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Here's what you need to know as Holyrood returns from summer recess

HOLYROOD returns from recess this week and MSPs are looking at a packed parliamentary term as the 2026 election looms.

The National (Scotland)

Anas Sarwar claims 'cultural issue in SNP not Scottish Labour' despite police probes

ANAS Sarwar has denied there is a cultural issue in Scottish Labour despite a score of police probes and convictions against party figures –…

The National (Scotland)

Alister Jack claims gender reform block led to Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

ALISTER Jack has claimed that his decision to use a Section 35 order to block Holyrood’s gender reforms from becoming law led to Nicola…

The National (Scotland)

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MSPs 'interviewed as part of police probe into secret camera in Holyrood toilet'

SEVERAL MSPs and other parliamentary staff have allegedly been contacted by police as part of an investigation into claims a camera was placed in a…

The National (Scotland)

No covert recording devices found in police searches of Holyrood toilets

Parliament bosses said there will be ‘enhanced additional checks’ going forward.

Evening Standard

Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth charged after ‘camera hidden in Holyrood toilet’

Suspended Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been charged over allegations a secret camera was placed in toilets inside the Scottish Parliament ...

The National (Scotland)

Introducing assisted dying services ‘won’t be straightforward’, think tank says

A new report from the Nuffield Trust said ‘comprehensive planning’ and ‘adequate resources’ would be needed for such a policy to be introduced.

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Jackie Baillie reported to Holyrood authorities over alleged rule breach

SCOTTISH Labour’s deputy leader has been reported to parliamentary authorities for alleged rule breaches, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says new Reform MSP should quit Holyrood

The Reform MSP who defected from the Tories this week should stand down, First Minister John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland)

MSP should stand down after defection to Reform, says Swinney

Graham Simpson announced he was leaving the Scottish Conservatives to join Nigel Farage’s party on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Social Justice Secretary calls benefit cuts 'dividing line' for 2026 elections

THE Social Justice Secretary has said welfare will be a clear dividing line in the 2026 Holyrood election as Labour and the Conservatives pursue…

The National (Scotland)

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

It came as Tory MSP Graham Simpson defected to his party.

Evening Standard

Scottish Conservative MSP defects to Reform UK in fresh blow to Tory group

THE Scottish Tories have suffered another humiliating loss with the defection ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Tories 'expect more MSP defections before 2026 elections', insider says

The Scottish Conservatives are preparing for more high-profile defections and resignations before the 2026 Holyrood elections, reports say.

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Block Scottish civil servants from independence work, Tory group leader says

CIVIL servants in Scotland should not be allowed to work on independence, the Scottish Tories have said ...

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Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly taps into SNP discontent over party’s future

Her critics have reacted with fury but some in party feel nostalgia and ‘sense of loss for independence movement’

The National (Scotland)

Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics?

RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year.

The National (Scotland)

'End of an era': Patrick Harvie looks back at 17 years leading Scottish Greens

“IT is going to be a little weird,” Patrick Harvie says, as he ponders a future outside of the top job in the Scottish Greens after 17 years.

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SNP rebels set 'independence day' date in amended plans

A GROUP of SNP rebels have amended their independence plan and set a date for Scottish independence after their initial proposal was dropped from…

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth arrested and charged over indecent images

The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due to appear in court at a later date

Evening Standard

JK Rowling ‘entitled to speak her view’ on trans issues, says Sturgeon

But the former Scottish first minister suggested the writer could be subject to ‘more scrutiny’ on such matters.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens need to 'broaden appeal outside of middle class voters'

THE Greens need to “broaden their appeal” outside of urban Scotland ahead of the next Holyrood elections, Gillian Mackay has said.

Evening Standard

Swinney says SNP majority at Holyrood could make second referendum a ‘reality’

John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

The National (Scotland)

'Deeply ironic': Scottish Labour slammed for publishing fake newspaper

SCOTTISH Labour have been criticised for distributing a fake newspaper called “Scotland’s Voice” to prospective voters ...

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Shone Craven: What qualities make a great political leader?

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