First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, walks with Finance Secretary Shona Robison as she arrives to announce the draft Budget for 2025-26 to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Wednesday December 4, 2024.


Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison promised to lift 15,000 children out of poverty as she made her Budget announcement. 

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First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House, Edinburgh, after the First Minister terminated the Bute House agreement with immediate effect. Picture date: Thursday April 25, 2024.



The First Minister of Scotland has invited leaders of other parties to his home to discuss how they can work with his minority government.

Humza Yousaf seeks 'common ground' with opponents ahead of no confidence vote

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to the media during a visit to the Hillcrest Homes housing development in Dundee, to make an announcement about investment in affordable housing. Mr Yousaf cancelled a planned speech earlier in the day as he battles for political survival, with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn saying the First Minister will "come out fighting". Picture date: Friday April 26, 2024.

The first minister has said he has no intention to resign and believes he can persuade the Scottish Greens to reconsider a no confidence vote.

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Police Scotland say a report is now to be sent to the Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal. 

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge in party finance probe

The First Minister of Scotland is nominated by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) following the resignation of a First Minister.

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In her resignation statement today, Nicola Sturgeon effectively told her party, her government and the Scottish people: "I am the problem, not the solution."

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Scottish Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson spoke out ahead of Tuesday’s debate in the Scottish Parliament.

Scots face ‘stark choice’ ahead of Holyrood independence debate

The Bill will remove the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria to obtain a gender recognition certificate (GRC).

Controversial gender reforms passed in Scotland

Some of the key points in the debate around gender recognition reform.

Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill: What it means and what comes next

The Bill will make it easier for trans people to obtain a gender recognition certificate, but critics are concerned about its impact on women.

Controversial gender reforms expected to pass at Holyrood

Our Political Correspondent runs through the week's key stories from Westminster for Cumbria and the South of Scotland.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans to hold a second vote on independence in October 2023.

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