Tag: The Scottish Parliament
Assisted Dying Bill to be introduced in Scottish Parliament
McArthur wins right to introduce Assisted Dying bill in Scottish Parliament.
Liam McArthur MSP is to introduce a Members’ Bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in the Scottish Parliament, it has been...
Balfour backs Conservatives’ Rent to Own scheme
Lothian MSP Jeremy Balfour is backing his party’s plans to introduce a “Rent to Own” scheme.
The plan was unveiled by Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross at last week’s Conservative Party Conference.
The new policy from...
Scottish budget – date is set in December
The 2023-24 Scottish Budget will be published on 15 December 2022, the Deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed on Thursday. This follows agreement between The Scottish Government and The Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public...
Scottish Parliament debates ending institutional racism in sport
Kaukab Stewart MSP secured a debate at Holyrood on Wednesday inviting discussion on the report into institutional racism in Cricket Scotland.
The debate, with an attentive audience in the public gallery, focused on the published...
Concerns raised over delay to deposit return scheme
The Scottish Government has announced that Scotland's deposit return scheme will launch one year from today but Friends of the Earth warn that this date may not be met.
The scheme which has already...
Scottish politicians sanctioned by Russian government
Scottish politicians are included on the list of people sanctioned by the Russian Government led by President Vladimir Putin which was published today.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated:
"In connection with the continued application by...
Summit on abortion care to be held in Edinburgh
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will convene a summit on abortion care in Edinburgh on Monday, to find ways of ensuring that women can access health services without fear, harassment or intimidation.
The purpose of the...
Scots are encouraged to offer help to Ukrainians
Scotland’s offer to provide refuge and sanctuary to displaced Ukrainians, as part of the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, is now open.
Accessible through the UK Government’s online portal, a distinct route to accommodation,...
Seven year old presents petition to The Scottish Parliament calling for reusable water bottles
Seven-year-old Callum Isted, a pupil at Dedridge Primary School in Livingston, presented a petition to The Scottish Parliament calling for free reusable plastic bottles to be provided to all school children in Scotland last...
International Women’s Day event to be held at The Scottish Parliament
Over 130 women will gather in the Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament on Saturday for an event being held there just before International Women’s Day.
The theme of this year’s event will be to...
Conservatives bill against fly tipping now open for consultation
Scottish Conservatives, and principally, Murdo Fraser MSP have proposed a Member's Bill to improve ways of dealing with fly-tipping, and it is open for comment now.
Mr Fraser is aiming to significantly improve on...
Coronavirus – government lifting restrictions in staged approach
The Scottish Government has announced a new gradual approach to relaxing protective Covid-19 measures to help Scotland manage and recover from the ongoing pandemic. These are all set out in its updated Strategic Framework.
In...
Graeme Dey resigns ministerial position
Graeme Dey is MSP for Angus South and who was appointed Minister of Transport in 2021 has resigned from government for health reasons.
Mr Dey served as Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans from 2018,...
New short term lets legislation is welcome in Edinburgh
All short-term let properties will require a licence which can be granted by the local council.
This legislation approved by The Scottish Parliament is intended to ensure the properties are safe and the landlords...
Coronavirus – changes made to self isolation and testing rules
Addressing a virtual session of parliament on Wednesday, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced changes to the self-isolation rules which must be followed from midnight tonight.
The change is that anyone who tests positive...
Government announces funding for culture sector – including freelancers
The Scottish Government has announced a £21 million support package to support cultural and events organisations and freelancers experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant has been announced.
This is...
Scottish Budget – doubles the Scottish Child Payment and freezes income tax
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes delivered her third budget to The Scottish Parliament on Thursday, saying it was "bold, ambitious and progressive".
The three main concerns which Ms Forbes said it tries to address...
New Permanent Secretary appointed to The Scottish Government
As Leslie Evans steps down from her position at the head of the Civil Service in Scotland her replacement has been named.
John-Paul (JP) Marks has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary to The...
Prime Minister of Bangladesh visit to The Scottish Parliament
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, was welcomed by Foysol Choudhury MBE, MSP, at The Scottish Parliament as part of her trip to Scotland for COP26.
The Rt Hon Lord Provost, Frank Ross...
Young people discuss climate change at Holyrood
Pupils from Holy Rood RC High School in Edinburgh met with the Presiding Officer and the Children and Young People’s Commissioner on Friday to discuss their views on how to tackle the climate emergency...
Depute Council Leader appeals to First Minister to reverse Universal Credit cut
On Friday Cllr Cammy Day, Depute Leader of The City of Edinburgh Council hand-delivered a letter to The Scottish Government calling on First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to fill the gap created as a result...
Pick of the Festival of Politics
The Festival of Politics begins on Wednesday 20 October 2021, running for four days until 24 October.
The event under the overall chair of the Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament, the Rt Hon...
Festival of Politics 2021 – book events now for free
This year's online Festival of Politics hosted by The Scottish Parliament is all about the climate emergency.
The festival runs from 20 to 24 October 2021 and every event is free to attend. With...
Supreme Court judgment sends Scottish laws back to Holyrood
The Supreme Court ruled earlier today on a referral by the UK law officers - the Attorney General and the Advocate General - to consider if legislation passed by The Scottish Parliament earlier this...
Opening of sixth session of Parliament
Her Majesty The Queen addressed MSPs in the Chamber who were accompanied by their invited guests, the local heroes from their own constituencies at the opening of the sixth session of The Scottish Parliament.
Their...
Royal opening of new parliamentary session – in photos
HM The Queen and Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay attended the opening ceremony for the sixth session of The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood today.
There was a small crowd outside...
New mace-bearer to take part in ceremony at The Scottish Parliament
A new mace-bearer will perform their first ceremonial duty in front of Her Majesty the Queen as Holyrood prepares for an event to official mark the sixth session of parliament.
Rea Cris, who is...
The opening of the sixth session of The Scottish Parliament
On Saturday 2 October 2021, Her Majesty The Queen will address the sixth session of The Scottish Parliament, joined by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay.
The event, which will have BSL...
Local heroes invited to attend the opening ceremony of The Scottish Parliament
At this Saturday's opening ceremony for the sixth session of The Scottish Parliament a shopkeeper from Oxgangs will join other local heroes invited to the event.
MSPs from other parts of Scotland have invited their...
Coronavirus – Conservatives will make last attempt to block vaccine passports
At The Scottish Parliament on Wednesday Scottish Conservatives hope to push for a debate and vote on the government's so-called vaccine passport scheme which was passed on 9 September by MSPs and is due...
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