https://www.holyrood.comHolyrood Website RSS News Feedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,action-call-as-bp-announces-north-sea-selloff_24785.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,action-call-as-bp-announces-north-sea-selloff_24785.htmFri, 31 Jul 2026 12:53:00 GMTThe Scottish Government has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take ?urgent action? to save jobs after BP announced plans to sell its North Sea operationshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,joani-reid-has-labour-whip-restored_24784.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,joani-reid-has-labour-whip-restored_24784.htmFri, 31 Jul 2026 11:50:00 GMTThe MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven voluntarily stepped back from the party over the arrest of her husband David Taylor on suspicion of spying for Chinahttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,sovereignty-ai-and-matthew-broderick_24783.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,sovereignty-ai-and-matthew-broderick_24783.htmThu, 30 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMTIn the modern business landscape, there is no option to sit this out.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,joe-fagan-announces-intention-to-run-in-labour-leadership-election_24782.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,joe-fagan-announces-intention-to-run-in-labour-leadership-election_24782.htmWed, 29 Jul 2026 10:20:00 GMTJoe Fagan has said that Prime Minister Andy Burnham?s by-election win in Makerfield showed that the party can ?win back trust? when it is ?serious about changing people?s lives?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-and-monica-lennon-emerge-as-scottish-labour-frontrunners_24781.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-and-monica-lennon-emerge-as-scottish-labour-frontrunners_24781.htmTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMTTimetable for contest agreedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-appoints-eight-scottish-mps-to-enhanced-pps-roles_24780.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-appoints-eight-scottish-mps-to-enhanced-pps-roles_24780.htmMon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTThe prime minister has given 16 Scottish MPs government jobs https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,daniel-johnson-time-is-running-out-for-scottish-labour_24779.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,daniel-johnson-time-is-running-out-for-scottish-labour_24779.htmMon, 27 Jul 2026 11:10:00 GMTMSP endorses Michael Marra for leaderhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-businessman-sir-ian-wood-dies-aged-84_24778.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-businessman-sir-ian-wood-dies-aged-84_24778.htmMon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMTSir Ian Wood's family confirmed he died ?peacefully at home, surrounded by his family? on Sunday evening at his home in Aberdeen https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-says-he-will-continue-independence-push-despite-downing-street_24775.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-says-he-will-continue-independence-push-despite-downing-street_24775.htmThu, 23 Jul 2026 19:15:00 GMTThe first minister met Andy Burnham in Glasgow on Thursday afternoonhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-delighted-to-become-trade-minister_24772.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-delighted-to-become-trade-minister_24772.htmThu, 23 Jul 2026 07:41:00 GMTAndy Burnham appoints more Scottish MPs to UK Governmenthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,who-could-be-scottish-labours-11th-leader-since-devolution_24771.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,who-could-be-scottish-labours-11th-leader-since-devolution_24771.htmWed, 22 Jul 2026 17:18:00 GMTWith Anas Sarwar set to quit so he can take up a post in the Lords, that leaves the party once more on the lookout for someone to take over the helmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,outdated-technology-impeding-economic-crime-investigations-researchers-warn_24770.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,outdated-technology-impeding-economic-crime-investigations-researchers-warn_24770.htmWed, 22 Jul 2026 10:35:00 GMTPoor data-sharing arrangements are hampering intelligence gatheringhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-to-be-made-minister-in-burnham-government_24769.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-to-be-made-minister-in-burnham-government_24769.htmWed, 22 Jul 2026 07:22:00 GMTHe is expected to stand down as Scottish Labour leader and head to the Lordshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,almost-twothirds-of-scottish-businesses-adopt-ai_24767.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,almost-twothirds-of-scottish-businesses-adopt-ai_24767.htmWed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMTWhile the survey found adoption was widespread, most were not using the technology intensivelyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,building-inclusive-games-that-reflect-their-communities_24746.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,building-inclusive-games-that-reflect-their-communities_24746.htmWed, 22 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe most inclusive events aren?t those that become accessible over time. They?re the ones that reflect their communities from the moment they are created.