeshi anniversary at The Scottish Parliament
An event was held at The Scottish Parliament to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh on Wednesday.
Foysol...
Lessons to be learned a decade after tragedy
It is 10 years since the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh when thousands were killed and injured.
In the factory building which collapsed clothing...
MSPs call for action over dangerous damp housing in Edinburgh
Foysol Choudhury MSP secured a business debate on damp housing in Scotland in parliament last week.
Speaking afterwards he said: "The tragic death of two-year-old...
Greens say it is time for a national debate on the...
With the Coronation just days away, the Scottish Greens say this is exactly the time to be questioning the future of the Monarchy.
Speaking ahead...
Changes to Deposit Return Scheme announced
In a statement to The Scottish Parliament on Thursday afternoon Circular Economy Minister, Lorna Slater, announced some new measures which are intended to help...
Beattie resigns as SNP Treasurer
Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh has resigned as Treasurer of the SNP with immediate effect.
Mr Beattie (71) was arrested at...
Labour call for Slater’s dismissal
Scottish Labour has demanded that First Minister Humza Yousaf takes responsibility for what they say is the "shambolic" Deposit Return Scheme, and remove it...
“Fresh start” is just “tinkering with failed policies”
The First Minister announced in The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday that under his leadership there will be a "fresh start". He published a new...
Humza announces fresh start for Scotland
With a delay to the much discussed Deposit Return Scheme and a reversal on the alcohol advertising crackdown, today's announcement was a distancing by...
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie arrested
Police Scotland have confirmed this morning that a man, understood to be Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, has been arrested for...
Plans to increase council tax on empty and second homes
The Scottish Government plans to enable councils to raise the amount of council tax paid on empty and second homes. Details of this scheme...
Regan calls on council to save city mental health agency
Ash Regan MSP has issued a call to The City of Edinburgh Council to save a vital mental health agency in her constituency.
Ms Regan...
Questions over transparency for Deposit Return Scheme firm
The Scottish Government is being asked to explain why Circularity Scotland was set up as a private, non-profit company, making it exempt from public...
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie arrested
Police have confirmed that a man has been arrested this morning in connection with the inquiry into SNP finances.
Police have not named the...
Foreign Secretary tries to rein in trips abroad – by Scottish...
The SNP has said the UK Government is "paranoid and insecure" about Scotland having a strong voice on the world stage - amid attempts...
Bute House closing for repairs
Just as the new First Minister, Humza Yousaf gets his feet under the desk, Bute House, the Official Residence, will be closed for repair....
Scottish Government to legally challenge the UK Government’s block of the...
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will challenge the UK Government’s decision to prevent the Gender Recognition Reform Bill from becoming law.
The Scottish Parliament...
The SNP begin the process of recruiting a new CEO
SNP NEC TO KICK-START APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR PERMANENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE
SNP National Executive Committee are this weekend kick-starting the appointment process for a new Chief...
Scottish Labour say they are election ready
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour Leader, has revealed his new Scottish Labour front bench on Easter Monday.
He has appointed some experienced hands to coordinate...
New government campaign to promote applying for disability benefits
The Scottish Government is beginning a new campaign to urge disabled people to find out if they are eligible for government disability benefits. The...
Culture Secretary to forge Scotland’s links with the USA
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has highlighted Scotland’s longstanding bond with the United States of America ahead of travelling to New York for this year’s...
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