https://www.holyrood.comHolyrood Website RSS News Feedhttps://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?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-healey-resigns-as-defence-secretary-over-military-spending-plans_24641.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-healey-resigns-as-defence-secretary-over-military-spending-plans_24641.htmThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:36:00 GMTThe MP said he had "no other option" because the Treasury was "unwilling" to provide the required resourceshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,watchdog-warning-as-councils-budget-gap-hits-half-a-billion-pounds_24637.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,watchdog-warning-as-councils-budget-gap-hits-half-a-billion-pounds_24637.htmThu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTGovernment urges backing for public sector reformhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-and-greens-vote-down-labour-bid-to-launch-peter-murrell-inquiry_24640.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-and-greens-vote-down-labour-bid-to-launch-peter-murrell-inquiry_24640.htmWed, 10 Jun 2026 17:54:00 GMTParliament backed the Greens? call for an independent review of all political party financeshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,swinney-says-glasgow-disturbances-which-followed-belfast-knife-attack-are-c_24639.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,swinney-says-glasgow-disturbances-which-followed-belfast-knife-attack-are-c_24639.htmWed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMTThree arrests were made following disorder in Glasgow city centre, Police Scotland saidhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jenni-minto-elected-convener-of-standards-committee_24638.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jenni-minto-elected-convener-of-standards-committee_24638.htmWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:25:00 GMTThe remaining conveners were elected unopposedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-affairs-committee-says-holyrood-is-the-most-appropriate-place-for-_24636.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-affairs-committee-says-holyrood-is-the-most-appropriate-place-for-_24636.htmWed, 10 Jun 2026 12:27:00 GMTMP panel delays decision as Keir Starmer urges actionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,swinney-orders-officials-to-help-tartan-army-esta-row-members-reach-world-c_24634.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,swinney-orders-officials-to-help-tartan-army-esta-row-members-reach-world-c_24634.htmTue, 09 Jun 2026 16:38:00 GMTFM intervenes after US revokes football fans' visashttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-lib-dems-confirm-front-bench_24633.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-lib-dems-confirm-front-bench_24633.htmTue, 09 Jun 2026 15:25:00 GMTThe party is the the last of the six at Holyrood to do sohttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,edinburgh-bans-mobile-phones-for-school-pupils_24632.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,edinburgh-bans-mobile-phones-for-school-pupils_24632.htmTue, 09 Jun 2026 15:17:00 GMT'Bell-to-bell' restrictions come into force in Augusthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,two-snp-msps-in-running-for-only-contested-committee-convenership_24631.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,two-snp-msps-in-running-for-only-contested-committee-convenership_24631.htmTue, 09 Jun 2026 14:35:00 GMTThe 15 other committee convenerships received only one nomineehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,do-business-with-scotland-uk-government-urges-china_24630.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,do-business-with-scotland-uk-government-urges-china_24630.htmTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:29:00 GMTInnovation and technology targeted on growth missionhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-to-force-vote-on-parliamentary-inquiry-into-peter-murrells-_24629.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-to-force-vote-on-parliamentary-inquiry-into-peter-murrells-_24629.htmTue, 09 Jun 2026 00:01:00 GMTJackie Baillie has urged members to ?back transparency over cover-up? ahead of tomorrow?s vote https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-says-westminster-inquiry-into-murrell-scandal-would-be-an-unprecedented_24628.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-says-westminster-inquiry-into-murrell-scandal-would-be-an-unprecedented_24628.htmMon, 08 Jun 2026 15:26:00 GMTThe party?s Westminster leader, Dave Doogan, said the inquiry would set a ?dangerous precedent?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,starmer-gives-big-tech-three-months-to-block-children-from-accessing-nude-i_24627.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,starmer-gives-big-tech-three-months-to-block-children-from-accessing-nude-i_24627.htmMon, 08 Jun 2026 13:24:00 GMT'This is not an impossible challenge,' prime minister sayshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-approaches-hmrc-over-possible-illegal-vat-claims-linked-to-peter-murrel_24626.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-approaches-hmrc-over-possible-illegal-vat-claims-linked-to-peter-murrel_24626.htmThu, 04 Jun 2026 15:09:00 GMTAnas Sarwar welcomed the decision but argued it demonstrated the need for a parliamentary inquiryhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-committee-power-grab-likened-to-putting-dracula-in-charge-of-a-blood-ba_24625.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-committee-power-grab-likened-to-putting-dracula-in-charge-of-a-blood-ba_24625.htmThu, 04 Jun 2026 14:49:00 GMTFull list of 16 Scottish Parliament committeeshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-says-ringfenced-independence-fighting-fund-was-used-for-snp-ac_24622.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-says-ringfenced-independence-fighting-fund-was-used-for-snp-ac_24622.htmWed, 03 Jun 2026 16:40:00 GMTMore than ?660,000 was raised through donations between 2017-19 to help campaign for a second referendumhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-found-in-contempt-of-court-for-not-releasing-salmond-fi_24624.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-found-in-contempt-of-court-for-not-releasing-salmond-fi_24624.htmWed, 03 Jun 2026 16:30:00 GMTThe information commissioner has said ministers must ?reflect carefully? on the rulinghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,douglas-alexander-meeting-with-mandelson-firm-left-off-lobbying-list-in-err_24623.