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Tories ‘sinking in polls’ as survey puts SNP in lead ahead of local elections

A new survey has shown momentum behind the SNP ahead of the upcoming local elections in Scotland. The Survation poll, for Ballot Box Scotland, asked 1,002 Scots for their first, second and third preference voting intentions between March 24 and 28. ...

05 Apr 2022 at 17:25

SNP’s Stephen Flynn steps back from decision to pursue both MSP and MP jobs

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has gone back on an announcement that he would be pursuing a dual mandate as an MSP and MP simultaneously. Mr Flynn, the MP for Aberdeen South, announced earlier in November that he would also run for the ...

21 Nov 2024 at 20:01

Scotland

Tory Tess White joins list of MSPs stepping down from Holyrood in May

Conservative Tess White has become the latest politician to announce she will not be running for Holyrood next year – with the MSP saying she had made the decision for health reasons. Ms White, who was elected to Holyrood in 2021, had been ...

03 Sept 2025 at 09:34

Farage: I want Reform to be strong enough to remove SNP from power next year

Nigel Farage has said he wants Reform UK to be “strong enough” in Scotland to “get rid of the SNP”, as he announced the first Conservative MSP to defect to his party. Mr Farage welcomed Graham Simpson to his party during a press ...

27 Aug 2025 at 17:11

Scotland

Scottish Greens mark ‘generational shift’ as Greer and Mackay become co-leaders

The Scottish Green Party has had a “generational shift” with MSPs Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay elected as its new co-leaders. The pair replace Patrick Harvie – who was co-leader since 2008 – and Lorna Slater, both of whom ...

29 Aug 2025 at 12:45

Ex-Scottish Tory leader eyes Westminster return as he prepares to leave Holyrood

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has announced he is to quit Holyrood – but he hopes to run again for Westminster. Mr Ross said in such circumstances it is “right” that he does not stand in the Scottish ...

25 Mar 2025 at 11:32

Scotland

SNP poll lead shows I’m connecting with Scots – Swinney

The First Minister has said the SNP’s lead in a new poll shows his leadership is connecting with Scots. A Survation survey for Quantum Communications released on Wednesday, which spoke to 1,012 people between March 6 ...

19 Mar 2025 at 15:06

Scotland

Poll has strongest Scottish support recorded for Reform UK

Nigel Farage’s party Reform UK has recorded its highest level of support in a Scottish poll. Analysis of the Survation poll for Quantum Communications puts Reform on 14 seats if the results were replicated in next ...

19 Mar 2025 at 12:20

Scotland

Scottish Greens membership grows to highest total since 2016

Membership of the Scottish Greens is on track to reach a new record high by next year’s Holyrood election, the party claimed, as it targets winning its first ever constituency seats in the May 2026 ballot. The ...

16 Oct 2025 at 13:14

Scotland

Swinney’s adviser seeks Aberdeen Central seat

A special adviser to John Swinney has announced plans to seek a Holyrood seat. Jack Middleton – who has served as an adviser to the First Minister and his predecessor Humza Yousaf – will look to replace ...

09 Sept 2025 at 09:27

Scotland

SNP not necessarily the favourite to win Holyrood by-election, admits Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister has said his party may not necessarily be the favourite to retain the seat subject to a Holyrood by-election. The Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency is vacant ...

17 Apr 2025 at 12:24

Scotland

Hamilton by-election a two-horse race between SNP and Reform, claims Tice

The Holyrood by-election in Hamilton is a two-horse race between Reform and the SNP, Richard Tice has claimed. Voters will go to the polls on June 5 in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse ...

17 May 2025 at 17:37

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