SNP

Angela Constance

FM insists QEUH A&E crisis matter for health board despite warning of patient harm

The First Minister has defended the Scottish Government's refusal to step in at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, telling MSPs that the crisis in its A&E department is an "operational matter" for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Something rotten in Scotland's public bodies says MSP after Crown Estate revelations

John Swinney moves to protect NHS waiting lists after Royal Mail delays cause chaos

Would the EU have us back after all the Brexit 'trauma'?

Would the EU have us back after all the Brexit 'trauma'?

The UK was an almighty pain, would the EU really have us back?

The NHS Lothian chief exec received a £30k pay hike

The NHS Lothian chief exec received a £30k pay hike

Angela Constance

Questions over NHS Lothian chief executive's 'inflation-busting' £30,000 pay hike

When did John Swinney U-turn on oil and gas?

When did John Swinney U-turn on oil and gas?

Here's the problem with saying the SNP and Swinney U-turned on oil and gas

A&E waiting times

Consultants at Scotland's biggest A&E issue plea for help as 'conditions deteriorate'

Operation Branchform

Murrell conviction shows Police Scotland free from political interference, chief says

Muslim women have been the target of hate in almost two-thirds of incidents recorded by Tell Mama (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Muslim women have been the target of hate in almost two-thirds of incidents recorded by Tell Mama (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Ex-Muslim who called for niqab ban: I would never back Reform’s plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a welcoming speech as he hosts a Remembrance reception,

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a welcoming speech as he hosts a Remembrance reception,

SNP demand emergency cost of living plan from PM as energy bills and rates rise

Scottish Government urged to devolve business rates to new regional authorities

Swinney is blowing up the support that has kept the SNP in power for 20 years

A complaint has been made regarding the SNP chief executive's decision to cancel an SNP conference fringe event.

A complaint has been made regarding the SNP chief executive's decision to cancel an SNP conference fringe event.

SNP urged to discipline own chief executive over abortion event cancellation

'It is the job of the First Minister, I think, to think big things and rely on his ministers and officials to provide the details'

'It is the job of the First Minister, I think, to think big things and rely on his ministers and officials to provide the details'

John Swinney’s council overhaul could be the shake-up Scotland needs

Lessons to Learn 🎓

Lessons to Learn

Scotland's teacher crisis is getting worse – and the SNP is running out of excuses

John Swinney during First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament, on November 5, 2026

John Swinney during First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament, on November 5, 2026

Swinney to instruct SNP MPs to vote against UK Government ban on new oil and gas

The total additional annual cost following the 20% rise would be about £248,675 a year.

The total additional annual cost following the 20% rise would be about £248,675 a year.

Scottish committee chairs 'at heart' of Holyrood set for 20 per cent pay rise

The decision not to go ahead with furlough payments for workers at the Alexander Dennis plant in Falkirk was made the day before the May 7 Scottish Parliament election, Mr Marra claimed.

The decision not to go ahead with furlough payments for workers at the Alexander Dennis plant in Falkirk was made the day before the May 7 Scottish Parliament election, Mr Marra claimed.

Alexander Dennis

SNP accused of ditching Falkirk bus plant furlough scheme day before election

Borrowers face a squeeze as the Bank of England hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years.

Borrowers face a squeeze as the Bank of England hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years.

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4 per cent and warns further hikes possible

The £10m North Renfrew Flood Prevention Scheme (NRFPS) comprises a 3m high embankment and a new underground pumping station at the Mill Burn at Fingal Roadto protect more than 300 homes and businesses in North Renfrew.

The £10m North Renfrew Flood Prevention Scheme (NRFPS) comprises a 3m high embankment and a new underground pumping station at the Mill Burn at Fingal Roadto protect more than 300 homes and businesses in North Renfrew.

