Kate Forbes to quit Holyrood, rules out frontline return
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announces she will step down as an MSP, citing family time pressures. She reveals no political prize could change her mind. Read her full story.
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Green MSP: Highlands Need Mass Immigration for Climate
Green MSP Ariane Burgess faces backlash after claiming Scotland's Highlands require mass immigration and multiculturalism to combat climate change. Critics call the remarks 'offensive' and 'divorced from reality'.
MSPs back bill to sack politicians for misconduct
Holyrood debates a new recall bill allowing MSPs to be sacked for misconduct. Scotland risks being the only UK nation without a recall system if the legislation fails.
Scottish Greens: Probe Brits in Israeli military for war crimes
Maggie Chapman MSP calls for immediate action against UK nationals serving in Israeli military units amid Gaza conflict allegations
Labour MSP suspended over Holyrood harassment claims
Scottish Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury has been suspended from the party following serious harassment allegations made by a female Holyrood staff member, prompting an internal investigation.
Scottish Tory exodus: Douglas Ross and senior MSPs quit Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
SNP Minister Quits After Alleged Assault by Tory MSP
Scottish Parliament in crisis as SNP's Gillian Mackay resigns, claiming she was 'assaulted' by Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr following a foul-mouthed tirade over a proposed seagull protection law. The shocking incident exposes deep fractures at Holyrood.
Scotland's 'Not Proven' Verdict Faces Historic Abolition Vote
Exclusive: Scotland's controversial third verdict, branded an 'affront to justice' by critics, faces abolition as MSPs prepare for a landmark vote. Discover the verdict's bloody history and why campaigners demand its end.
SNP Minister: Starmer 'Dancing to Tory Tune' on Devolution
Scotland's Drugs and Alcohol Minister launches a blistering attack on the Labour leader, claiming his stance on devolution aligns with the Conservatives and undermines Scottish interests.
Suspended Labour MSP Charged Over Secret Toilet Camera
Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth faces criminal charges after allegedly planting a hidden camera in a toilet facility, leading to his suspension from the party and a major political scandal.
Scottish Labour in police probe over Holyrood data breach
Scottish Labour officials at Holyrood are under police investigation following serious allegations of a data protection breach involving parliamentary email accounts.
Labour MSP suspended after indecent images charges
Scottish Labour politician Colin Smyth has been suspended from the party following his arrest and subsequent charging in connection with alleged indecent images. The South Scotland MSP was apprehended by Police Scotland and released on an undertaking to a
Scottish Labour MSP arrested and charged over indecent images
Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been suspended by the party after being arrested and charged by Police Scotland in connection with alleged indecent images. The South Scotland representative was released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later
Nicola Sturgeon Faces SNP Finance Inquiry at Holyrood
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to appear before MSPs to answer questions about SNP finances amid ongoing investigations into the party's funding.
SNP faces backlash over poor MSP attendance
The SNP government is under fire as new data reveals poor attendance among its MSPs, raising concerns about accountability and governance in Scotland.
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