Category : Devolution


Swinney: Holyrood's Days Numbered if Farage Becomes PM

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has issued a stark warning that the Scottish Parliament could be abolished if Nigel Farage becomes UK Prime Minister, accusing the Reform UK leader of holding devolution in contempt.

Swinney's 'Peanuts' Budget Tax Cut Attacked

First Minister John Swinney faces fierce criticism for a Scottish Budget offering minimal tax relief, dubbed 'the smallest tax cut in history'. Read the full Holyrood debate.

Swinney's 'Smallest Tax Cut' Sparks Holyrood Row

John Swinney faces fierce criticism over a budget offering some workers a tax cut of just 61p a week. The First Minister defends his plans as Scottish Tories and Labour clash over economic priorities.

Swinney not briefed on seized tanker in Scottish waters

First Minister John Swinney demands answers after learning from media reports about a seized Venezuelan-linked oil tanker, the Marinera, in the Moray Firth. He insists on advanced briefing from the UK Government.

SNP Sport Funding Falls Short of £100m Pledge

Scottish government's £40m budget increase for sport is criticised as insufficient. MSP Brian Whittle warns of squandered legacy ahead of Commonwealth Games and World Cup.

SNP Sport Budget Shortfall Criticised by MSP

Scottish Government's £40m funding increase for sport fails to meet £100m SNP pledge, risking the legacy of a major summer of sport. Critics demand a long-term strategy.

Swinney Faces Integrity and Tax Grilling in Holyrood

First Minister John Swinney faced fierce questioning on government integrity, tax claims, and NHS failings from opposition leaders and his own MSP. Read the full breakdown of the tense Holyrood exchange.

Scottish welfare branded 'fraudster's charter'

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay warns the SNP's 'light touch' benefit system is 'out of control'. With spending set to hit £10bn, he pledges a review and cuts ahead of the Holyrood election. Read the full analysis.

Stormont budget draft published despite DUP rejection

Finance Minister John O'Dowd publishes a draft multi-year budget for Northern Ireland, sparking immediate criticism from the DUP who label it 'deeply flawed'. Read the details of the £26bn health spend and the political standoff.

Justice Secretary breached code but keeps job

An independent probe found Scotland's Justice Secretary breached the ministerial code twice over grooming gangs comments. She will keep her role after receiving a formal letter of reprove. Read the full details.

Sturgeon's Novel Plans and £75k Golden Goodbye

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans a political thriller novel as she steps down, with a taxpayer-funded exit package and a legacy of policy failures under scrutiny. Explore her next moves.

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