Holyrood will not be recalled after EU agrees Brexit extension
The Scottish Parliament will not be recalled after EU leaders agreed to a second extension to the Brexit process, Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has confirmed.
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Active Girls committee commended in parliament
A committee which encourages girls in Aberdeen to live active lives has been commended in parliament.
Views sought on changes to business rates in Scotland
Taxes on business rates will be reviewed by the Scottish Parliament, with proposals to change the charitable status of independent schools.
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.
Nine in 10 MSPs attend anti-sexism workshops
The vast majority of MSPs have attended culture of respect training workshops, which explain the need for zero tolerance of sexism and sexual harassment.
MSPs will be recalled in case of no-deal Brexit, Presiding Officer confirms
The Scottish Parliament will meet during recess if the UK is due to leave the EU without a deal next Friday, Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has said.
No-deal Brexit ‘likely’ to cause cancellation of Holyrood recess, MSPs told
Holyrood is “likely” to meet next week if the UK is forced out of the European Union with no deal in place, MSPs have been told.
Teacher shortages limiting pupils’ subject choices, Education Scotland admits
Teacher shortages are limiting the number of subjects pupils can choose to study in schools, the head of Education Scotland has admitted to MSPs.
Prison deaths in Scotland ‘nothing short of a massacre’
The number of deaths at Scottish jails are “nothing short of a massacre”, according to the parents of a student who took her own life while behind bars.
Scottish Parliament looking for people born on day it was established
The Scottish Parliament is looking for Scots born on the day it was established as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Climate campaigners as young as seven to meet global scientists and MSPs
Climate change protesters as young as seven have been invited to have their say at the Scottish Parliament.
Salmond complaint committee to raise ‘preservation of evidence’ concerns with FM
The committee set up to investigate how misconduct allegations against Alex Salmond were handled by the Scottish Government is to raise issues concerning the “preservation of evidence” with the First Minister.
Best of the Blue Toon showcased at Holyrood
The very best of the Blue Toon has been showcased at Holyrood.
More must be done to regain customer trust, says ScotRail boss
ScotRail must do more to regain the trust of customers following a decline in performance levels, rail boss Alex Hynes has said.
Scottish Parliament ‘should have role in developing post-EU laws’
The Scottish Parliament should have a role in adapting laws and regulations in areas currently governed by the EU after Brexit, a committee convenor has said.
Record number of EU citizens registered to vote in Scottish elections
The number of EU citizens registered to vote in Scottish Parliament and local government elections is at an all time high, official statistics have revealed.
Patrick Harvie calls Holyrood security entry system a ‘dystopian nightmare’
Patrick Harvie has compared new security entrance requirements at Holyrood to “something out of a dystopian nightmare”.
MSPs join forces to support Sciaf appeal
Politicians from all parties at Holyrood have backed a charity campaign to help some of the world’s poorest people.
Holyrood adopts new policy on sexual harassment
A new policy on sexual harassment has come into force at the Scottish Parliament.
Police ‘don’t know’ about dog control laws passed almost 10 years ago – MSP
Police officers do not all know about dog control legislation introduced by Holyrood almost a decade ago, MSPs have been told.
Cutting speed limit to 20mph ‘cheapest way to save lives’
Cutting the speed limit to 20mph in residential streets would be the cheapest way to save lives, the MSP behind the plan has argued.
Call to crack down on unqualified people identifying as electricians
A law must be introduced to clamp down on unqualified people calling themselves electricians, according to an MSP.
Scottish students strike again to demand action on climate change
Hundreds of schoolchildren and students have gathered across the country to demand action over climate change.
Scottish waters can’t be Brexit bargaining chip, minister says
Access to Scottish waters must not be “used as a bargaining chip in Brexit negotiations”, the Fisheries Minister has warned.
Blow for SNP’s independence hopes despite poll lead
The majority of Scots do not want another independence referendum for at least five years according to a new survey.
Youngsters urge MSPs to back first aid teaching in primary schools
A teenager and two 10-year-old girls are urging the Scottish Government to back the teaching of first aid in primary schools across the country.
Pupils with additional needs face ‘absolutely abhorrent’ situation
Children with additional needs are being prevented from moving to specialist schools by councils because of the cost, MSPs have been told.
Edinburgh pupils will not be penalised for climate strikes
Pupils in Edinburgh will be able to take part in climate strikes unpunished.
Johnstone and Harvie to share Green leadership duties at Holyrood
The responsibility for leading the Scottish Greens at Holyrood will now be shared by two of the party’s MSPs.
From turnips to toys – Sturgeon urged to tackle ‘wasteful’ packaging
The Scottish Government is committed to “substantially reducing” plastic packaging, Nicola Sturgeon said, after being pressed on the “idiotic” and “wasteful” wrapping on products ranging from turnips to toys.
Child smacking ban would be ‘patronising and elitist’, MSPs told
Criminalising parents who smack their children would be “negative, patronising and elitist”, MSPs have been warned.