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‘Anyone’s guess’: 2026 Holyrood election all to play for after ...
Scottish Labour’s stunning victory in July should have been the major moment of the year for the party. But instead the bigger story has been that of its fall. A series of unpopular decisions made by Keir Starmer since entering Downing Street has turned the taste of success sour, and the idea of Anas Sarwar becoming the next first minister seems even less likely now than it did in January.
FMQs: Labour accused of doing ‘cheapest budget deal’ of devolution
16 hours ago · Labour has been accused of doing the “cheapest budget deal” of devolution by Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay. Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar confirmed earlier this week that his party would abstain on the Budget Bill vote next month. This would ensure the SNP has enough votes to pass it ...
Scottish Budget set to pass as Anas Sarwar confirms Labour will …
2 days ago · The Scottish Government’s budget is set to pass after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confirmed his party will abstain. He claimed the SNP already “has the numbers” to ensure the Budget Bill is passed when it comes to a vote next month, with one other opposition party expected to support it.
MSPs called on to back Scottish Budget and help eradicate child …
3 days ago · Shirley-Anne Somerville has called on MSPs from opposition parties to back the Scottish Budget, which she says will help eradicate child poverty. This comes ahead of a debate later this afternoon in the Scottish Parliament on how the budget can improve the state of child poverty in Scotland. The ...
John Swinney: Budget stalemate would risk fuelling populism
3 days ago · "Political posturing" over Scotland's budget risks "feeding the forces of anti-politics and populism", First Minister John Swinney is to say.. In a speech to public and private sector leaders in Edinburgh, Swinney will urge opposition parties to back his government's tax and spend plan.. The SNP needs the support of at least one other party for finance secretary Shona Robison's plan to pass.
MSPs pay tribute to Alex Salmond in Holyrood
Oct 30, 2024 · Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone introduced the debate, noting the whole parliament was “shocked and saddened” by Salmond’s passing. She added: “Alex Salmond’s contribution to the development and life of this parliament is an integral part of its history.”
King Charles to visit Scottish Parliament on Monday - Holyrood …
Sep 11, 2022 · The King will then respond to the motion. The Presiding Officer said: “People across Scotland continue to mourn the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and I wish to express on behalf of the Scottish Parliament our deepest condolences to …
First Minister to miss international climate summit
Nov 7, 2024 · John Swinney will not attend the international climate summit, COP29, next week, the first time a first minister has not gone since 2019. The decision was confirmed by officials on Thursday, just two days after the government scrapped its interim climate targets.. Acting net zero secretary Gillian Martin will represent the Scottish Government at the …