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,prime-minister-to-focus-on-practical-measures-not-constitutional-changes-fo_24765.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,prime-minister-to-focus-on-practical-measures-not-constitutional-changes-fo_24765.htmTue, 21 Jul 2026 11:03:00 GMTAndy Burnham spoke with First Minister John Swinney on Tuesday morninghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,transforming-the-grid-to-secure-our-energy-future_24757.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,transforming-the-grid-to-secure-our-energy-future_24757.htmTue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMTScotland is at a pivotal moment, and the decisions taken now will shape our economy, communities and energy security for decades to come. As electricity demand grows and more renewable energy comes online, upgrading Scotland's transmission network is essehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-names-cabinet_24764.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-names-cabinet_24764.htmTue, 21 Jul 2026 00:24:00 GMTDouglas Alexander has been reappointed Scottish secretaryhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-to-announce-costofliving-measures-tomorrow_24761.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-to-announce-costofliving-measures-tomorrow_24761.htmMon, 20 Jul 2026 14:45:00 GMTHe also said that later this year his government would publish a 10-year planhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,my-work-is-done-says-keir-starmer-in-final-address-as-pm_24759.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,my-work-is-done-says-keir-starmer-in-final-address-as-pm_24759.htmMon, 20 Jul 2026 11:39:00 GMTThe outgoing prime minister delivered his final address to the nation this morning as he makes way for the incoming Andy Burnham https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jack-mcconnell-andy-burnham-should-insist-on-scottish-labour-election-revie_24749.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jack-mcconnell-andy-burnham-should-insist-on-scottish-labour-election-revie_24749.htmMon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTFormer first minister gives exclusive interview to Holyroodhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-named-labour-party-leader_24758.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-named-labour-party-leader_24758.htmFri, 17 Jul 2026 14:43:00 GMTAndy Burnham has officially been named as the Labour Party?s new leaderhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnhams-lords-reforms-could-blow-a-constitutional-fuse_24741.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnhams-lords-reforms-could-blow-a-constitutional-fuse_24741.htmThu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTLord Speaker Michael Forsyth proposes new appointments system for peershttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mp-accuses-nicola-sturgeon-of-lying-about-peter-murrell-and-knowing-full-we_24751.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mp-accuses-nicola-sturgeon-of-lying-about-peter-murrell-and-knowing-full-we_24751.htmThu, 16 Jul 2026 17:32:00 GMTDavid Davis went on to accuse Sturgeon of ?stitching up? Salmond to ?hide the truth?.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,aberdeen-council-chief-executive-named-dundee-university-principal-as-strik_24753.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,aberdeen-council-chief-executive-named-dundee-university-principal-as-strik_24753.htmThu, 16 Jul 2026 17:17:00 GMTIncoming leader hailed for experience of 'institutional recovery'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,expresiding-officer-ken-macintosh-to-enter-house-of-lords_24750.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,expresiding-officer-ken-macintosh-to-enter-house-of-lords_24750.htmThu, 16 Jul 2026 16:14:00 GMTKeir Starmer's resignation honours list is publishedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,university-of-aberdeen-staff-member-charged-over-comments-made-about-ann-wi_24748.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,university-of-aberdeen-staff-member-charged-over-comments-made-about-ann-wi_24748.htmThu, 16 Jul 2026 13:56:00 GMTA University of Aberdeen member of staff has been arrested and charged over comments made about the death of former MP on social media https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-governmentplanssocial-media-curfew-for-olderteenagers_24736.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-governmentplanssocial-media-curfew-for-olderteenagers_24736.htmWed, 15 Jul 2026 11:51:00 GMTThe UK Government will?introduce default overnight curfews?for 16 and 17-year-olds?as part of?the recently launched?ban on social media services for under-16shttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,over-half-of-children-experience-harmful-content-online_24735.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,over-half-of-children-experience-harmful-content-online_24735.htmTue, 14 Jul 2026 12:53:00 GMTResearch from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology shows that over half of children have seen or interacted with content not meant for them in the last three months https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nicola-sturgeon-will-not-release-police-statement-says-lawyer_24734.