Lowering speed limit could increase casualties, MSPs warned
Cutting speed limits on residential streets could lead to an increase in road casualties, MSPs have been told.
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Alex Salmond complaint committee puts inquiry on hold
A Holyrood committee set up to probe how misconduct allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond were handled has agreed to put its work on hold until the conclusion of a court case against him.
Argyll farmer – who had 17 ewes killed in sheep worrying incident – brings case to parliament
An Argyll farmer who had his sheep viciously attacked and killed in a gruesome dog attack will share his experience with the Scottish Parliament.
Alex Salmond complaint inquiry committee to meet for first time
A special Holyrood committee set up to probe how misconduct allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond were handled is to meet for the first time.
Drug-driving limits and roadside testing to be considered by MSPs
A new zero-tolerance limit for drug-driving and the introduction of roadside testing is to be considered by MSPs.
Scottish health boards owed £3.2m by foreign patients, report finds
Scottish health boards are owed more than £3.2 million by patients from outwith the European Economic Area who have not paid for treatment over the last five years, a Holyrood committee has found.
Tens of thousands of Scots could be ‘fleeced’ by new parking charge, Tories say
Workers face being “thumped” by plans to allow councils across Scotland to introduce a tax if they park their car at their place of employment, the Tories have claimed.
Campaigners tell MSPs about life with ‘insidious, incurable’ lung disease
Sufferers of an “insidious” incurable lung disease have called on the Scottish Government to do more to raise awareness of the condition.
Four former SNP ministers considered for Alex Salmond committee
Four former SNP ministers will be put forward to sit on the Holyrood committee being set up to investigate how complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond were handled.
Glasgow School of Art submits new evidence ‘to address speculation’ over fire
The Glasgow School of Art has submitted new evidence to MSPs about the second fire which broke out following what they say is “a need to address further rumours, supposition and speculation”.
MSP and breast cancer survivor sister unite to support World Cancer Day
An MSP and her breast cancer survivor sister are urging people to help raise money for research by wearing a unity band to support World Cancer Day.
Miners call for national memorial at Scottish Parliament
Former miners are stepping up calls for a national monument to be created in memory of those who worked in the industry.
MSP highlights Aberdeen City deal in parliament
MSP Maureen Watt has brought the issue of the Aberdeen City Region Deal to parliament.
Brexit a ‘game-changer’ for police, warns Justice Secretary
Planning for Brexit has been a “game-changer” for Scotland’s police force as it prepares to recruit 120 more officers, the Justice Secretary has said.
Ex-NHS Tayside boss given inflated payout to avoid any tribunal, MSPs told
Bosses at a struggling health board knew their former chief executive should only have been paid three months’ notice – but they gave her six months amid concerns she could bring age and sex discrimination claims against them, a Holyrood committee has heard.
Scottish Parliament urged to do more on climate change
Urgent action must be taken in Scotland to tackle climate changing emissions, big businesses have said.
British Sign Language provided at FMQs for first time
The Scottish Parliament has introduced sign language interpretation in its coverage of First Minister’s Questions for the first time.
Mouse spotted making dash for freedom during Scottish Parliament meeting
An uninvited visitor was captured on camera at a Scottish Parliament committee meeting – a mouse.
Scottish Parliament bosses plan events to mark 20th anniversary
Holyrood bosses are planning a year-long programme of special events to commemorate the Parliament’s 20th anniversary.
Options for Holyrood building inquiry revealed in official papers
Jack McConnell outlined a range of options for the inquiry into spiralling cost for the Scottish Parliament building to his Cabinet, official papers show.
F1 star launches festive campaign to tackle drink-driving
Formula One legend Mika Hakkinen brought a supercar to Holyrood as he launched a festive campaign urging people to never drink and drive.
Brexit can be stopped, says Nicola Sturgeon
The chances of stopping Brexit and keeping the UK in the European Union are the greatest they have been since the Leave vote, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Growth deal for Moray hailed as potential ‘game changer’ at Scottish Parliament showcase
Moray’s bid for a £200 million growth deal to fund large-scale projects across the region has been described as a potential “game changer” for communities.
Greens urge Nicola Sturgeon to legislate for ‘Climate Emergency’
Legislation being brought forward at Holyrood to help tackle climate change needs to be upgraded to a “Climate Emergency Bill”, Scottish Greens said.
MSPs vote to reject Brexit withdrawal plans and no-deal scenario
Holyrood has formally voted against both Theresa May’s Brexit deal and the prospect of quitting the European Union with no deal in place.
MSPs to vote to reject both PM’s withdrawal plans and no-deal Brexit
The Scottish Parliament will today vote against Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal, with MSPs calling instead for a “better alternative” to the PM’s plans be taken forward.
Holyrood to make clear its ‘overwhelming’ opposition to Brexit deal
Holyrood will vote against Theresa May’s Brexit deal next week after all parties except the Tories teamed up and announced they will put a joint motion forward for debate.
North-east MSP cleared of financial impropriety following lobbying row
A North East MSP has said he hopes a "line can be drawn" after he was cleared of financial impropriety following a lobbying row.
North-east MSP cleared of financial impropriety following lobbying row
A north-east MSP has said he hopes a "line can be drawn" after he was cleared of financial impropriety by a standards watchdog following a lobbying row.
Parliamentary seal of approval for new air ambulance in Aberdeen
A motion has been lodged in parliament celebrating plans to base a new charity air ambulance in Aberdeen.
North-east MSP mixed up in lobbying controversy expected to learn fate next week
A north-east MSP mixed up in a lobbying controversy is expected to learn his fate next week.
Man who sparked major security alert whilst trying to set fire to the Scottish Parliament gets jail sentence
A man who tried to set fire to the Scottish Parliament, held a large kitchen knife over his head and said he wanted the police to kill him has been jailed.