News and analysis of Scottish politics and the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood MSPs, political conferences and forums

Holyrood.com is the website of Holyrood , Scotland's fortnightly political and current affairs magazine that keeps Scottish politics informed with its award-winning and thought-provoking …

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 …

6 天之前 · Nicola Sturgeon has admitted that she was wrong to believe a new leader could “reset” the SNP government following her resignation. Humza Yousaf succeeded Sturgeon as first …

3 天之前 · More joined-up thinking and clearer support is needed to fix the scale-up crisis in the UK, a House of Lords Committee has said. Peers have urged the UK Government to “unravel …

2025年1月29日 · Michelle Thomson has confirmed she will stand down at the 2026 election. The SNP politician said a belief in Scottish independence had been her "guiding star" but she will …

2022年9月11日 · 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 …

2024年10月29日 · First Minister John Swinney has said he has “absolutely no intention” of establishing a judge-led inquiry into a row over the Hamilton probe into former first minister …

Holyrood is Scotland’s fortnightly political and current affairs magazine that keeps people informed with its award-winning and thought-provoking editorial.

2024年10月30日 · Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone introduced the debate, noting the whole parliament was “shocked and saddened” by Salmond’s passing. She added: “Alex Salmond’s …