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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...
Creative Scotland announce grants for 63 youth music projects
Creative Scotland have announced almost £1.7 million funding for 63 youth music projects today. The funding is intended to help inclusivity and tackle social...
Former SNP Chief Executive arrested – SNP HQ searched by police
The husband of the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and the former CEO of the SNP, Peter Murrell was arrested at the couple's home...
MSPs call for action on roads and streets
Two MSPs have today called for action both on our roads in Scotland and in particular the roads in the East Edinburgh constituency.
Ash...
Humza Yousaf – new SNP Leader and Scotland’s sixth First Minister
The drama of the leadership saga and what to expect from our new FM.
It has been two decades since an SNP leadership contest and...
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...
Some benefits go up from today
Twelve Scottish Government benefits including those for carers, disabled people, and low income households will increase by 10.1% from today.
As part of the government's...
Government to work with COSLA on new deal for local authorities
First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has reaffirmed The Scottish Government’s commitment to resetting the relationship with local authorities in a meeting with COSLA President Shona...
MSP wants schools to teach children about Scotland’s colonial past
Responding after hosting a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament on Education Reform, Lothian MSP, Foysol Choudhury said:
"The Education Reform Roundtable I hosted at the...
Dentists pen open letter to Humza Yousaf
As Humza Yousaf became the sixth First Minister of Scotland, Scottish dentist leaders have called for immediate action to ensure the service, which they...
Full Scottish Government ministerial team now appointed
Following the appointment of Cabinet Secretaries earlier today, First Minister Humza Yousaf has now appointed the remainder of his ministerial team.
The Scottish Cabinet...
Cabinet omission criticised by transport union
Following the announcement of Humza Yousaf's first Cabinet earlier on Wednesday, the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) has criticised the First Minister for omitting...
Opposition parties react to new cabinet
As you would expect the opposition parties have lots to say about the new cabinet, particularly, that as it stands there is scant mention...
First Minister announces first Cabinet
The First Minister is the youngest ever at 37 years old, and he has now appointed a young cabinet, with five politicians who are...
The new First Minister marks the road towards a more inclusive...
After the election of Humza Yousaf MSP as First Minister of Scotland, Foysol Choudhury MSP for Lothian said:
“I extend my sincere congratulations to Humza Yousaf...
Yousaf is now First Minister designate
Humza Yousaf MSP was nominated to become the sixth First Minister of Scotland, following a parliamentary vote today.
Mr Yousaf also announced his intention to...
St Andrew’s Children’s Society – centenary recognised at Scottish Parliament
Christine Grahame MSP has lodged a motion congratulating St Andrew's Children's Society on its centenary.
This discussion is beginning at 3.30pm just after Decision...
Humza Yousaf nominated for First Minister
At a meeting of the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, Humza Yousaf the new leader of the SNP will be the party's nominee for...
Scotland must urgently audit any strip-searches on minors
A report was issued on Monday by Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza, which showed that 2,847 children were strip-searched in England and Wales from 2018 to...
Greens Council vote to support the Bute House Agreement
Scottish Greens Council unanimously vote in support of Bute House Agreement
A meeting of the Scottish Greens Party Council unanimously voted for the party’s MSPs...
Reaction to election of new SNP leader
Cllr Adam McVey, leader of the SNP group on The City of Edinburgh Council, said that he was delighted that Humza Yousaf is the...
New SNP leader will be announced today
As the leadership election brought out some of the well-hidden divisions in the SNP over recent weeks, the leaders of the other political parties...
Government reform to planning rules will increase the number of play...
The Scottish Government has announced that new planning reforms are intended to give children and young people more opportunities to play outside.
Under the new...
Millions allocated to improving Scottish play parks
The Scottish Government and COSLA have agreed £50 million in funding to local authorities over the next three years for the refurbishment of children’s...
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...
First Minister offers apology over historic forced adoptions
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has delivered a formal apology in Holyrood on Wednesday afternoon to those affected by ‘cruel’ historical adoption practices.
Many thousands of...
Government workshops on firework zones to be held in Craigmillar this...
The Scottish Government is holding a series of workshops to inform communities and offer a chance for their views to be heard as it...
MSP backs new mental health service for children and young people
A pilot service is being trialled in East Lothian aiming to tackle the mental health crisis facing children and young people.
Developed by Edinburgh Children’s...
One year of Super Sponsorship scheme
Although the government's Super sponsorship scheme welcoming displaced people from Ukraine has been paused, it is one year old.
The Scottish Government became the sponsor...
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