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nicola-sturgeon-will-not-release-police-statement-says-lawyer_24734.htmTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTAamer Anwar said neither the written statement nor the police interview Nicola Sturgeon took part in as part of the Operation Branchform investigation would be releasedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-sanctions-destructive-russian-cyber-hackers-targeting-critical-services_24733.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-sanctions-destructive-russian-cyber-hackers-targeting-critical-services_24733.htmMon, 13 Jul 2026 16:59:00 GMTThe UK government?has sanctioned 24 individuals?involved in cyber-attacks?linked to Russian intelligence agencies.?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,university-of-aberdeen-investigating-staff-members-comments-about-ann-widde_24732.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,university-of-aberdeen-investigating-staff-members-comments-about-ann-widde_24732.htmMon, 13 Jul 2026 16:28:00 GMTA Reform MSP has called on the university to suspend or dismiss employee Heather Herberthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-scanner-could-reduce-lung-cancer-diagnosis-time-to-minutes_24731.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-scanner-could-reduce-lung-cancer-diagnosis-time-to-minutes_24731.htmMon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTScottish researchers?develop AI powered?method for accurately?predicting?lung cancer.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jk-rowlings-beiras-place-responds-to-deeply-offensive-amnesty-report_24730.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jk-rowlings-beiras-place-responds-to-deeply-offensive-amnesty-report_24730.htmMon, 13 Jul 2026 14:15:00 GMTAmnesty International UK identified a list of ?anti-rights organisations?, of which Beira?s Place was onehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,social-care-crisis-piling-pressure-on-nhs-warns-jackie-baillie_24729.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,social-care-crisis-piling-pressure-on-nhs-warns-jackie-baillie_24729.htmMon, 13 Jul 2026 00:01:00 GMTFigures show over 9,300 Scots are waiting for a social care assessment or a care at home packagehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-face-group-legal-action-over-ringfenced-independence-fund_24728.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-face-group-legal-action-over-ringfenced-independence-fund_24728.htmFri, 10 Jul 2026 12:25:00 GMTLegal advice concludes that a ?civil claim for fraudulent breach of trust is close to irresistible?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,football-banning-orders-expanded-to-tackle-pitch-invasions_24726.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,football-banning-orders-expanded-to-tackle-pitch-invasions_24726.htmThu, 09 Jul 2026 15:12:00 GMTIt comes as the government published analysis of a recent consultation on FBO legislation, which received more than 900 responses including from fans, the SFA, SPFL and Police Scotland.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,former-tory-msp-advising-new-reform-group_24727.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,former-tory-msp-advising-new-reform-group_24727.htmThu, 09 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMTMaurice Golden stepped down from parliament at the electionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,rupert-lowe-dismisses-dunblane-school-massacre-as-one-murder_24725.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,rupert-lowe-dismisses-dunblane-school-massacre-as-one-murder_24725.htmThu, 09 Jul 2026 10:54:00 GMTThe Restore Britain MP's comments have been described as ?insulting? and ?despicable? by local politicians https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,offord-says-farage-byelection-boycott-is-establishment-stitchup_24724.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,offord-says-farage-byelection-boycott-is-establishment-stitchup_24724.htmWed, 08 Jul 2026 15:23:00 GMTAll the major parties have declined to field candidates against Farage in Clactonhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-suspends-councillor-who-voted-for-rapist-taxi-driver-to-keep-licence_24723.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-suspends-councillor-who-voted-for-rapist-taxi-driver-to-keep-licence_24723.htmWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:22:00 GMTHighland Council's licensing committee has been under fire after six male councillors voted to take no actionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scott-arthur-named-mp-of-the-year-for-rare-cancers-act_24722.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scott-arthur-named-mp-of-the-year-for-rare-cancers-act_24722.htmWed, 08 Jul 2026 12:24:00 GMTThe MP brought the legislation forward as a private members? bill not longer after being electedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotland-could-block-hyperscale-data-centres-over-environmental-concerns_24721.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotland-could-block-hyperscale-data-centres-over-environmental-concerns_24721.htmWed, 08 Jul 2026 11:54:00 GMTThe SNP is looking at planning guidance amid concerns over the environmental impact of the facilitieshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,farage-to-resign-as-mp-for-clacton-as-he-rails-against-the-media-in-televis_24720.