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,douglas-alexander-meeting-with-mandelson-firm-left-off-lobbying-list-in-err_24623.htmWed, 03 Jun 2026 15:07:00 GMTTalks with Global Counsel held weeks after trade appointmenthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-greens-confirm-frontbench-team_24621.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-greens-confirm-frontbench-team_24621.htmWed, 03 Jun 2026 12:17:00 GMTThree of the party's new MSPs take on cabinet-level portfolioshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-urges-schools-to-act-on-mobile-phones-ahead-of-legislat_24620.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-urges-schools-to-act-on-mobile-phones-ahead-of-legislat_24620.htmWed, 03 Jun 2026 11:31:00 GMTEducation secretary M?iri McAllan confirmed to parliament that the government will launch a consultation on phone-free classrooms within the first 100 days of governmenthttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,peter-murrell-campervan-was-filled-with-embezzled-goods-court-hears_24619.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,peter-murrell-campervan-was-filled-with-embezzled-goods-court-hears_24619.htmTue, 02 Jun 2026 10:43:00 GMTEx-chief executive's false files revealedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-asked-to-disclose-trans-status-as-holyrood-moves-to-restore-sex-data_24618.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-asked-to-disclose-trans-status-as-holyrood-moves-to-restore-sex-data_24618.htmTue, 02 Jun 2026 09:46:00 GMTA non-binary category was first added to the listing for male and female members after the election before the information was removed altogetherhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-private-hospital-admissions-reach-record-high-in-2025_24617.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-private-hospital-admissions-reach-record-high-in-2025_24617.htmTue, 02 Jun 2026 00:01:00 GMTPrivate hospital admissions in Scotland increased by six per cent last yearhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,biometrics-commissioner-urges-primary-legislation-on-facial-recognition-in-_24616.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,biometrics-commissioner-urges-primary-legislation-on-facial-recognition-in-_24616.htmMon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMTThe commissioner has written to the justice secretary asking him to consider legislating for the creation of a statutory basis and framework for the ?limited and proportionate? use of LFR by Police Scotlandhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jack-mcconnell-calls-for-joint-holyroodwestminster-inquiry-into-murrell-sca_24615.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,jack-mcconnell-calls-for-joint-holyroodwestminster-inquiry-into-murrell-sca_24615.htmMon, 01 Jun 2026 09:25:00 GMTThe former first minister said the Commons' Public Accounts Committee should hold a probe with the equivalent Holyrood committee.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,sturgeon-says-shes-serving-a-sentence-for-a-crime-i-did-not-commit_24614.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,sturgeon-says-shes-serving-a-sentence-for-a-crime-i-did-not-commit_24614.htmSun, 31 May 2026 14:15:00 GMTThe former first minister spoke to Laura Kuenssberg following the guilty plea from her estranged husband Peter Murrellhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,social-media-ban-wont-keep-children-safe-children-commissioner-warns_24613.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,social-media-ban-wont-keep-children-safe-children-commissioner-warns_24613.htmFri, 29 May 2026 16:23:00 GMTNicola Killean has said that a ban would not currently be a proportionate, effective, or enforceable way to protect children?s rights, and that it could inadvertently push children to less regulated or riskier parts of the internethttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-affairs-committee-urged-to-carry-out-inquiry-into-peter-murrell_24612.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-affairs-committee-urged-to-carry-out-inquiry-into-peter-murrell_24612.htmFri, 29 May 2026 11:48:00 GMTTory MP Andrew Bowie, the shadow Scottish Secretary, has called for the probe following First Minister John Swinney?s rejection of a parliamentary inquiry at Holyroodhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-beastie-house-horror-reveals-scottish-child-protection-failure_24611.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-beastie-house-horror-reveals-scottish-child-protection-failure_24611.htmThu, 28 May 2026 13:46:00 GMTFM issues apology to children harmed by Glasgow abuse ringhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-no-new-inquiry-over-peter-murrell-scandal_24610.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,john-swinney-no-new-inquiry-over-peter-murrell-scandal_24610.htmThu, 28 May 2026 13:21:00 GMTElectoral Commission says it has 'no evidence' of misuse of public fundshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlands-only-cybersecurity-social-enterprise-reinvests-3m-to-combat-threa_24609.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scotlands-only-cybersecurity-social-enterprise-reinvests-3m-to-combat-threa_24609.htmWed, 27 May 2026 15:11:00 GMTVulnerability testing, cyber MOTs and executive education programmes have been provided to charities and SMEshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nicola-sturgeons-solicitor-defends-no-comment-police-interview-after-arrest_24608.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,nicola-sturgeons-solicitor-defends-no-comment-police-interview-after-arrest_24608.htmWed, 27 May 2026 12:20:00 GMTNicola Sturgeon's solicitor Aamer Anwar said the response was ?standard advice offered on a regular basis in our jurisdiction?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,lack-of-humanoid-robotics-regulation-risks-misuse_24606.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,lack-of-humanoid-robotics-regulation-risks-misuse_24606.htmWed, 27 May 2026 10:48:00 GMTThe rapid growth of such technology is outpacing lawmakers and public understandinghttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,net-zero-sector-worth-over-10bn-to-economy-report-finds_24604.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,net-zero-sector-worth-over-10bn-to-economy-report-finds_24604.htmWed, 27 May 2026 03:00:00 GMTBut some in the sector warn delays to infrastructure and policy uncertainty is creating a ?transition gap? amid efforts to move away from fossil fuels