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SNP approaches HMRC over possible illegal VAT claims linked to Peter Murrell embezzlement

SNP approaches HMRC over possible illegal VAT claims linked to Peter Murrell embezzlement

Anas Sarwar welcomed the decision but argued it demonstrated the need for a parliamentary inquiry
by Louise Wilson
SNP committee ‘power grab’ likened to ‘putting Dracula in charge of a blood bank’

SNP committee ‘power grab’ likened to ‘putting Dracula in charge of a blood bank’

John Swinney says ring-fenced independence fighting fund was used for ‘SNP activities’
Scottish Independence

John Swinney says ring-fenced independence fighting fund was used for ‘SNP activities’

Scottish Government found in contempt of court for not releasing Salmond files on time

Scottish Government found in contempt of court for not releasing Salmond files on time

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Douglas Alexander meeting with Mandelson firm left off lobbying list 'in error'

Douglas Alexander meeting with Mandelson firm left off lobbying list 'in error'

Talks with Global Counsel held weeks after trade appointment
Scottish Greens confirm frontbench team

Scottish Greens confirm frontbench team

Three of the party's new MSPs take on cabinet-level portfolios
Peter Murrell campervan was filled with embezzled goods, court hears

Peter Murrell campervan was filled with embezzled goods, court hears

Ex-chief executive's false files revealed
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Paul Higgins: So many people are one bad decision away from disaster

Stephen Gethins: Eurovision is a crash course in European politics

Getting to Know You: David Green

Last orders: Scotland's pubs face a tough political climate
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Holyrood needs electoral reform
Louise Wilson
by Louise Wilson

Holyrood needs electoral reform

The election returned the most disproportionate result there has ever been
Sketch: King of chaos
Louise Wilson
by Louise Wilson

Sketch: King of chaos

Few days in Westminster have been more surreal than watching Keir Starmer chat to Kemi Badenoch at the state opening

If 'scunnered' was the word of the Scottish election, political language needs to change

Deleting gender details from its website is not a great start for the new parliament

Must do better: What the Q Manivannan row reveals about Scottish Parliament lawmaking

Deal or no deal: What might the next Scottish Government look like?
John Swinney's decision to snub Reform UK is undemocratic
Mandy Rhodes

John Swinney's decision to snub Reform UK is undemocratic

The self-declared 'courteous' Swinney may not wish...
by Mandy Rhodes
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Education

Scottish Government urges schools to act on mobile phones ahead of legislation

Biometrics commissioner urges primary legislation on facial recognition in policing

Social media ban ‘won’t keep children safe’, children commissioner warns
Local Government

John Swinney: Beastie House horror reveals Scottish child protection failures

Scotland’s only cybersecurity social enterprise reinvests £3m to combat threats in first year

Lack of humanoid robotics regulation risks ‘misuse’
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East Kilbride Coca-Cola bottler announced as soft drinks partner for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

02 Apr 2026
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