Scotland Politics

John Swinney declares SNP 'back in business' after Nicola Sturgeon cleared by cops Daily Record14:25
Academic calls for ‘real change’ by banning smoking in homes with children Evening Standard14:01
Peter Murrell charges 'should be in the public domain' as Alex Salmond comparison made Scottish Daily Express13:43
The Labour Government must scrap its damaging plans for social security cuts Daily Record04:46
Scottish Labour MP claims disability cuts will 'impoverish' vulnerable people Daily Record04:46
Humiliation for John Swinney as poll shows public want SNP to scrap flagship policy Scottish Daily Express00:06
We need a Scottish Government standing up for workers and creating jobs for our young people Daily Record04:46

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Councils have enough cash to fix potholes - Swinney BBC16:06

In the last half-hour

SNP urged not to fall behind England in dealing with pothole scourge as Scotland's roads crumble Scottish Daily Express15:45

In the last 2 hours

Edinburgh gang violence: John Swinney calls attacks 'utterly unacceptable' The Scottish Herald14:55

John Swinney declares SNP 'back in business' after Nicola Sturgeon cleared by cops Daily Record14:25

Scotland avoided PPE ‘VIP lane’ due to devolution, UK Covid-19 Inquiry told Evening Standard14:21

'Scotland didn't have a Covid PPE VIP lane and we didn't need one' STV14:20

Scottish Government announces 'very welcome' £25m playpark investment STV14:20

In the last 4 hours

Academic calls for ‘real change’ by banning smoking in homes with children Evening Standard14:01

SNP is 'back in business' ahead of Holyrood elections declares John Swinney The National, Scotland13:59

Peter Murrell charges 'should be in the public domain' as Alex Salmond comparison made Scottish Daily Express13:43

Swinney: SNP is 'back in business' and will beat Labour in 2026 The Scottish Herald13:33

Swinney speaks of ‘unbearable’ loss of life from Covid on lockdown anniversary Evening Standard13:30

Former SNP MP recalls Alex Salmond acquittal five years on from landmark trial Daily Record13:25

Swinney dodges question on UK Chancellor's future amid 'deeply worrying' cuts The Scottish Herald13:03

John Swinney declares SNP is ‘back in business’ Evening Standard13:00

John Swinney defends free university tuition as poll says opinions divided The National, Scotland12:59

SNP calls for Rachel Reeves to make minimum wage equal for all ages in Spring Statement Daily Record12:13

In the last 6 hours

Scottish policies will 'keep child poverty levels well below the rest of the UK' The National, Scotland11:26

New blow for Scottish independence as most Scots feel safer as part of the UK Scottish Daily Express11:00

Businesses back SNP for growth as Labour suffer drop in support, poll says The National, Scotland10:55

Scottish councils to receive funding for play parks Government Business10:54

£25 million to improve play parks in Scotland Education Business10:48

John Swinney should show some bottle and allow the sale of booze at Scottish football Scottish Daily Express10:34

Scots support retaining Trident nuclear deterrent, poll shows The Scotsman10:32

In the last 8 hours

Swinney to announce £25m funding for councils to improve play parks STV08:19

Earlier today

Ash Regan: Making sure democracy works is a task for all of us The National, Scotland07:43

Prosecutors warn Tory dog theft law could create justice system 'anomaly' The Scottish Herald06:37

SNP set for benefits spending collision with Labour to rescue poverty targets The Scotsman06:08

Scots divided on future of SNP's 'free tuition' for university students as half say they… The Scotsman06:08

'Woefully let down': Just 10 victims notified of SNP's early release of hundreds of prisoners The Scotsman06:04

'Unacceptable': SNP ministers urged to act as '£150m investment' left in limbo The National, Scotland05:19

Scottish Labour MP says party cannot claim it isn’t bringing back austerity The National, Scotland05:19

The Labour Government must scrap its damaging plans for social security cuts Daily Record04:46

Scottish Labour MP claims disability cuts will 'impoverish' vulnerable people Daily Record04:46

We need a Scottish Government standing up for workers and creating jobs for our young people Daily Record04:46

Labour MP slams party's £5bn welfare cut: ‘We cannot claim there is no austerity’ The Scottish Herald00:40

Humiliation for John Swinney as poll shows public want SNP to scrap flagship policy Scottish Daily Express00:06

Yesterday

Fury as just 10 victims of crime are notified about prisoner release as SNP leave hundreds 'in… Scottish Daily Express22:17 23-Mar-25

Government's £5bn welfare cuts amounts to return to austerity, Labour MP says Morning Star17:20 23-Mar-25

Swinney: SNP ‘knows where it stands’ after police close Sturgeon probe The Scottish Herald15:11 23-Mar-25

'Austerity in new clothes': Labour MP calls out Anas Sarwar on spending cuts The National, Scotland14:33 23-Mar-25

Police decline to intervene as anti-abortion protesters flout buffer zone law The National, Scotland14:13 23-Mar-25

SNP wastes £6.5m of your money on failed court cases such as gender fight and independence Scottish Daily Express13:59 23-Mar-25

