Tag: Holyrood
New co-leaders of Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group appointed
Johnstone and Harvie become Parliamentary Co Leaders
Alison Johnstone Lothians MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP were today confirmed as the Co-Leaders of the Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group following a meeting of the Scottish Green...
Lindhurst wants sentencing guidelines without delay
Sentencing guidelines must not face more delay, says Lothian MSP.
Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst who worked as an advocate at the Scottish Bar before being elected, has called for sentencing guidelines “without further undue delay”...
ASDA launch their 2019 Scotland Food & Drink Academy
ASDA have launched their supplier development academy in partnership with Scotland Food & Drink and supported by The Scottish Government. This is an opportunity for suppliers to get to know more about supermarket trading...
Ben Macpherson MSP welcomes Westminster move to scrap fees
I was glad that the UK Government eventually listened to calls from The Scottish Government, The Scottish Parliament, the3million campaign, businesses and many others and has dropped their fee for EU citizens for Settled Status.
This...
Kezia Dugdale calls for regulation of Airbnb properties
It’s been reported recently that Edinburgh has at least 9,000 short term let listings on sites such as Airbnb, an increase of 43 percent in the last 12 months.
There is growing concern from local residents...
Gordon Lindhurst criticises Edinburgh Leisure cuts
Edinburgh Leisure cuts are a false economy says the Lothians MSP
Edinburgh Council budget proposals to cut almost £3.5 million from the money given to Edinburgh Leisure is completely misguided says Gordon Lindhurst MSP.
Yes, it will save money over...
Workplace parking levy in Scottish budget – for and against
In the Scottish Budget agreed earlier this evening, plans were laid down to impose a workplace parking levy.
The City of Edinburgh Council's Transport and Environment Committee already agreed last summer to conduct research...
Finance Secretary seeks backing from all parties for his budget today
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has urged MSPs to support the Scottish Budget – and the essential investment in vital public services it provides – when it comes before the Scottish Parliament today. The minority...
Government knew of difficulties at Our Power in December
The Scottish Government knew of difficulties at Edinburgh-based Our Power in December. Minister for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell, said at Holyrood that they were informed of 'collection difficulties' in December.
The minister also...
First Minister makes referral to independent advisers
Following the settlement of the action for Judicial Review raised by former First Minister Alex Salmond against the Scottish Government, it emerged that he had several calls and meetings with Nicola Sturgeon. In order...
First Minister’s Christmas card 2018
The First Minister has chosen a photograph by Harry Benson CBE as her official 2018 Christmas card.
The image of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow will be auctioned next year with the proceeds going...
Today at Holyrood – Derek Mackay will present his third Scottish Budget
The Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says he will present a strong budget at Holyrood this afternoon to support transformation of essential public services.
He says that it will strengthen Scotland’s economy and deliver long term...
The Scottish Parliament vote to reject the UK Government’s EU Withdrawal Agreement
The Scottish Parliament yesterday rejected the UK Government's draft Brexit deal and has ruled out a 'no deal' Brexit option.
This is perhaps little more than a cosmetic political stance as those who have the...
The Scottish Parliament to vote against Brexit
The Scottish Parliament will debate a cross party motion this afternoon, outlining a combined view against the Prime Minister's Withdrawal Agreement which will be voted on next Tuesday at Westminster. It is proposed by...
First Minister announces funding to address climate change
A further £200,000 for action addressing climate change has been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The money will be provided to the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action – the body supporting the implementation...
Highest number of homeless children in Scotland in a decade this Christmas
Schoolchildren from Corstorphine Primary School went to Holyrood this morning to help Shelter with a visual display of the number of children who will be homeless this Christmas.
The number of children without a permanent...
Joint statement on Brexit to be debated next week at Holyrood
Labour, the SNP, the Scottish Greens and the Liberal Democrats in the Scottish Parliament have confirmed that they will table a single agreed motion for next week’s debate at Holyrood opposing the Prime Minister’s...
First Minister to warn of long term uncertainty promoted by withdrawal deal
Speaking at the National Economic Forum in Dundee tomorrow First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will explain her view of the Draft Agreement which was agreed last week between the UK Government and the other 27...
Government looking at 20mph rollout across Scotland
The Scottish Government is to consider whether speed limits in built up areas should be reduced across the country from 30mph to 20mph.
They have designated the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee who will invite...
Local MSP backs the proposals on inclusive education
MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith Ben Macpherson has backed proposals for a more inclusive education system in Scotland improving the experiences of LGBTI pupils.
The Scottish Government has worked on the plans since last...
Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2018
Winners of Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2018 announced
The winners of Scotland’s annual awards for innovation and success in social enterprise were announced at an awards ceremony in The Scottish Parliament.
The winner of Social Enterprise...
Scottish Water install Top up Tap outside Holyrood
If you're out running or cycling in Holyrood Park then you can now top up your water bottle right outside the Scottish Parliament building.
Scottish Water have installed a Top Up Tap there which is...
MSP congratulates Oaklands School on winning sporting gold
Jeremy Balfour, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothian Region, visited Oaklands School on Ferry Road this week where he heard first-hand about their tremendous achievement of winning a Gold award from sportscotland for school...
MSP reports delays in bodies being released
Kezia Dugdale MSP lodged a Freedom of Information request about the length of time families have waited for bodies of loved ones to be released by police.
She said today that over 200 families have...
New projections at Holyrood marking the end of World War I a hundred years...
Holyrood will play its part in remembering those who died in World War One by projecting their names onto the Scottish Parliament building on 11 November. This will mark the centenary of the end...
Cabinet meeting to be held in Midlothian
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her Cabinet will meet at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute on Monday 5 November 2018.
The visit also coincides with the official...
Labour call for inquiry over spying list
Labour MSPs have lodged a motion at Holyrood demanding an inquiry to investigate the undercover policing operations in Scotland, after a list of more than 200 groups in England was revealed by the Guardian.
There...
BBC Question Time – this evening from Holyrood
As part of the Edinburgh Festival of Politics which is on until Saturday, the BBC's politics programme is being broadcast from Holyrood. This is the first UK legislature to allow the programme inside their...
Government to introduce prepaid smartcards
The Scottish Government has announced a new digital system intended to reduce stigma and make it easier to eat healthily.
Pre-paid digital smartcards will replace food vouchers.
This comes after strong support for changes to the...
Festival of Politics begins later today
The Festival of Politics opens at Holyrood promising a few days of films, talks and some music.
With more events taking place than ever before, this year’s Festival will include talks from Professor Mary Beard,...
