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Scottish Government pressed over mandatory reporting of child …
8 hours ago · Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse must be considered by a new Scottish Government group, sources have told Holyrood.. The set-up of the Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation National Strategic Group was announced earlier this week amidst a political row over a grooming gangs scandal in England.
FMQs: Labour accused of doing ‘cheapest budget deal’ of devolution
1 day ago · Labour has been accused of doing the “cheapest budget deal” of devolution by Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay. Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar confirmed earlier this week that his party would abstain on the Budget Bill vote next month. This would ensure the SNP has enough votes to pass it ...
Scottish Budget set to pass as Anas Sarwar confirms Labour will …
3 days ago · The Scottish Government’s budget is set to pass after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confirmed his party will abstain. He claimed the SNP already “has the numbers” to ensure the Budget Bill is passed when it comes to a vote next month, with one other opposition party expected to support it.
‘Anyone’s guess’: 2026 Holyrood election all to play for after ...
Scottish Labour’s stunning victory in July should have been the major moment of the year for the party. But instead the bigger story has been that of its fall. A series of unpopular decisions made by Keir Starmer since entering Downing Street has turned the taste of success sour, and the idea of Anas Sarwar becoming the next first minister seems even less likely now than it did in January.
Nicola Sturgeon intervened ‘many times’ to stop Alex Salmond
23 hours ago · Nicola Sturgeon has claimed she intervened “many times” when her former boss Alex Salmond treated people poorly. The pair worked together for several years, including as first minister and deputy between 2007 and 2014. Sturgeon went on the succeed Salmond to become first minister in 2014, after ...
John Swinney: Budget stalemate would risk fuelling populism
4 days ago · "Political posturing" over Scotland's budget risks "feeding the forces of anti-politics and populism", First Minister John Swinney is to say.. In a speech to public and private sector leaders in Edinburgh, Swinney will urge opposition parties to back his government's tax and spend plan.. The SNP needs the support of at least one other party for finance secretary Shona Robison's plan to pass.
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MSPs pay tribute to Alex Salmond in Holyrood
Oct 30, 2024 · Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone introduced the debate, noting the whole parliament was “shocked and saddened” by Salmond’s passing. She added: “Alex Salmond’s contribution to the development and life of this parliament is an integral part of its history.”
Holyrood closes for business as Queen's coffin is ... - Holyrood …
Sep 9, 2022 · “As the nation enters a period of mourning, the judiciary will support the royal family and facilitate the arrangements being put in place to enable members of the public to pay their respects,” he said.