Former SNP Health Secretary 'understands' anger of Covid bereaved Daily Record13:50 23-Mar-25

First Minister to visit New York to promote business during Tartan Week STV13:16 23-Mar-25

John Swinney to visit New York to promote business during Tartan Week The National, Scotland12:34 23-Mar-25

Almost quarter of SNP’s female MSPs to step down amid ‘hostile environment’ Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:13 23-Mar-25

Jeane Freeman has 'no regrets' over Covid lockdown five years on as she defends 'deadly' care… Scottish Daily Express12:05 23-Mar-25

Fergus Ewing to step down as SNP candidate Farmers Guardian12:04 23-Mar-25

John Swinney in humiliating plea to SNP donors as he claims 'you can trust us with your money' Scottish Daily Express11:16 23-Mar-25

Nicola Sturgeon to embark on 'rehabilitation tour' - but public will never know the full truth Scottish Daily Express11:06 23-Mar-25

Ferries are being used as a political football in Scotland UK Defence Journal11:04 23-Mar-25

End of SNP police probe 'helps' 2026 election campaign, John Swinney admits The National, Scotland10:09 23-Mar-25

Scottish Government care home pay policy 'not fit for purpose' The Scottish Herald07:43 23-Mar-25

The Kirk opposes death penalty, but it's a bit late for those it killed for blasphemy The Scottish Herald07:43 23-Mar-25

Scottish Government urged to raise care home pay to £15 per hour The Scottish Herald07:12 23-Mar-25

So what were Police Scotland spending two years and millions of pounds investigating? The Scottish Herald07:12 23-Mar-25

Let's listen to the BBC and not get carried away with Reform UK's success in Scottish polls The Scotsman06:13 23-Mar-25

How veteran Highland nationalist Fergus Ewing went from SNP royalty to rebel outcast The Press and Journal06:09 23-Mar-25

Rape survivors condemn 'shoddy' transcript SNP Government pilot scheme The Scotsman06:01 23-Mar-25

‘Domestic abuse victims face homelessness if bill isn't changed', say Scottish Greens The Scottish Herald05:51 23-Mar-25

Rachel Reeves must bring in 'Netflix' tax so public service broadcasting can survive The National, Scotland05:03 23-Mar-25

Inside story of Scottish Labour haemorrhaging activists amid disability cuts row The National, Scotland05:03 23-Mar-25

Huge kebab chain linked to Anas Sarwar advertises jobs below minimum wage The National, Scotland05:03 23-Mar-25

'Mainstream' Scotland must grow a backbone if it wants to counter Reform UK The National, Scotland05:03 23-Mar-25

John Swinney vows SNP donor money is safe with him at private meeting Daily Record04:57 23-Mar-25

Trans killer's jail rammy leaves female prison officer injured in women's wing Daily Record04:52 23-Mar-25

John Swinney going on taxpayer-funded jolly to New York just weeks after insulting US President … Scottish Daily Express00:16 23-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to her crime writer friend Val McDermid for supporting her during… MailOnline21:23 22-Mar-25

Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut days after being cleared in SNP finances probe Daily Record20:48 22-Mar-25

SNP 'spectacular' fail as flagship broadband vow not even half complete four years on from… Scottish Daily Express20:21 22-Mar-25

Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut after being cleared by police Belfast Telegraph20:15 22-Mar-25

Sturgeon makes 'comedy debut and finale' days after being cleared in SNP probe STV20:14 22-Mar-25

SNP's 'broken promise' over drug consumption room as just a handful of addicts referred for… MailOnline19:00 22-Mar-25

Optimization of commercial SNP arrays and the generation of a high-efficiency GenoBaits Peanut 10K panel Nature.com18:19 22-Mar-25

Nicola Sturgeon to make comedy debut at Glasgow festival BBC16:06 22-Mar-25

The SNP has a woman problem The Spectator13:17 22-Mar-25

SNP ministers accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over Aberdeen City Council’s ‘fire and rehire’ row The Press and Journal10:38 22-Mar-25

Desperate SNP Government blame Westminster for huge £22.7bn public spending black hole Scottish Daily Express08:39 22-Mar-25

Parties battle for Scottish business vote Daily Business08:14 22-Mar-25

Glenrothes by-election: SNP, Labour and Reform name their candidates Fife Today08:11 22-Mar-25

'Vainglorious Sarwar faces leading Scottish Labour to worst devolution-era defeat' The Scottish Herald07:57 22-Mar-25

Brian Taylor: Is John Swinney right to accuse Labour of perpetuating Tory austerity? The Scottish Herald07:52 22-Mar-25

Brian Donnelly: SNP’s axing of forestry fund puts industry progress back years The Scottish Herald07:50 22-Mar-25

Russell Findlay claims SNP should review net zero target to avoid 'economic sabotage' The Scotsman06:02 22-Mar-25

Why I can't stand for the SNP at the next election after a quarter century as an MSP Daily Record04:37 22-Mar-25

Aldc By-Election Report, 20th March Liberal Democrat Voice (Weblog)23:18 21-Mar-25

Stress our parents suffered during police probe was horrendous, says Sturgeon's sister MailOnline20:17 21-Mar-25

