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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...
SNP appoint Russell as interim party boss
The SNP's National Executive Committee has today confirmed that Party President, and former Chief Executive, Michael Russell, will oversee the operation of SNP Headquarters...
Greens call for an abolition of the monarchy
Speaking on Commonwealth Day, the Party’s Co-leader, Patrick Harvie MSP, has reaffirmed his party’s support for the abolition of the monarchy in an independent...
John Swinney announces his retiral from government
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced that he is leaving the Scottish Government after nearly 16 years.
He will stand down as Deputy...
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...
Government budget includes more funding for councils and Creative Scotland
The Scottish Government said there is an additional £223 million in the budget passed by parliament today which will be provided to local authorities...
Ash Regan says she will address the democratic deficit on independence
Ash Regan has announced that she is standing in the SNP leadership contest.
Ms Regan is the MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, and was a...
Humza Yousaf first to declare he will stand for election
The Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, has declared he will stand in the SNP leadership contest.
Speaking to the Sunday Mail he said he thought...
Scottish Government confirms solidarity with Ukraine
As the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approached, The Scottish Government's Minister with special responsibility for Ukraine confirmed that Scotland...
John Swinney will not stand in leadership contest
John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister and interim Finance Minister has announced that he will not stand in the upcoming contest to choose a...
SNP agree timetable for choosing a new leader
The SNP National Executive Council (NEC) has this evening agreed a timetable for members of the Scottish National Party to choose a new leader.
Nomination...
Greens co-leaders praise Nicola Sturgeon for her leadership
First Minister "most significant political figure of devolution era"
Scottish Greens Co-Leaders: Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater issued a statement on Wednesday morning saying that Nicola...
Continuing reaction to the First Minister’s resignation announcement
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced her resignation as leader of the SNP and as First Minister when her successor is chosen.
The...
Resignation of First Minister leaves a political vacuum
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced her intention to resign.
She said to members of the press in her resignation speech at...
First Minister to resign
The First Minister will hold a news conference at Bute House later this morning when she is expected to announce her resignation.
Nicola Sturgeon took...
Government makes a fifth offer to teachers
The Scottish Government has confirmed a fifth offer to teacher has been made and considered by COSLA at a late afternoon meeting.
Most teachers...
Evidence to be heard at The Scottish Parliament on short term...
The Scottish Government's Local Government Housing and Planning Committee will hear evidence today from the Director of Festivals Edinburgh and also Professor Cliff Hague...
Scottish Government awards funding for Granton Gasholder
The Scottish Government has announced awards totalling £10 million for projects to transform vacant and derelict land all over the country, and that includes...
MSP urges everyone to learn CPR
A Lothians MSP is urging everyone living in his constituency to show their support for the British Heart Foundation this Heart Month, by helping...
Choudhury says enough is enough
In Edinburgh, the closure of The Filmhouse, Gorgie City Farm, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art’s Modern Two, The Prentice Centre and many...
Swinney urges parliament to back the budget
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has urged MSPs to back The Scottish Government’s Budget for 2023-24, saying that it “delivers for the people of...
Addressing the shortage of staff in social care
A government marketing campaign to support the recruitment of more adult social care workers has been launched this week, to help address the high...
Regan highlights cervical cancer prevention week
East Edinburgh MSP, Ash Regan, is supporting Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust which is calling for action to eliminate this type of cancer in the...
Addresses in Lothian ‘red flagged’ by ambulance service
The MSP for Lothian, Miles Briggs says he has discovered that there are 83 addresses in Lothian where Scottish Ambulance Service staff are not...
Rally against UK Government’s use of Section 35
Scottish Trans Alliance, an organisation working for gender identity and gender reassignment equality and rights in Scotland convened a rally on Thursday outside the...
Matheson to call on UK Government to help with moves to...
Net Zero & Energy Secretary, Michael Matheson, will give evidence to the Scottish Affairs Committee on Monday afternoon about hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilisation...
Meeting convened to discuss pressures on health and social care
Although The Scottish Parliament only reconvenes for business on Tuesday the government held a meeting to discuss the pressures on the NHS last Friday.
The...
Greens lay out their priorities for spring session of parliament
The Scottish Greens say that when The Scottish Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday the party will focus on people, planet and independence.
The party’s co-leader, Lorna...
Ross criticises the “cosy Holyrood consensus”
Douglas Ross has accused Labour of “playing for Team Sturgeon” – because he says Anas Sarwar’s party agree with, and vote with, the SNP...
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