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,farage-to-resign-as-mp-for-clacton-as-he-rails-against-the-media-in-televis_24720.htmTue, 07 Jul 2026 14:42:00 GMTThe Reform leader said he would contest the resulting by-election. It comes amid increased scrutiny of his finances.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-ae-in-permanent-crisis-as-thousands-wait-12-hours-or-more_24719.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-ae-in-permanent-crisis-as-thousands-wait-12-hours-or-more_24719.htmTue, 07 Jul 2026 13:11:00 GMTThe new data shows that one in eight patients waited 12 or more hours before being admitted, discharged or transferred in May 2026https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,police-investigating-yes-scotland-over-missing-15m_24717.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,police-investigating-yes-scotland-over-missing-15m_24717.htmMon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTA complaint has been made about the finances of the company which campaigned for independencehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-msp-calls-for-freetoair-tv-for-commonwealth-games_24718.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-msp-calls-for-freetoair-tv-for-commonwealth-games_24718.htmMon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMTGlasgow MSP David Linden said it is ?simply wrong? that the games will be broadcast on a subscription-based servicehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,the-public-sector-has-a-duplication-problem-and-were-all-paying-for-it_24716.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,the-public-sector-has-a-duplication-problem-and-were-all-paying-for-it_24716.htmMon, 06 Jul 2026 09:33:00 GMTHow shared digital components can cut duplication, free up staff time and make every pound of public money work harder.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,swinney-running-scared-of-inquiry-into-murrell-scandal_24713.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,swinney-running-scared-of-inquiry-into-murrell-scandal_24713.htmThu, 02 Jul 2026 17:45:00 GMTTory MSP Tim Eagle, a member of the standards committee, urged the Scottish Affairs Committee to carry out its own investigationhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,lisa-nandy-announces-government-department-will-leave-x_24715.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,lisa-nandy-announces-government-department-will-leave-x_24715.htmThu, 02 Jul 2026 17:38:00 GMTThe Department of Culture, Media and Sport is the second to do sohttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,antitorture-group-calls-for-coherent-strategy-to-address-overcrowding-in-sc_24714.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,antitorture-group-calls-for-coherent-strategy-to-address-overcrowding-in-sc_24714.htmThu, 02 Jul 2026 17:03:00 GMTA?human rights organisation?has published a report calling for a ?coherent strategy? to address overcrowding in Scottish prisonshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,murrell-scandal-mps-call-on-holyrood-committees-to-help-investigate_24712.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,murrell-scandal-mps-call-on-holyrood-committees-to-help-investigate_24712.htmWed, 01 Jul 2026 16:50:00 GMTScottish Affairs Committee decides next stepshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlandis-appoints-new-chief-executive_24711.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlandis-appoints-new-chief-executive_24711.htmWed, 01 Jul 2026 13:44:00 GMTScotlandIS has appointed Andrew Weir as its new chief executivehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-publishes-new-guidance-for-phonefree-classrooms_24710.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-publishes-new-guidance-for-phonefree-classrooms_24710.htmWed, 01 Jul 2026 11:07:00 GMTThe new?advice encourages schools to restrict the use of mobile phones by following updated national?guidance, published this weekhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,hate-crimes-reach-record-levels-in-scotland_24709.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,hate-crimes-reach-record-levels-in-scotland_24709.htmTue, 30 Jun 2026 11:41:00 GMTThe lord advocate said the increase ?should concern us all?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,fewer-than-half-of-msps-disclose-whether-they-are-male-or-female_24708.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,fewer-than-half-of-msps-disclose-whether-they-are-male-or-female_24708.htmTue, 30 Jun 2026 10:29:00 GMTEqualities efforts becoming harder, senior Scottish Parliament official warnshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-broken-westminster-needs-radical-change_24707.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,andy-burnham-broken-westminster-needs-radical-change_24707.htmMon, 29 Jun 2026 12:34:00 GMTThe MP pledged to deliver further devolution, including to cities and towns in Scotlandhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,crime-gang-members-who-used-encrypted-devices-sentenced-to-nearly-350-years_24706.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,crime-gang-members-who-used-encrypted-devices-sentenced-to-nearly-350-years_24706.htmMon, 29 Jun 2026 11:54:00 GMTOperation Venetic, which Police Scotland has been working on alongside the National Crime Agency (NCA) and other international partners, has seen 76 people?sentenced during the six years it has been runninghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,beyond-the-medals-why-scotland-must-protect-its-pools_24665.