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More protests after Belfast stabbing ‘ill-advised’ – Swinney
Two officers and three members of the public were injured in disorder in Glasgow on Tuesday night.
By
Craig Paton
10 Jun 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
Politics
GB Energy announces permanent Aberdeen headquarters
It will move into offices in Marischal Square by the end of the year.
By
Craig Paton
12 Feb 2026
Politics
Finance Secretary Robison urges MSPs to back Budget ahead of first vote
The Budget has increased the Scottish Child Payment and paved the way for a levy on private jets and a so-called ‘mansion tax’.
By
Craig Paton
12 Feb 2026
Politics
Former top nurse urged to appear before MSPs
Tory health spokesman Sandesh Gulhane urged Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee to call Fiona McQueen.
By
Craig Paton
10 Feb 2026
Politics
SNP Westminster leader Flynn calls for Starmer to ‘do right thing and resign’
The Prime Minister has faced increased pressure in recent days.
By
Craig Paton
9 Feb 2026
Politics
Starmer in position of ‘complete weakness’, says Swinney
Pressure is continuing to mount on the Prime Minister despite the resignation of his chief aide Morgan McSweeney.
By
Craig Paton
9 Feb 2026
Politics
I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan
With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.
By
Craig Paton
8 Feb 2026
Politics
I think we’ve reached ‘peak Reform’, says senior SNP MSP
Mairi McAllan said Reform UK ‘lacks credibility’.
By
Craig Paton
7 Feb 2026
Politics
There will be ‘soul-searching’ in Labour this weekend, says Labour MSP
Monica Lennon said just mentioning Peter Mandelson’s name ‘makes my skin crawl’.
By
Craig Paton
6 Feb 2026
Politics
Reputation of UK Government ‘in tatters’ over Mandelson row, says Swinney
Scotland’s First Minister criticised how Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has dealt with the issue.
By
Craig Paton
5 Feb 2026
Politics
Swinney orders investigation into Scottish Government dealings with Mandelson
Peter Mandelson is being probed by police over allegations of misconduct in public office.
By
Craig Paton
4 Feb 2026
Politics
Sarwar ‘willing to have argument with anyone’ on need to ban phones in schools
The decision on whether to ban devices is currently left to individual head teachers in Scotland.
By
Craig Paton
4 Feb 2026
Politics
Mandelson should not have been US ambassador, says Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader said the appointment was ‘clearly a mistake’.
By
Craig Paton
4 Feb 2026
Business News
Union hits out as Mossmorran plant ends production
ExxonMobil announced at the end of last year that the plant would close.
By
Craig Paton
3 Feb 2026
Politics
Scottish young people save hundreds on bus travel compared with rest of UK
All under-22s are entitled to free bus travel in Scotland.
By
Craig Paton
2 Feb 2026
Politics
Reform opens clear lead over Labour for second place in Holyrood vote – poll
YouGov’s latest survey puts Reform on 20% in the constituency vote, Labour on 15%, and the SNP well ahead on 34%.
By
Craig Paton
29 Jan 2026
Politics
Urging hospitals inquiry to look at political decisions would breach law – Gray
Labour’s Anas Sarwar tabled a motion in Holyrood in an attempt to have inquiry chairman Lord Brodie consider the actions of the Scottish Government.
By
Craig Paton
28 Jan 2026
Business News
Mossmorran task force to meet for first time
The plant is due to close next month, owners ExxonMobil have said.
By
Craig Paton
28 Jan 2026
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