Inside Politics

Scottish Elections 2026: Seats to look out for

Polling in the last two weeks has suggested that half of the constituencies in the Scottish Parliament election are on a knife-edge

Scottish Parliament election: How the polls have tracked shifting momentum

Research has thrown up an intriguing number of possible outcomes

Politicians and their plates: Deidre Brock's family vegetable pasta

Plans for a deposit return scheme move closer, but some remain concerned

The Conservative leadership is playing a risky game, particularly with its future in Scotland

Women's work: exclusive interview with Jo Swinson

Q&A: Jeremy Corbyn on Brexit, independence and Donald Trump

Party conference is the opportunity for Labour to pick a side and stick to it

Brexit comparisons with heroes and anti-heroes proliferate, but the real power lies with the courts

Getting to know you: Kirsty Rafferty

On the world stage: an overview of the year in Culture, Tourism and External Affairs

Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Q&A with Fiona Hyslop

Social security Q&A with Shirley-Anne Somerville

The year in social security calls for a different approach

Meeting Mr Wright: NHS Scotland’s new boss on a lifetime in the health service

The year in local government: the struggle for power

Review of the political year: Q&A with Local Government and Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell

'The NHS needs a long-term strategic plan': Miles Briggs on overcoming party politics for the NHS

Fork in the road: an overview of the year in the Transport portfolio

Transport Q&A with Michael Matheson

Q&A: Fergus Ewing on Brexit, forestry and the Good Food Nation Bill

Climate change and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit loom over environment and rural affairs

Rising pressure: How Scotland can tackle its health challenges

Brexit haze: Austerity and uncertainty dominate economy

Q&A: Derek Mackay

The year in justice: a question of rights