https://www.holyrood.comHolyrood Website RSS News Feedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer-on-day-of-holyrood-election_24814.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-diagnosed-with-prostate-cancer-on-day-of-holyrood-election_24814.htmThu, 20 Aug 2026 16:40:00 GMTThe leader of Reform UK in Scotland told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe with Matt Forde that he had an operation last week to remove his prostatehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,from-cloudfirst-to-aifirst-why-scotlands-public-sector-must-lead-from-the-f_24788.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,from-cloudfirst-to-aifirst-why-scotlands-public-sector-must-lead-from-the-f_24788.htmThu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe foundation is there; now we must build on it.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,use-facial-recognition-tech-to-stop-football-fan-disorder-hm-inspectors-rep_24811.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,use-facial-recognition-tech-to-stop-football-fan-disorder-hm-inspectors-rep_24811.htmThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:01:00 GMTDrone use could boost public safety, authorities toldhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-launches-surveys-on-childrens-experiences-of-online-lif_24813.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-launches-surveys-on-childrens-experiences-of-online-lif_24813.htmWed, 19 Aug 2026 15:21:00 GMTAnswers to these ?digital wellbeing? surveys will help shape action to be taken in devolved areashttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-business-adoption-programme-opens-for-second-year_24812.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,ai-business-adoption-programme-opens-for-second-year_24812.htmWed, 19 Aug 2026 14:43:00 GMTIt is backed by ?1.8mhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,national-fraud-exercise-saves-over-20m-in-two-years_24808.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,national-fraud-exercise-saves-over-20m-in-two-years_24808.htmWed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMTIt takes the total saving since the National Fraud Initiative began in Scotland to ?201mhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,up-to-70-job-losses-expected-at-beleaguered-shipyard_24807.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,up-to-70-job-losses-expected-at-beleaguered-shipyard_24807.htmTue, 18 Aug 2026 10:56:00 GMTThe CEO of Ferguson Marine said redundancies were needed due to an ?inevitable gap in workload?https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,satellite-tech-to-be-deployed-on-remote-scotrail-service_24810.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,satellite-tech-to-be-deployed-on-remote-scotrail-service_24810.htmTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:01:00 GMTIt is hoped the trial will improve internet access on West Highland serviceshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-dismisses-no-confidence-motion-against-general-secretary_24806.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-dismisses-no-confidence-motion-against-general-secretary_24806.htmMon, 17 Aug 2026 15:48:00 GMT'Deep concern and anger' over selection processhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-ministers-tighten-planning-approval-process-for-largescale-data-ce_24809.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-ministers-tighten-planning-approval-process-for-largescale-data-ce_24809.htmMon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTPublic finance minister Hannah Mary Goodlad has intervened in three proposalshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,monica-lennon-fails-in-labour-leadership-bid-as-nominations-close_24804.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,monica-lennon-fails-in-labour-leadership-bid-as-nominations-close_24804.htmMon, 17 Aug 2026 11:10:00 GMTHead-to-head between Joe Fagan and Michael Marra confirmedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,glasgow-council-staff-face-pay-cut-in-new-equal-pay-deal_24805.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,glasgow-council-staff-face-pay-cut-in-new-equal-pay-deal_24805.htmMon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMTWinners and losers as City Administration Committee to rule on phased changehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,consultation-on-rosebank-oil-field-to-close-today_24803.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,consultation-on-rosebank-oil-field-to-close-today_24803.htmMon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMTThe end of the consultation by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) at midnight will follow the completion of a similar process for the Jackdaw gas field last weekhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-leadership-contender-accuses-party-of-sitting-on-sidelines-_24802.