Katrine Bussey
Politics
MSPs vote down Labour calls for Murrell inquiry at Holyrood
Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar said the crimes committed by Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband amounted to ‘the greatest political scandal since devolution’.
11 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Government awards another £3.5m to Citizens Theatre to complete redevelopment
The building in Glasgow has undergone a major refurbishment and reopened last year.
25 Mar 2026
Politics
Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a ‘wrench’ as she makes final speech
The former first minister of Scotland is stepping down from Holyrood at the next election.
19 Mar 2026
Politics
Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’
The First Minister said he had been expecting to speak to the deputy national security adviser on Thursday morning.
19 Mar 2026
UK
Swinney to consider planning law change in wake of Glasgow fire
An MSP has suggested transport bodies should have more say on which businesses can operate near key hubs, like Glasgow Central.
19 Mar 2026
Politics
Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’
The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.
19 Mar 2026
Politics
Improvements to end-of-life care ‘urgently needed’ across UK, says Gordon Brown
The former prime minister was speaking after a Bill to allow assisted dying in Scotland was voted down by MSPs.
18 Mar 2026
Politics
Holyrood to vote on ending greyhound racing a day after Wales passes ban
Green MSP Mark Ruskell has brought forward legislation that if passed on Wednesday would ban the sport in Scotland.
18 Mar 2026
Politics
Defeat of Holyrood’s assisted dying Bill ‘strengthens our resolve’ – campaigners
Supporters of the change have insisted the issue is ‘not going away’ after MSPs voted down the proposed legislation.
18 Mar 2026
Politics
MSPs vote down assisted dying Bill at Holyrood
Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur had introduced the legislation.
17 Mar 2026
Politics
Final vote on assisted dying Bill is ‘significant moment’ for Holyrood
The Scottish Parliament spent several lengthy sessions last week amending the proposed legislation.
17 Mar 2026
Politics
Last ditch pleas made to MSPs before Holyrood votes on Assisted Dying Bill
Supporters and opponents of Liam McArthur’s Bill have spoken out ahead of the final vote on Tuesday.
17 Mar 2026
Politics
Ministers accused of using ‘hugely inflated’ jobs figures for data centres
The Action to Protect Rural Scotland is demanding more scrutiny of such claims.
15 Mar 2026
Politics
John Swinney promises ‘transformational’ help with childcare if SNP re-elected
The SNP leader also promised help for those seeking to buy their first home if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.
14 Mar 2026
Politics
SNP ‘within touching distance’ of winning Holyrood majority in May, Flynn says
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the claim as he addressed the party’s campaign conference in Edinburgh.
14 Mar 2026
Politics
Schools strikes suspended after ‘landmark investment’ from Scottish Government
Councils will receive £40 million to help them prepare to cut the amount of time teachers spend in classes by 90 minutes a week.
13 Mar 2026
Politics
Report finds 84 cases of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at Holyrood
The report has been considered by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
12 Mar 2026
Politics
Support for businesses affected by Glasgow fire to be outlined soon – Swinney
The First Minister said firms destroyed or forced to shut will be assisted, as will those impacted by ongoing access restrictions.
12 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Stars back campaign to end ‘unacceptably high levels of hunger’ in Scotland
It came as Trussell said it provided 218,838 emergency food parcels last year.
11 Mar 2026
Politics
Assisted dying Bill would be most heavily safeguarded law of its kind, says MSP
Legislation introduced by Liam McArthur to allow terminally ill Scots to seek help to die is now in its final stages at Holyrood.
10 Mar 2026
Politics
Assisted dying Bill reaches final stage at Holyrood
MSPs will this week debate more than 300 amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, ahead of a final vote next week.
10 Mar 2026