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,beyond-the-medals-why-scotland-must-protect-its-pools_24665.htmMon, 29 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTBy acting now, we ensure that when Scotland applauds its next generation of sporting heroes, we can also celebrate the thriving community pools that helped foster their success.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-urged-to-apologise-to-former-snp-members-bullied-into-quitting_24701.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-urged-to-apologise-to-former-snp-members-bullied-into-quitting_24701.htmFri, 26 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMTTory leader Russell Findlay raised the issue at FMQshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,kate-forbes-christian-viewpoints-being-squeezed-out-of-uk-politics_24702.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,kate-forbes-christian-viewpoints-being-squeezed-out-of-uk-politics_24702.htmFri, 26 Jun 2026 10:28:00 GMTFormer deputy first minister of Scotland gave speech at Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conferencehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,why-the-summer-of-sport-matters-for-businesses-and-communities-in-scotland_24664.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,why-the-summer-of-sport-matters-for-businesses-and-communities-in-scotland_24664.htmFri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTScotland's summer of sport creates an opportunity to strengthen communities and ensure the benefits of these events are felt long after the crowds have gone home.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-shortlisted-for-holyroods-msp-of-the-year_24700.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-shortlisted-for-holyroods-msp-of-the-year_24700.htmThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:48:00 GMTPresiding Officer Kenneth Gibson and Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie are also in the runninghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,reform-councillor-censured-for-aggressive-shouting-at-official_24699.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,reform-councillor-censured-for-aggressive-shouting-at-official_24699.htmThu, 25 Jun 2026 09:49:00 GMTAlan Buchan found in breach of code of conducthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,why-better-environmental-data-matters-for-scotlands-rural-economy_24657.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,why-better-environmental-data-matters-for-scotlands-rural-economy_24657.htmThu, 25 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTClimate action and rural economic resilience are intrinsically linked. With better evidence, Scotland has an opportunity to shape better decisions for farmers, food production and rural communities.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jenny-young-it-can-be-easy-to-label-the-other-side-as-bad-people_24680.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jenny-young-it-can-be-easy-to-label-the-other-side-as-bad-people_24680.htmThu, 25 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMTThe former teacher turned Labour MSP for Central Scotland and Lothians West on how she hopes to improve education standardshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,keir-starmer-snps-refusal-to-hold-inquiry-into-murrell-scandal-is-totally-t_24695.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,keir-starmer-snps-refusal-to-hold-inquiry-into-murrell-scandal-is-totally-t_24695.htmWed, 24 Jun 2026 14:38:00 GMTThe prime minister was asked to set up a UK inquiry into the matter at today's PMQshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-finance-committee-members-who-quit-over-accounts-break-silence-after-mu_24693.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-finance-committee-members-who-quit-over-accounts-break-silence-after-mu_24693.htmWed, 24 Jun 2026 10:38:00 GMTThe trio have confirmed they resigned from the committee after just six weeks over concerns over the party?s financial health and governancehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,the-heartbeat-of-the-games-why-volunteers-make-scotland-shine-on-the-world-_24656.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,the-heartbeat-of-the-games-why-volunteers-make-scotland-shine-on-the-world-_24656.htmWed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTAs the official Learning and Development Partner of Glasgow 2026, Allwyn is investing in the people who will shape the Games experience. Through its Social Value Fund, it is ensuring that every volunteer is equipped with the training, skills and confidenchttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,lib-dem-mp-apologises-for-grabbing-mans-security-pass-in-bullying-row_24691.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,lib-dem-mp-apologises-for-grabbing-mans-security-pass-in-bullying-row_24691.htmTue, 23 Jun 2026 16:03:00 GMTAngus MacDonald said he had no recollection of clash with contractorhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,five-eyes-warns-of-increasing-cyber-threat-from-ai_24690.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,five-eyes-warns-of-increasing-cyber-threat-from-ai_24690.htmTue, 23 Jun 2026 15:07:00 GMTThe timeline for more sophisticated threats was ?not years, it is months?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,beyond-outrageous-to-ask-sturgeon-to-comment-on-police-briefings-says-lawye_24689.