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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Parliament

Women say contraceptive jab complications ‘life-changing’ at MSP meeting

Pfizer’s Depo-Provera has been previously linked to an increased risk of a type of brain tumour.

Evening Standard

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)

SNP write to Presiding Officer over Reform leader's ‘misleading’ refugee remarks

THE SNP have written to the Presiding Officer accusing Malcolm Offord of “misleading” the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland)

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Communities to rally at Holyrood to demand action against AI data centre boom

Local communities are set to gather at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday to demand the Scottish Government takes action on regulating AI data…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney: Dangerous for me to intervene on Holyrood restricting media

The First Minister said it would not be right for him to ‘regulate’ the decision of Scottish Parliament bosses.

Evening Standard

Campaigners to hand First Minister petition on protecting Scotland's seas

A PETITION calling for better protection of the seas is to be presented to First Minister John Swinney this week.

The National (Scotland)

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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Transparency row as Holyrood restricts journalists to 'media pen' after FMQs

A TRANSPARENCY row has broken out at Holyrood after it was announced journalists will be restricted to a “media pen” to ask questions after FMQs…

The National (Scotland)

Pro-independence MSPs respond to 'decolonise Scotland' letter

INDEPENDENCE supporting politicians have responded to a letter sent to all pro-Yes MSPs highlighting the campaign to “decolonise” Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Green amendment to Murrell inquiry call was ‘smokescreen’ – Baillie

The vote took place at Holyrood on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

Why slow police response Glasgow 'race riots' benefitted the far right

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The National (Scotland)

Westminster committee defers SNP embezzlement probe decision

A WESTMINSTER committee has deferred a potential probe into the SNP embezzlement case.

The National (Scotland)

New calls for Scottish Government to end guga hunt amid animal welfare concerns

The hunt on Sula Sgeir cannot be considered humane, according to a new report from two leading animal welfare organisations.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour to force vote on Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

SCOTTISH Labour are set to force a vote on whether the Scottish Parliament should hold an inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal.

The National (Scotland)

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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)

Labour peer says Westminster should 'consider withdrawing Holyrood powers'

A Labour peer has said Westminster should consider rolling back devolved powers if the SNP does not cooperate with an inquiry into the party's…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament backs plans for tax shake-up with private jet and mansion levies

The Scottish Parliament has backed the creation of a new approach to taxation, including plans to implement a mansion tax and private jet levy

The Conversation

Does the Scottish election result advance or hinder the independence cause?

“A vote for the SNP is a vote for a referendum on independence. Based on the 2011 precedent, an SNP majority at this election is a mandate for the transfer of powers to the Scottish parliament to enable an independence referendum to be held.”

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Reform MSP warned by Presiding Officer after insulting SNP MSP during Holyrood debate

A NEW Reform MSP has been jeered at Holyrood after he called an SNP MSP "dishonourable"

Evening Standard

Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence

The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

MPs push for Westminster probe into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement

MPs are calling for a Westminster inquiry into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell's embezzlement from the party if Holyrood does not

The National (Scotland)

Can it really be Scotland's energy if it's used to power Silicon Valley's AI models?

The Scottish Parliament will head to the chamber on Thursday to debate Scotland's energy future, but concerns have been raised over how truly…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney to seek Section 30 order for indyref2 in talks with Keir Starmer

JOHN Swinney will request a Section 30 order from the Prime Minister when they meet in “the next few weeks” following Holyrood calling for…

Evening Standard

SNP leadership ‘doesn’t have clue’ how to win independence – former minister

Former Scottish cabinet secretary said the SNP must focus on building support for independence rather than a ‘debate about process’ at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

MSPs back John Swinney’s independence motion but Westminster rejects referendum

The Scottish Parliament has voted for Westminster to transfer powers to Holyrood to allow a second independence referendum to be held.

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