‘No rush’ to bring in laws devolving power to local level
The Scottish Government “will not rush” to bring in new laws to devolve power to local communities, Scotland’s Communities Secretary has said.
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MSPs to quiz Michael Gove on post-Brexit future of devolved areas
Michael Gove is to be quizzed by MSPs at Holyrood over whether the UK Government intends to take policy decisions in devolved areas after Brexit.
Michael Gove accused of undermining devolution with Westminster cash proposal
Michael Gove has been accused of planning a "grubby power grab" after unveiling proposals to allow UK ministers to spend cash in devolved areas.
We will not accept faulty goods from Westminster, vows Sturgeon in VAT row
Nicola Sturgeon has hit back at claims her “incompetent” SNP Government is handing powers back to Westminster.
Scottish Government delays transfer of VAT revenue to Holyrood
Nicola Sturgeon has delayed taking £6billion worth of VAT revenue to Holyrood amid fears the transfer would hit the Scottish budget.
Twenty years of devolution: ‘Degree of scepticism’ when Tory MSPs took their seats
Given that most Conservatives campaigned against the formation of the Scottish Parliament, it was with some degree of scepticism that 18 new Tory MSPs took their seats at Holyrood.
Twenty years of devolution: Parliament’s processes have now matured
As someone who co-founded a business 36 years ago, I know only too well that there are teething problems when you start out.
Twenty years of devolution: Bringing power closer to the people was purpose of Labour government
Bringing power closer to the people: that was the purpose of the incoming Labour Government when it created the first democratically-elected Scottish Parliament in 1999.
Holyrood could elect committee conveners after 2021 elections
Holyrood could follow in the footsteps of Westminster by introducing elected committee conveners after the next Scottish Parliament elections.
Tony Blair: Brexit could push Scottish independence over the line
A hard Brexit could push "Scottish independence over the line", Tony Blair has said.
Memorable moments in Scotland’s 20 years of devolution
In two decades of devolution, the Scottish Parliament has played host to its fair share of memorable moments.
Holyrood building late and over-budget – but also award-winning
Scotland’s Parliament building has been both award-winning and highly controversial in the 20 years of devolution.
Political scandals that have rocked Holyrood during 20 years of devolution
The Scottish Parliament has not been short of scandal in its first 20 years.
Lord McConnell hails Scottish Parliament’s role in improving people’s lives
The Scottish Parliament has “definitely made a huge difference in people’s lives”, former first minister Lord McConnell has said.
Coalitions, tuition fees and scandal: Jim Wallace on 20 years of devolution
Death and scandal in the first Scottish Parliament saw Jim Wallace step up to act as first minister, but two decades on he has revealed how close the coalition government came to not happening at all.
Holyrood urged to be ‘more forward-thinking’ in next two decades
“There shall be a Scottish Parliament. I like that.”
Social Security Secretary hails ‘swift progress’ on benefits move
Scotland’s Social Security Secretary has spoken of the challenges and opportunities ahead as she marked a year since Holyrood approved legislation to see the introduction of a new benefits system north of the border.
Lord McConnell has no regrets over much-mocked pinstripe kilt
Lord McConnell has insisted he has no regrets about wearing his infamous pinstripe kilt – despite being mocked for his choice of outfit at Tartan Day in New York.
Lord McConnell urges Holyrood reforms in run-up to devolution anniversary
Holyrood’s method of electing MSPs needs to be reformed as part of a series of measures to revitalise devolution in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament’s 20th anniversary, former first minister Lord McConnell said.
Constitutional Relations Secretary vows to protect Scots law after Brexit
The Scottish Government intends to bring forward new legislation to ensure Scots law continues to align with EU rules post-Brexit after it abandoned its Continuity Bill.
Queen to give speech at Scottish Parliament almost 20 years after opening
The Queen will address the Scottish Parliament as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Scotland has ‘cast-iron mandate’ to hold indyref2 – Russell
The Scottish Government will propose a series of reforms to devolution shortly – though Constitutional Relations Secretary Mike Russell has insisted independence is the only way to become a “modern state”.
Former ministers speak out on devolution as report marks 20th anniversary
Members of the Scottish Cabinet felt as if they were “sitting on the naughty step” at times because of the strained relationship between Holyrood and Westminster over Brexit, a new report has revealed.
Welsh First Minister: Tory attitude to devolution risks ‘unravelling’ of UK
The Tories’ “grace and favour” attitude towards devolution could put the future of the UK in jeopardy, the Welsh First Minister has said.
Minister under fire over agreement with DWP on disability benefit
The Scottish Government has been accused of secretly ditching plans to take over the running of a benefit paid out to severely disabled people.
Devolution ‘at risk’ amid Brexit power grab, warns Gordon Brown
Former prime minister Gordon Brown has warned devolution is “at risk” as a result of the UK Government’s handling of Brexit.
Emergency devolution debate will be held on Monday
The SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has secured an emergency debate on Brexit after the SNP group staged a mass walkout at the Home of Commons.
Analysis: SNP walkout was a show-stopper on the national stage
Prime Minister’s Questions is normally a theatrical high point in the parliamentary week, as the leaders go head-to-head to prove they can think on their feet.
Fury as Westminster leaves no time to debate devolution aspects of Brexit bill
Furious MPs hit out yesterday claiming there would be little time to carry out a debate on the Brexit Bill clauses around devolution.
Brexit has strengthened the union, says Michael Gove
Michael Gove has revealed that he believes Brexit has strengthened unionism and forced the “nationalist threat” from the SNP into retreat.
Blackford: Tories could be wiped out again in Scotland over devolution disrespect
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has warned the Prime Minister that the Scottish Tories could be wiped out again in Scotland amid claims of their disrespect for the devolution settlement.
SNP would shackle Scottish fishermen to the EU forever, says David Duguid
North-east politicians have become embroiled in a war of words over Brexit, each claiming the other is selling-out Scotland’s fisherman.