Battle lines drawn as Holyrood gets new powers
The battle lines of the new parliament have been drawn following the devolution of major new powers to Holyrood.
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David Mundell demands end to “blame games” at Holyrood
The secretary of state for Scotland will today demand an end to "bickering and blame games" at Holyrood.
We’re in a “beggar’s muddle” a year on from referendum, says Sir Tom Hunter
New Holyrood powers still fall short of Smith Commission recommendations
Legislation for new Holyrood powers still falls short of recommendations made by the cross-party backed Smith Commission, according to a Scottish Parliament committee.
Talks over Holyrood powers call
New Scottish Secretary David Mundell has held talks with senior MSPs over calls to hand extensive new powers to Holyrood.
David Cameron and Nicola Sturgeon hold “positive” talks over more powers for Scotland
David Cameron is prepared to consider “sensible suggestions” for more powers for Scotland.
UK Government proposals for further devolution “sells Smith Commission short”
UK Government proposals to hand more powers to Scotland have come unstuck after being rejected by a cross-party group of MSPs.
Nicola Sturgeon says SNP is now Tories main opposition
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed that the SNP is now the main opposition to the Conservatives at Westminster while Labour embarks on a rebuilding process.
Tories commit to devolving more power to Holyrood
The Conservatives have pledged to draft new legislation to devolve more power to Holyrood within 12 months of taking office.
SNP urged to ‘give new Holyrood powers a chance’
The Scottish Government has been urged to stop campaigning for independence and give new devolved powers for Holyrood the chance to work effectively.
Peers “astonishment” at devolution speed
A group of peers has expressed "astonishment" at the way new powers are being delivered to the Scottish Parliament.
CBI chief warns of “devolution cracks”
The head of a leading business group will today warn the UK Government against rushing into "devolution by deadline".
Plans to devolve Crown Estate management fill tenant farmers with “absolute horror”
A tenant farmer on the Glenlivet estate says the prospect of Crown Estate management being put in the hands of the local authority fills the farming community with "absolute horror".
VIDEO: SNP councillors suspended for burning Smith Commission
Four SNP councillors filmed setting fire to a copy of the Smith Commission report on new powers for Holyrood have been suspended from the party for two months.
Westminster bid to give north “maximum empowerment”
The UK Government could move to bypass Scottish ministers and devolve lucrative new seabed powers directly to north and north-east communities.
Plan to ban Scots MPs from English votes
The UK Government could move to ban Scottish MPs from voting on English-only matters without bringing forward any new laws.
Row over Scottish Government’s plans for Crown Estate revenues
A row broke out over Scottish Government plans for control of the revenues generated by the Crown Estate.
Devolution report burning SNP councillors suspended from party
Three SNP councillors have been suspended from the party after they publicly burned a copy of the Smith Commission report on new powers for the Scottish Parliament.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemns report burn councillors
Scotland's First Minister has condemned a group of SNP councillors who burned a copy of the report on strengthening the Scottish Parliament's powers.
Scottish Government to continue to press for more powers
The Scottish Government will continue to argue for more powers despite sweeping proposals for more devolution recommended by the Smith Commission.
Smith Commission: Minister insists Scots MPs could still be PM
A UK Government minister insisted last night that MPs for Scottish seats could still become prime minister or chancellor in the wake of the new devolution deal.
Proposals for further powers for Holyrood received mixed reaction
A row erupted last night after the Scottish Government dismissed the Smith Commission recommendations as falling "well short" of what was expected.
Smith Commission recommends biggest transfer of powers to Holyrood since devolution
The biggest transfer of powers from Westminster to Holyrood since the establishment of the Scottish Parliament has been recommended by the Smith Commission on further devolution.
Moray youth politician hails support for lowering voting age to 16
Prime Minister David Cameron has been urged to accept a recommendation to devolve responsibility for elections to the Scottish Parliament.
“Unfair” air passenger duty tax set to be devolved
A body examining new powers for the Scottish Parliament is today expected to recommend that control over Air Passenger Duty (APD) is devolved.
Jim Murphy wants income tax powers
The MP bidding to become the new Scottish Labour leader will today back full devolution of income tax despite warnings it will pave the way for Britain's break-up.
Extra powers for Holyrood are “stepping stone” to independence
More powers for the Scottish Parliament are a mere "stepping stone" to independence, according to a north MSP.
Smith Commission urged to devolve access to mineral rights
Labour shadow energy minister Tom Greatrex is calling for mineral access rights to be devolved to Scotland.
Sturgeon calls for powers over minimum wage to be devolved
First minister-in-waiting Nicola Sturgeon has called on Westminster parties to back proposals to hand powers over the minimum wage to Holyrood.
Church leaders want more power for Holyrood to help the needy
The Church of Scotland has said it wants Holyrood to be imbued with new powers to help tackle poverty and inequality.
Alexander says North Sea devolution “disastrous”
Devolution of North Sea revenues would be "pretty disastrous" for the oil and gas industry, Danny Alexander has claimed.
Thousands have their say on more Holyrood powers
Thousands of people have submitted ideas on what kind of new powers they think should be devolved to the Scottish Parliament.