Easterhouse community worker to represent her area after election win Glasgow Evening Times20:00 21-Mar-25

Green MSP becomes rector of struggling Dundee University The National, Scotland19:57 21-Mar-25

The lessons for Scottish politics from two Glasgow by-elections The National, Scotland18:26 21-Mar-25

Meet the new generation of SNP hopefuls running for Holyrood The National, Scotland18:15 21-Mar-25

SNP probe: Sturgeon ‘in the clear’, Murrell facing embezzlement rap Morning Star17:51 21-Mar-25

Kate Forbes on Fergus Ewing: ‘I hope he understands how grateful Highlanders are for his many years of service’ Ross-shire Journal, Scotland17:43 21-Mar-25

Swinney looks forward to Sturgeon’s contribution to SNP after being cleared Evening Standard17:12 21-Mar-25

Green MSP voted Dundee University rector pledges to ‘shine light’ on governance STV17:04 21-Mar-25

SNP ministers should join with us to solve generational work problem – Murray Belfast Telegraph16:48 21-Mar-25

Retiring SNP veteran considering independent run Morning Star16:40 21-Mar-25

Susan Aitken says politicians need to address low turnout after wins Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:39 21-Mar-25

Scotland's top 10 work-shy regions revealed - as almost a fifth of Clackmannanshire on sickness … Scottish Daily Express16:31 21-Mar-25

Aquaculture champion Ewing will not stand for SNP at next election FishFarmingExpert16:26 21-Mar-25

John Swinney: I look forward to Nicola Sturgeon campaigning for SNP ahead of 2026 election The Scotsman16:22 21-Mar-25

Swinney defends Scottish tax rates after CBI boss's 'handbrake on growth' warning The Scottish Herald16:20 21-Mar-25

Swinney hopes Nicola Sturgeon helps SNP campaign as Branchform probe ends The Scottish Herald16:09 21-Mar-25

Sarwar 'doesn't need to comment' on resignations over welfare cuts STV16:08 21-Mar-25

Keir Starmer is a gift to Scottish nationalism The Spectator16:05 21-Mar-25

Tory MSP calls for violence on Tillicoultry buses to end Alloa Advertiser15:52 21-Mar-25

Fergus Ewing’s decision not stand for the SNP reflects party’s ‘broken relationship with rural Scotland’ Inverness Courier, Scotland15:47 21-Mar-25

Skint Dundee University appoints Scottish Green MSP who believes eight-year-olds can change… Scottish Daily Express15:30 21-Mar-25

Green MSP elected rector of University of Dundee Deadline News15:21 21-Mar-25

Medics struggling to get jobs despite staff shortage ‘ludicrous’, Sarwar says STV15:08 21-Mar-25

Brian Leishman: Anas Sarwar has ‘been very quiet’ on saving Grangemouth jobs Holyrood Magazine15:04 21-Mar-25

Everything Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said in his Spring Conference speech Plaid Cymru (Press Release)14:59 21-Mar-25

SNP councillor makes return to City Chambers in by election win Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:46 21-Mar-25

The Scottish Greens politician who has become rector of crisis-hit university The Scotsman14:34 21-Mar-25

view more headlines

24 Mar 16:06

Don't miss out! Get the day's top headlines delivered to your inbox

About our Scottish Politics news

Latest news on Scottish Politics, covering Holyrood parliament, SNP government, devolution debates, independence movement, and key policy developments in Scotland.

Scottish Politics is currently dominated by the Scottish National Party (SNP) government led by First Minister John Swinney, who took office in May 2024 following the resignation of Humza Yousaf. The SNP holds 62 of the 129 seats in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, operating as a minority government with occasional support from other parties.

Recent developments have seen significant changes in Scottish political leadership, with Swinney forming his cabinet in May 2024. Key appointments included Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, while Shona Robison retained her position as Finance Secretary with additional responsibility for local government. The Conservative opposition has also seen changes, with Russell Findlay replacing Douglas Ross as leader in September 2024.

The political landscape continues to be shaped by ongoing debates about Scotland's constitutional future, with discussions about a potential second independence referendum remaining at the forefront. Local issues such as healthcare provision, education reform, and economic development also feature prominently in political discourse, affecting communities across Scotland from the urban centres of Glasgow and Edinburgh to the Highland and Island regions.

Scotland's political system has evolved significantly since the establishment of the devolved Scottish Parliament in 1999. This institution has grown in influence and power through various reforms, including the Scotland Acts of 2012 and 2016, which transferred additional powers to Holyrood in areas such as taxation and welfare. The relationship between Holyrood and Westminster continues to be a defining feature of Scottish politics.

Our NewsNow feed provides comprehensive coverage of Scottish Politics from multiple perspectives and reliable sources. From parliamentary debates and policy announcements to local council decisions and grassroots movements, we keep you informed about the developments shaping Scotland's political future. Whether you're interested in national policy, local governance, or constitutional matters, our feed offers timely updates and expert analysis of Scottish political developments.

Scotland Politics

Latest News

About our Scottish Politics news

Scotland Top Stories

UK Top Stories

World Top Stories