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.
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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.
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman wins top politician award
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has been named as Scotland’s Politician of the Year just five months after taking on the high-profile job.
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.
Number of children in emotional distress ‘increasing exponentially’, MSPs told
The number of children suffering from emotional distress is “increasing exponentially”, the chair of specialist taskforce reviewing mental health care for youngsters has warned.
Science industry leader warns kelp ban would send out ‘chilling message’
Banning the mechanical harvesting of kelp would send a “chilling” message to science companies in Scotland, industry leaders have warned.
Kelp ban could see Scotland lose £300m industry, warns biotech firm
Scotland could lose out on a £300 million industry if MSPs vote to ban the industrial harvesting of kelp in its waters, company bosses have claimed.
Boy who helped save mother’s life backs first aid in schools campaign
A young boy who helped save his mother’s life after she collapsed unconscious is calling for first aid to be taught in all state primary schools.
Preview of ‘moving’ Armistice illumination held at Scottish Parliament
A preview of a special light and sound projection to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice has taken place at the Scottish Parliament.
Partnership deal puts young people ‘at the heart’ of Holyrood
Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has pledged that young people will continue to have a “strong voice” in the Scottish Parliament.
Tory MSP Annie Wells suspended from Holyrood
Scottish Conservative MSP Annie Wells has been suspended from Holyrood.
DWP official warns ‘significant numbers’ will lose out on Universal Credit
The roll-out of Universal Credit will mean a “significant number” of people will receive less financial support, a senior official with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said.
Tory MSP Annie Wells set to be suspended from Holyrood
MSPs are set to vote to suspend Tory Annie Wells from Holyrood.
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.
Police Scotland ‘inappropriately recorded’ allegations against officers
Police Scotland bosses have been accused of having “inappropriately recorded” allegations made against officers.
Rape allegation recorded as ‘incivility’ by police, MSPs told
Police Scotland bosses have been accused of having “inappropriately recorded” allegations made by the public, MSPs were told, including a rape claim that was recorded as an “incivility”.
Rape allegation against police officer recorded as ‘incivility’, MSPs told
An allegation of rape against a police officer was “inappropriately recorded” as an “incivility” instead of a crime, MSPs were told.
Names of war dead to illuminate Scottish Parliament
The names of all those who died serving on behalf of Scotland in the First World War will be projected onto the Scottish Parliament building to mark 100 years since the armistice.
Tory MSP Annie Wells facing week-long ban from Holyrood
Conservative MSP Annie Wells faces being suspended from Holyrood for five days.
MSPs ‘concerned’ as Scottish Enterprise commits just £500,000 from £10m fund
Scottish Enterprise has invested just £500,000 from a cash pot of £10 million, a report from Holyrood’s Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee has revealed.
Silhouette statue depicting ‘every First World War soldier’ unveiled at Holyrood
A silhouette statue of a First World War soldier has been unveiled at the Scottish Parliament.
New £950,000 centre for pre-recording evidence from child witnesses
Plans have been announced for a new £950,000 centre to enable children and vulnerable adults to give evidence without attending court.
Independence majority could be lost in next election – poll
The pro-independence majority at Holyrood could be lost in the next Scottish election, according to a poll.
Davidson and partner ‘delighted’ at birth of baby boy
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson and partner Jen Wilson have said they are “delighted” at the birth of their baby boy.
Ruth Davidson gives birth to baby boy
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has given birth to a baby boy.
Nicola Sturgeon contacted Spanish PM over Kirsty Maxwell death probe
Nicola Sturgeon has contacted the Spanish prime minister in a bid to ensure police and prosecutors are being given the “necessary resources” to investigate the death of Scottish holidaymaker Kirsty Maxwell.