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‘Not a pleasant situation’, says Flynn as he defends Holyrood decision

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has defended his decision to seek a seat at Holyrood while continuing as an MP, but claimed it is “not a pleasant situation” for him or the MSP he is seeking to oust. Mr Flynn set off a political firestorm inside ...

17 Nov 2024 at 12:51

Anas Sarwar says Labour is ‘going flat out’ to win next Holyrood election

Anas Sarwar has told how he has a “level of admiration” for former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon – but insisted Labour will be “going flat out” to replace the SNP at the next Holyrood election. Mr Sarwar said he hoped to come out of the ...

13 Aug 2024 at 16:02

Scotland

Sarwar wants to see ‘progress’ in local poll as he eyes next general election

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he hopes his party can show “progress” at the local council election, as he eyed the fight for Downing Street. Polls have been positive for the party in Scotland, with one survey by Survation released ...

02 May 2022 at 13:55

Scotland

Sarwar commits to tackling shoplifting after rise in offences

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has committed to tackling rising shoplifting if elected as first minister next year, accusing the Scottish Government of a “soft-touch approach”. Figures released in June show a 57% increase in shoplifting in ...

10 Sept 2025 at 00:01

SNP MSP Kevin Stewart will not seek re-election following illness

SNP MSP and former minister Kevin Stewart will not stand for re-election to Holyrood next year, he has announced. In a letter to the First Minister, the Aberdeen Central MSP said he was not “100% physically fit” after a four-week absence due ...

08 Sept 2025 at 12:35

Scotland

SNP MSP Ruth Maguire will not seek re-election due to cancer treatment

SNP MSP Ruth Maguire will not seek re-election in 2026 because she is to undergo treatment for cancer. Ms Maguire, who represents Cunninghame South, first received successful treatment for cervical cancer in 2021, but was recently told by ...

16 Nov 2024 at 12:05

Scotland

Lib Dems set sights on winning more seats than the Tories at Holyrood in 2026

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has set his sights on overtaking the Tories in 2026 Holyrood elections. After the party increased its number of Scottish MPs to six in the general election, meaning it has more ...

16 Nov 2024 at 16:30

SNP chief executive Murray Foote to step down after just over a year in post

Scotland

SNP chief executive Murray Foote to step down after just over a year in the role

The SNP’s chief executive has announced his resignation after just over a year in the role, saying he could no longer make the personal commitment required for the job. Murray Foote was appointed to the position in August last ...

18 Oct 2024 at 11:39

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to become an MSP as well

SNP Westminster leader announces bid to become an MSP

The SNP’s Westminster leader has submitted an application to stand for the party at the next Scottish Parliament election – but, if elected, he also aims to remain an MP. Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper, Stephen ...

12 Nov 2024 at 11:42

First-time voters aged 16 ‘more likely to build voting habit than those aged 18’

Youngsters who voted in local and Scottish Parliament elections for the first time aged 16 are more likely to retain the habit than older first-time voters, a study suggests. Those able to vote at age 16-17 in Scotland ...

16 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

I won’t work with Reform but won’t turn down good ideas, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour will not work with Reform UK in the next parliament, the party’s leader has said, but he added they will not turn their back on “good ideas”. The Nigel Farage-led party has been surging in the polls in ...

04 Feb 2025 at 15:19

Scotland

Swinney rules out working with Reform on future Scottish budget

Scotland’s First Minister has said there is “absolutely no way” he would work with Reform UK to pass a Scottish budget if the party wins a raft of MSPs at next year’s election. Nigel Farage’s party has seen ...

31 Jan 2025 at 09:40

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