Holyrood 526 / 8 April 2024

Over the rainbow: What does lanyard-gate say about the state of Scottish politics?

3 Editor’s note: It seems Scotland is now the best wee, most hateful country in the world
5 Roundup: Pictures and numbers from the past two weeks
7 Talking Point: Tourism is having a profound impact on Edinburgh
8 In Context: Compensation for the Waspi women
9 Political Spotlight: Over the Rainbow - A ban on rainbow lanyards and other political symbols has the parliament tied up in knots
14 GREEN PAGES: ScotWind - Two years on, is the offshore renewables leasing scheme on course to generate the benefits that were promised?
20 GREEN PAGES Interview: Patrick Harvie - The Scottish Green co-leader and junior minister on missed targets, net zero heating and a new deal for tenants
24 GREEN PAGES: Circular economy - Will the Circular Economy Bill make Scotland’s economy significantly less wasteful?
28 Political Interview: Liam McArthur - The Lib Dem member for Orkney talks to Holyrood about why assisted dying is ‘the next liberal reform’
32 Feature: Assisted dying - The experience of other countries should urge caution before Scotland’s legalises medically-assisted suicide
35 Feature: Post Office Horizon - Would a legal rather than political solution be the best way to exonerate sub-postmasters in Scotland?
38 Getting to know... Dundee City Council leader John Alexander on his troubles with Jaffa Cakes
40 Event spotlight: Holyrood’s annual Connections gathering
42 Comment: A decade on from the indyref, neither side has progressed its vision for the country
43 Local Politics: Author-turned-councillor Paul Henke tells tales about life around Stirling
44 Diary: Don’t mention the ‘c’ word...campervans
45 Political Spin: Tory MSP Jeremy Balfour on his love for Elton John
46 Last Word: Sketch - Tim Eagle, live from his shed

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