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The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Holyrood rejects Scottish Labour's winter fuel scheme replacement bid

SCOTTISH Labour’s proposals for a replacement to the Winter Fuel Payment have been rejected in a Holyrood vote.

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'Desperate': Greens reject Alba claims of dropping independence 'red line'

THE Scottish Greens have hit out at Alba after they accused the party of dropping their independence "red line" in supporting the Budget…

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Scottish ministers mull tax rise for wealthy amid tricky budget decisions

Finance secretary must find way to bring either Greens or Lib Dems onboard while plugging possible £200m shortfall

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Reform will help SNP at 2026 Holyrood elections, Scottish Tory leader claims

The rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK will only help the SNP by splitting the vote, the leader of the Scottish Tories has claimed.

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Angus Robertson to steer SNP's 2026 Holyrood campaign

SNP minister Angus Robertson will steer the party’s Holyrood election campaign, it has been announced...

The National (Scotland)

Reform insist Nigel Farage isn't 'scared' of Scotland despite snubbing Perth event

REFORM UK have denied Nigel Farage is “scared” of Scotland after he failed to attend the party’s conference in Perth.

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK ‘bullish and optimistic’ as polls predict success in Scotland

Recent polling puts party above 10%, which could result in up to 12 MSPs at next Scottish parliament elections

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Labour Budget 'treated Scotland as an afterthought', Finance Secretary says

THE Scottish Government’s upcoming Budget will put more money in Scots’ pockets, the Finance Secretary has said, as she accused Labour of…

The National (Scotland)

Budget will set Scotland up to ‘win big’ in future, says Robison

The Finance Secretary will outline the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

MSP behind Scottish assisted dying legislation ‘confident’ after Commons vote

THE MSP behind the Scottish Bill to introduce assisted dying has said he is "confident" colleagues will back his bill in Holyrood,…

The National (Scotland)

MSP behind Scottish assisted dying Bill ‘delighted’ at Commons vote

Liam McArthur’s Member’s Bill would bring about a similar change in the law north of the border.

Evening Standard

Why SNP MPs are not voting on Westminster assisted dying bill

THE Commons today considers one of the biggest potential social changes in Britain since the legalisation of abortion.

The National (Scotland)

Reform 'aim to be kingmakers at Holyrood – and would make Anas Sarwar first minister'

The Reform party aims to be the “kingmakers” at the Scottish Parliament election in 2026 and would vote for Anas Sarwar to become First Minister…

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Shona Robison has ‘limited room for manoeuvre’ in Budget, think tank warns

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison only has “limited room for manoeuvre” in next week’s Scottish Budget, experts have warned, despite the…

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour won't listen – except when their ambition's on the line

THE Scottish Government has announced that it will introduce a scheme to support pensioners who have lost their Winter Fuel Payment ...

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Scottish ministers pledge universal winter fuel payments for pensioners

SNP says heating payment will go to ‘every single Scottish pensioner’ from next year

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SNP intend to fully dual A96 despite review's recommendations, minister tells MSPs

THE Scottish Government intends to fully dual the A96, the Transport Secretary has told MSPs ...

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Scottish Government expected to announce winter fuel support for pensioners

SUPPORT for pensioners who have lost their Winter Fuel Payment is expected to be announced by the Scottish Government today, to mitigate the…

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Evening Standard

Swinney hints at new energy bill support for pensioners

It comes after his Government delayed its devolved version of the winter fuel payment after cuts by the UK Government.

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SNP ready for early Holyrood election if Budget fails to pass, says John Swinney

JOHN Swinney has insisted the SNP are ready for an early Holyrood election if the Scottish Budget fails to pass.

The National (Scotland)

Emergency legislation to release short-term prisoners early passes at Holyrood

A Bill reducing the automatic release point for short-term prisoners has been passed by MSPs.

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Anas Sarwar says he isn't 'playing politics' with Winter Fuel Payment U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has insisted he isn’t “playing politics” over the Winter Fuel Payment despite urging the Scottish Government to bring it back in…

The National (Scotland)

'Gaslighting a nation': Scottish Labour slammed over Winter Fuel Payment vote U-turn

SCOTTISH Labour have been slammed after unveiling plans to force a vote in Holyrood on bringing back a Winter Fuel Payment

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour to force vote on winter fuel payments

The UK Government announced in the summer that winter fuel payment would no longer be universal, scuppering Scottish Government plans.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour to force Holyrood vote on Winter Fuel Payment

Scottish Labour have unveiled plans to push the Scottish Government to reintroduce a Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners ...

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