Craig Meighan

Politics

Slowing in reduction of climate emissions disappointing – Climate Secretary

Gillian Martin reacted to figures which showed the country’s greenhouse gas emissions falling by 1% in 2024 – half the rate of the year before.
9 Jun 2026
Politics

Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy

Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth.
30 Apr 2026
UK

Changes to whale feeding ground may raise risk of mass strandings – study

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have shed light on one of Scotland’s biggest mass stranding events.
29 Apr 2026
Politics

SNP on course to be largest party but short of a majority, poll finds

Reform would replace the Tories as the opposition, the survey found, and force Labour into third place at Holyrood.
27 Apr 2026
Politics

Martin Compston urges voters to back SNP to ‘keep Farage out of Scotland’

The Line Of Duty star accused Scottish Labour of wanting to do a deal with Reform UK after the Holyrood election.
24 Apr 2026
Politics

Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood

Co-leader Gillian Mackay suggested her party could be the SNP’s route to return to power but ruled out working with Labour.
22 Apr 2026
Politics

Reform making ‘fake promises based on fantasy economics’, union boss warns

STUC leader Roz Foyer also described the feud between Scottish Labour and Reform as a ‘psychodrama’.
21 Apr 2026
Politics

Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.
21 Apr 2026
Politics

Reform MSP called party’s Scottish leader ‘useless’, says Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said Graham Simpson was ‘very apologetic’ about a ‘racist’ attack ad from Reform.
20 Apr 2026
Politics

Keir Starmer must quit over Lord Mandelson row, says John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister accused the PM of a ‘staggering level of incompetence’ after the PM blamed an official for overruling security vetting.
18 Apr 2026
Politics

Scottish Greens promise misogyny Bill to tackle ‘national emergency’

Gillian Mackay said her party would recognise misogyny as a specific offence in Scots law.
18 Apr 2026
Politics

Sarwar: I am not surprised people did not back my calls for Starmer to resign

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar admitted it hurt him personally to call for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to quit.
17 Apr 2026
Politics

Swinney to launch SNP manifesto with plan to make ‘NHS fit for the future’

In a speech in Glasgow, the First Minister will pitch himself as a leader with ‘experienced and trusted leadership’.
16 Apr 2026
Crime

Renee MacRae’s killer received compassionate care, inquiry finds

An inquiry found no issues with the care received by William MacDowell, who died from cancer and alcoholic liver cirrhosis.
15 Apr 2026
Politics

John Swinney: My son gives me high-quality advice before FMQs

Scotland’s First Minister said his son was a frequent critic of his public speaking but also suggested what to say to his political opponents at FMQs.
15 Apr 2026
Politics

SNP promise ‘Welcome to School Bag’ to build on Baby Box

All Primary 1 pupils will be offered a new school bag filled with ‘essential school items’ including stationery, books and a water bottle.
14 Apr 2026
Politics

UK may not be able to deal with Russian ‘threat’ to Scotland, Swinney says

The First Minister raised concerns about Russian activity north of Scotland’s coast and the UK’s ability to respond to it.
11 Apr 2026
Politics

Nicola Sturgeon opens up on arrest, divorce and ‘secret rendezvous’

The former Scottish first minister discussed her personal and professional life on STV’s The Assembly.
10 Apr 2026
Politics

Greens more extreme than Reform, says Scottish Tory leader

Russell Findlay highlighted one Greens candidate calling for the abolition of prisons and plans to ‘effectively’ legalise cocaine and heroin.
10 Apr 2026
Politics

‘Extremist’ Reform could replace Tories as opposition, veteran MSP warns

Liz Smith, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years at Holyrood, admitted concerns over her party’s ability to rebuild trust with voters.
9 Apr 2026
Politics

SNP only party ‘serious about winning’ Holyrood election, Swinney claims

The First Minister said Labour had given up the ‘pretence’ that they were trying to win a majority at the Scottish Parliament.
4 Apr 2026