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-labour-leadership-contender-accuses-party-of-sitting-on-sidelines-_24802.htmFri, 14 Aug 2026 12:35:00 GMTJoe Fagan also refused to set 'arbitrary rules' over who his party would do deals withhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,farage-wins-clacton-byelection-in-vote-boycotted-by-main-parties_24801.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,farage-wins-clacton-byelection-in-vote-boycotted-by-main-parties_24801.htmFri, 14 Aug 2026 07:14:00 GMTThe Reform UK leader did not attend the election count where he won 22,239 voteshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-affordable-housing-target-could-be-missed-by-35000-acco_24800.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-affordable-housing-target-could-be-missed-by-35000-acco_24800.htmFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTNew research suggests affordable home building faces significant delivery challenges unless underlying pressures across the housing and construction sectors are addressedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-clears-scottish-labour-leadership-hurdle-thanks-to-union-supp_24799.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,michael-marra-clears-scottish-labour-leadership-hurdle-thanks-to-union-supp_24799.htmWed, 12 Aug 2026 17:38:00 GMTMonica Lennon and Joe Fagan are also seeking the rolehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,spending-outstrips-revenue-raising-in-scotland-but-gap-narrows-as-taxes-ris_24798.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,spending-outstrips-revenue-raising-in-scotland-but-gap-narrows-as-taxes-ris_24798.htmWed, 12 Aug 2026 10:42:00 GMTNational insurance and income tax decisions by both governments raised significant revenuehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,youth-organisations-call-for-rethink-over-u16-social-media-ban_24797.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,youth-organisations-call-for-rethink-over-u16-social-media-ban_24797.htmWed, 12 Aug 2026 10:09:00 GMTAnnounced in June under then prime minister Keir Starmer, the ban will prevent children accessing platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram. It is expected to come into force early next year.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,majority-of-scots-back-restrictions-on-cancerlinked-forever-chemicals_24795.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,majority-of-scots-back-restrictions-on-cancerlinked-forever-chemicals_24795.htmWed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMTTwo Scottish MPs have backed the call to ban hormone-disrupting chemicals until thorough testing takes placehttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,stroke-care-target-missed-for-eighth-year-in-row_24796.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,stroke-care-target-missed-for-eighth-year-in-row_24796.htmTue, 11 Aug 2026 17:14:00 GMTThe Scottish Government is still ?failing stroke patients?, a charity has warnedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,companies-warned-over-the-use-of-ai-chatbots-in-customer-service_24793.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,companies-warned-over-the-use-of-ai-chatbots-in-customer-service_24793.htmTue, 11 Aug 2026 10:35:00 GMTThe Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland, a social enterprise, said chatbots and virtual assistants could create new opportunities for criminals if not configured correctly.https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,q-manivannan-apologises-for-comments-about-rape-being-on-a-spectrum_24791.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,q-manivannan-apologises-for-comments-about-rape-being-on-a-spectrum_24791.htmMon, 10 Aug 2026 14:46:00 GMTThe Green MSP said the ?mischaracterisation of my words has now returned me to my trauma? https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,support-package-announced-for-scottish-islands-hit-by-ferry-trouble_24790.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,support-package-announced-for-scottish-islands-hit-by-ferry-trouble_24790.htmMon, 10 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMTJohn Swinney sets out on three-day island tourhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-membership-falls-as-labour-loses-thousands-more_24789.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-membership-falls-as-labour-loses-thousands-more_24789.htmThu, 06 Aug 2026 13:26:00 GMTAnnual accounts publishedhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-announces-fire-relief-funds_24787.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-government-announces-fire-relief-funds_24787.htmWed, 05 Aug 2026 14:23:00 GMTCommitments for Edinburgh and Cairngormshttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,joe-fagan-will-not-stop-lobbying-andy-burnham-for-rosebank-and-jackdaw-appr_24786.htmhttps://www.holyrood.com/news/view,joe-fagan-will-not-stop-lobbying-andy-burnham-for-rosebank-and-jackdaw-appr_24786.htmTue, 04 Aug 2026 14:54:00 GMTLabour made a manifesto commitment not to approve any new licences for North Sea oilhttps://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'