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Andy Burnham wants to 'tear up' funding model for Scottish Parliament

BRITAIN’S likely next prime minister wants to “tear up” the funding mechanism for Holyrood, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the ‘right decision’ in quitting Number 10

Scottish First Minister John Swinney however argued more ‘fundamental change’ is needed for Scotland.

Evening Standard

Scotland Office blocks release of files discussing Section 30 and independence

THE Scotland Office has admitted that it holds documents discussing Scottish independence and a Section 30 order – but has refused to release them.

The National (Scotland)

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Mega AI data centre would be 'one of Scotland's top 10 polluters’ if plans greenlit

Routine backup power tests could make a 'green' AI data centre one of Scotland’s top 10 polluters

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's World Cup bank holiday shows 'benefits of a four-day work week'

SCOTLAND’S World Cup bank holiday shows the benefits of a four-day week, the Scottish Greens have said.

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK respond to top activist's 'Jews want to shatter the UK' claim

REFORM UK have suspended one of their senior Scottish activists after The National revealed that he had made antisemitic comments and joined the…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney warns of ‘rising tide of hateful rhetoric’ in wake of unrest

The First Minister has accused Reform UK of ‘stirring up of hatred within our society’.

Evening Standard

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'Horrified' John Swinney condemns Reform MSPs over links to 'antisemitic' ally

FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to The National’s revelation that a top Reform UK activist with close ties to the party’s Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say

The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list

The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney hints at 'abolition' of council tax – and says work has started

JOHN Swinney has hinted at the “abolition” of council tax – and said he will “consider” a four-day week for government workers ...

The National (Scotland)

How to watch the Scottish Parliament vote on Section 30 referendum powers

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a…

The National (Scotland)

What you need to know as Holyrood set to vote on independence referendum powers

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a…

The National (Scotland)

Women of colour ‘invisible’ in 2026 Scottish election coverage, report finds

WOMEN of colour were “invisible” in the Scottish media during the Holyrood 2026 election campaign, a report has found.

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister

The SNP leader, whose party is the biggest in the Scottish Parliament, was voted back into the role in Holyrood on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney elected First Minister in first vote of new Scottish parliament

JOHN Swinney has been elected First Minister of Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

How and when to watch MSPs elect Scotland's first minister today

MSPs will vote for Scotland’s first minister following the Holyrood elections. Here's how to watch today

Evening Standard

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.

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New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

The Independent UK

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard

Scotland deserves better than status quo say Greens, amid five-year plan launch

Party co-leader Gillian Mackay has said that under the Greens’ plans, Scotland’s transport has the ‘ability to be world-leading’.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders

Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in elections

Evening Standard

Vote counting due to begin in Scottish Parliament election

Ballot boxes will be opened at 9am at counting centres across Scotland.

Evening Standard

Polls close in Scottish Parliament election as wait for results begins

Ballot boxes across Scotland will be opened at 9am on Friday.

Evening Standard

Voters continue to cast ballots in Scottish Parliament elections

Scotland’s party leaders attended their local polling stations earlier on Thursday.

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