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MSP adds his story to alcohol and drugs campaign
Lothians MSP Miles Briggs has opened up for the first time about his father’s alcohol use.
He used the opportunity of backing a campaign to alcohol and...
First Minister lays down a deadline over DRS
The First Minister Humza Yousaf has set down a deadline on Monday for the UK Government to rethink on their response to the Scottish...
More discussion on deposit return scheme
The Scottish Government's deposit return scheme was to be the best in Europe but it is already delayed until next year, and now the...
Ministerial statement by Circular Economy Minister
Following the UK Government's response to The Scottish Parliament on the proposed Deposit Return Scheme in which they approve it but exclude glass from...
DRS wrangle is latest in a “raid on democracy”
The Scottish Greens say that all MSPs who believe in devolution must stand up for Scotland’s environment and the work of The Scottish Parliament...
Scottish funding agreed for Zambian vaccine research
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £1 million for vaccine research in Zambia this month.
The First Minister met with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema...
UK Government will agree to pilot deposit return scheme – but...
The UK Government has "demanded" an exemption for glass in any Scottish deposit return scheme in a letter sent to the Scottish Government late...
First Minister asks Prime Minster to support energy storage
The First Minister has written to the Prime Minister asking that the UK Government takes action to help rapidly and fully decarbonise the electricity...
SNP to hold independence convention next month
The national executive of the SNP has announced that they will hold a special independence convention next month in the Caird Hall in Dundee.
The...
Jackie Weaver will appear at parliamentary committee meeting
Jackie Weaver, who rose to fame as a member of Handforth Parish Council in 2021, will give evidence to The Scottish Parliament's Local Government...
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...
Edinburgh MSP supporting university spin offs with parliamentary reception
The Edinburgh Pentlands MSP, Gordon MacDonald will sponsor a reception on Tuesday evening at Holyrood with Converge, the country's largest company creation programme.
MSPs will...
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...
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