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,beyond-outrageous-to-ask-sturgeon-to-comment-on-police-briefings-says-lawye_24689.htmTue, 23 Jun 2026 13:06:00 GMTNicola Sturgeon?s lawyer has said it is ?disgraceful and beyond outrageous? that she has been asked to comment on background briefings to the media by police and the Crown Officehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-will-not-challenge-trans-prisoner-ruling-neil-gray-conf_24688.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-will-not-challenge-trans-prisoner-ruling-neil-gray-conf_24688.htmTue, 23 Jun 2026 12:53:00 GMTFor Women Scotland case confirmed Scottish Prison Service policy was 'unlawful'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,former-snp-chief-executive-peter-murrell-jailed-for-five-years-and-three-mo_24686.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,former-snp-chief-executive-peter-murrell-jailed-for-five-years-and-three-mo_24686.htmTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:24:00 GMTNicola Sturgeon's estranged husband had previously admitted to embezzling over ?400,000 from the partyhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,economic-drivers_24655.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,economic-drivers_24655.htmTue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe Highlands and Islands offer a microcosm of all the sectors required to grow the Scottish economy.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,wes-streeting-backs-andy-burnham-paving-way-for-coronation_24678.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,wes-streeting-backs-andy-burnham-paving-way-for-coronation_24678.htmMon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMTStreeting said the result had ?proven that Labour can still win if we have the courage to change?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,keir-starmer-announces-resignation-in-downing-street-statement_24677.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,keir-starmer-announces-resignation-in-downing-street-statement_24677.htmMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:04:00 GMTThe prime minister said he would stay on until a successor is in placehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,pm-reflecting-on-political-realities-admits-cabinet-ally_24674.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,pm-reflecting-on-political-realities-admits-cabinet-ally_24674.htmMon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMTA cabinet minister has admitted that Keir Starmer is taking time to think through ?the political realities? he faces amid growing expectations that he will agree to resignhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,thomas-kerr-dont-call-me-a-grifter_24670.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,thomas-kerr-dont-call-me-a-grifter_24670.htmMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMTSpeaking to?Holyrood, Kerr also supported Nigel Farage's assertion there is 'two-tier policing' which discriminates against white peoplehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,supporting-the-growth-of-our-rural-economy-and-events-sector_24654.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,supporting-the-growth-of-our-rural-economy-and-events-sector_24654.htmMon, 22 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTAs Scotland?s national tourism and events organisation, VisitScotland?s purpose is to drive the visitor economy, growing its value to Scotland.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nation-rebuilding-can-ivan-mckee-make-public-service-reform-work_24658.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nation-rebuilding-can-ivan-mckee-make-public-service-reform-work_24658.htmMon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMTWith a new cabinet secretary pledging to reshape Scotland over the next five years, are we really on the cusp of major change?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,council-worker-sentenced-for-embezzlement_24673.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,council-worker-sentenced-for-embezzlement_24673.htmFri, 19 Jun 2026 13:33:00 GMTMoney was intended for vulnerable peoplehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,transgender-prisoners-should-not-be-held-in-womens-jails-court-rules_24672.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,transgender-prisoners-should-not-be-held-in-womens-jails-court-rules_24672.htmFri, 19 Jun 2026 12:22:00 GMTScottish Government policy ruled unlawful in ?comprehensive victory? for For Women Scotlandhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mps-write-to-electoral-commission-seeking-answers-over-murrell-scandal_24669.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mps-write-to-electoral-commission-seeking-answers-over-murrell-scandal_24669.htmFri, 19 Jun 2026 11:40:00 GMTThe former SNP chief executive was convicted of embezzling from the party earlier this monthhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,closing-the-ai-execution-gap-why-identity-is-now-the-control-plane-for-ai_24652.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,closing-the-ai-execution-gap-why-identity-is-now-the-control-plane-for-ai_24652.htmFri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMTClosing the AI gap starts with identity, but success is ultimately about execution: aligning strategy, architecture and operating models so AI can deliver sustained advantage.