Craig Paton
Politics
SNP and Greens have final chance to back Murrell probe, says Labour
Labour will force a vote on a parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday.
By Craig Paton
10 Jun 2026
Politics
Assisted dying Bill MSP urges others not to ‘hunt for excuses’
MSPs will sit late into the night for three days this week to consider more than 300 amendments to the legislation.
By Craig Paton
9 Mar 2026
Politics
Old Firm violence ‘completely and utterly unacceptable’, says Swinney
Fans stormed the pitch after the game on Sunday.
By Craig Paton
9 Mar 2026
UK
Football fan body boss angered by Old Firm ‘debacle’
Police described the scenes as ‘shameful’ as Rangers and Celtic fans clashed on the pitch at Ibrox.
By Craig Paton
9 Mar 2026
Politics
Sarwar ‘is his own man’ after his call for Starmer to quit, says Streeting
The Scottish Labour leader has stuck by his calls for the Prime Minister to step down.
By Craig Paton
6 Mar 2026
Politics
Labour sees four-point bounce in latest poll while SNP on track for election win
The Ipsos Scotland poll spoke to 1,096 people between February 19 and 25.
By Craig Paton
4 Mar 2026
Business News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to scrap fuel duty hike amid oil price fears
The price of oil jumped to over 80 US dollars a barrel after the US-Israeli attack on Iran.
By Craig Paton
3 Mar 2026
Politics
Iran attack ‘against international system’, says John Swinney
The US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend, killing its supreme leader.
By Craig Paton
2 Mar 2026
Politics
‘Not right’ for First Minister to receive early updates on criminal probes
Reports this weekend suggested First Minister John Swinney was informed Nicola Sturgeon had been cleared before she had.
By Craig Paton
2 Mar 2026
Politics
Scottish Tories ‘just getting going’ claims Findlay as he pitches cash scheme
The initiative would see Scottish Government underspends handed back to taxpayers.
By Craig Paton
21 Feb 2026
Politics
Independence ‘within reach’, says Swinney following poll
A More in Common poll put the SNP well ahead of the other parties this week.
By Craig Paton
21 Feb 2026
Politics
We can win again, Badenoch tells Scottish Tories
The Conservatives leader sought to rouse the party faithful during her final conference speech before May’s election in Scotland.
By Craig Paton
20 Feb 2026
Politics
Cosla hits out at increased ‘toxic online behaviour’ as councillors set budgets
President Shona Morrison said more abuse has been directed at councillors as authorities work on their financial plans for the coming year.
By Craig Paton
20 Feb 2026
Politics
Tories would end dual role of Lord Advocate, says Badenoch amid Murrell memo row
The Conservative leader made the vow while addressing the Scottish Tory conference in Edinburgh on Friday.
By Craig Paton
20 Feb 2026
Politics
We are Conservatives, and no longer all things to all people – Bowie
The shadow Scottish secretary urged party members to ‘never apologise’ for being Conservative.
By Craig Paton
20 Feb 2026
Politics
Swinney accused of ‘faux outrage’ over Lord Advocate criticism ‘to distract’
Dorothy Bain KC has come under fire this week for telling the First Minister of the charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
By Craig Paton
20 Feb 2026
Politics
Millionaire takes over legal rights to Salmond case against Scottish Government
The former first minister took action against the Government, naming Nicola Sturgeon and former top civil servant Leslie Evans specifically.
By Craig Paton
13 Feb 2026
Politics
I did not step back from urging Starmer to quit in call with him – Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader said he spoke to the Prime Minister on the phone on Thursday.
By Craig Paton
13 Feb 2026
Politics
Lib Dem Budget support does not signal post-election deal with SNP, says Davey
The Scottish Liberal Democrats announced on Thursday they had struck a deal with the Scottish Government.
By Craig Paton
13 Feb 2026
Politics
Rail fare freeze announced by John Swinney ahead of first vote on Budget
Ticket prices are usually increased every April.
By Craig Paton
12 Feb 2026
Politics
Ratcliffe made ‘mistake’ with immigration comments, says Swinney
The Manchester United and Ineos boss said the UK has been ‘colonised’ by immigrants.
By Craig Paton
12 Feb 2026