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-conservatives-defeat-snp-in-aberdeen-south-with-historic-byelectio_24663.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-conservatives-defeat-snp-in-aberdeen-south-with-historic-byelectio_24663.htmFri, 19 Jun 2026 06:05:00 GMTThe SNP held onto Arbroath and Broughty Ferry in the night's other Scottish by-electionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,burnham-eases-to-victory-in-makerfield-setting-up-potential-showdown-with-s_24662.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,burnham-eases-to-victory-in-makerfield-setting-up-potential-showdown-with-s_24662.htmFri, 19 Jun 2026 05:43:00 GMTThe Manchester mayor said the result was a 'loud cry for change'https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-parliament-in-transparency-row-for-inhibiting-access-to-msps_24661.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-parliament-in-transparency-row-for-inhibiting-access-to-msps_24661.htmThu, 18 Jun 2026 16:41:00 GMTThe introduction of a barrier risks undermining scrutiny, parliament has been warnedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,let-the-public-shape-digital-systems-to-avert-polycrisis-expert-urges_24660.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,let-the-public-shape-digital-systems-to-avert-polycrisis-expert-urges_24660.htmThu, 18 Jun 2026 16:39:00 GMTLegitmacy is at risk, it is claimedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,greens-call-for-pause-on-data-centre-approvals-until-national-strategy-crea_24671.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,greens-call-for-pause-on-data-centre-approvals-until-national-strategy-crea_24671.htmThu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTJohn Swinney said existing planning policy was sufficient to allow councils to make their own decisionshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-calls-for-guarantee-over-women-and-babies-safety-in-maternity-w_24659.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,anas-sarwar-calls-for-guarantee-over-women-and-babies-safety-in-maternity-w_24659.htmThu, 18 Jun 2026 15:13:00 GMTJohn Swinney said his government was working with health boards to ensure any recommendations from the inspections were acted onhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,shortlist-announced-for-holyroods-showcasing-scotland-awards_24653.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,shortlist-announced-for-holyroods-showcasing-scotland-awards_24653.htmThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:26:00 GMTNow in its second year, the event was set up to recognise Scotland's best MPshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,brexit-is-a-tragedy-for-young-people-scottish-europe-minister-says_24649.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,brexit-is-a-tragedy-for-young-people-scottish-europe-minister-says_24649.htmThu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTStephen Gethins to mark a decade since the UK voted to leave the EUhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,health-app-can-be-downloaded-onto-phones-for-first-time_24648.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,health-app-can-be-downloaded-onto-phones-for-first-time_24648.htmWed, 17 Jun 2026 14:42:00 GMTThe MyCare.Scot app allows users to check their own medical information onlinehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mps-unconvinced-uk-government-will-meet-community-energy-target_24647.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mps-unconvinced-uk-government-will-meet-community-energy-target_24647.htmWed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has urged ministers to designate community-owned projects as a strategic priorityhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ruth-charteris-named-as-next-lord-advocate_24646.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ruth-charteris-named-as-next-lord-advocate_24646.htmTue, 16 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMTShe replaces Dorothy Bain who announced she was standing down last monthhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,kemi-badenoch-aberdeen-south-byelection-could-give-the-kiss-of-life-to-oil-_24645.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,kemi-badenoch-aberdeen-south-byelection-could-give-the-kiss-of-life-to-oil-_24645.htmTue, 16 Jun 2026 00:01:00 GMTKemi Badenoch is expected to visit Aberdeen South today, ahead of polling day on Thursday https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-will-ban-social-media-access-for-under16s-starmer-confirms_24644.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk-will-ban-social-media-access-for-under16s-starmer-confirms_24644.htmMon, 15 Jun 2026 10:05:00 GMTPM vows to 'move at speed', with ban possible from early 2027https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,israeli-tech-firm-targeted-john-swinney-in-election-misinformation-campaign_24643.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,israeli-tech-firm-targeted-john-swinney-in-election-misinformation-campaign_24643.htmFri, 12 Jun 2026 15:20:00 GMTClaims are 'deeply concerning', FM sayshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-accuses-reform-of-inciting-racial-hatred_24642.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-accuses-reform-of-inciting-racial-hatred_24642.htmThu, 11 Jun 2026 15:42:00 GMTMalcolm Offord said the FM was ?throwing false accusations at my party?