Renfrewshire Council

Renfrew flood barrier system 'fundamentally flawed' amid Storm Boelo fallout

'Burnham is a deeply flawed politician who will most likely disappoint us all in the end. However, he clearly has a different approach to Scotland, and the other devolved nations, than any of his predecessors'

'Burnham is a deeply flawed politician who will most likely disappoint us all in the end. However, he clearly has a different approach to Scotland, and the other devolved nations, than any of his predecessors'

Muscular unionism is dead - now Burnham plans to love the SNP to death

SNP MSP David Linden is convener of Holyrood's criminal justice committee and is not afraid to ask tough questions.

SNP MSP David Linden is convener of Holyrood's criminal justice committee and is not afraid to ask tough questions.

Why is everyone at Holyrood talking about the SNP's David Linden?

'This is a disappointing decision the administration have taken. Given the severity of the damage caused by Storm Boelo and the disruption caused by the closure of Renfrew Bridge.'

'This is a disappointing decision the administration have taken. Given the severity of the damage caused by Storm Boelo and the disruption caused by the closure of Renfrew Bridge.'

Renfrewshire Council

SNP council accused of 'marking its own homework' over Storm Boelo flooding review

Government refuses to disclose possible costs of plan to cut teacher contact time

There are huge concerns about the way business rates are calculated in Scotland

There are huge concerns about the way business rates are calculated in Scotland

Scottish Government's 'rapid' rates review still hasn't started five months on

A F-35B fighter pictured in July this year as it prepared to take off from HMS Prince of Wales to intercept a Russian Tupolev Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance.

A F-35B fighter pictured in July this year as it prepared to take off from HMS Prince of Wales to intercept a Russian Tupolev Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance.

Former SNP MP calls for Holyrood resilience committee amid new ‘War Book’

Patients wait in an A&E department as new figures show Scotland recorded its worst September waiting-time performance since 2007, raising concerns over NHS pressures ahead of winter.

Patients wait in an A&E department as new figures show Scotland recorded its worst September waiting-time performance since 2007, raising concerns over NHS pressures ahead of winter.

Scotland records worst September A&E waits since SNP came to power

MSPs on the Finance and Public Administration Committee said the Government must provide “much greater transparency” on its progress in closing a near-£5 billion financial black hole.

MSPs on the Finance and Public Administration Committee said the Government must provide “much greater transparency” on its progress in closing a near-£5 billion financial black hole.

Scottish Government

Holyrood committee cannot confirm Scottish budget plans are affordable amid £5bn gap

Tech oligarchs like Elon Musk would surely be happy with Alyn Smith’s comments

Tech oligarchs like Elon Musk would surely be happy with Alyn Smith’s comments

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Shame on them: the SNP have become craven bootlickers of American tech oligarchs

Rubber over Scotland

Rubber over Scotland

Why we're pushing back on John Swinney's bid to axe our councils

Swinney 'jolted' talks, says COSLA chief as he calls for council shake-up slowdown

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced changes to migrant settlement rules following opposition to her original proposals.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced changes to migrant settlement rules following opposition to her original proposals.

Adult social care

SNP accuses Labour of 'dancing to Farage's tune' over migrant settlement rules

An Atlantic salmon caught by an angler in the River Tweed

An Atlantic salmon caught by an angler in the River Tweed

Ministers urged to act after sea lice controls for Scottish salmon farms quashed

Edinburgh high schools have been reportedly blocked from using Scottish suppliers for a barista course.

Edinburgh high schools have been reportedly blocked from using Scottish suppliers for a barista course.

Schools in capital 'banned' from using Scottish coffee suppliers, says SNP councillor

Justice Secretary Angela Constance (left) and First Minister John Swinney (right) speak during at

Justice Secretary Angela Constance (left) and First Minister John Swinney (right) speak during at

Angela Constance

Constance sparks NHS anger by ordering Glasgow and Lothian chiefs to oversee peers

The Scottish Conservatives have accused John Swinney of wasting taxpayers' money after it emerged that the Scottish Government's new schoolbag scheme will cost £28 per pupil.

The Scottish Conservatives have accused John Swinney of wasting taxpayers' money after it emerged that the Scottish Government's new schoolbag scheme will cost £28 per pupil.

Scottish Government's welcome to school bags 'could be bought for half the price'

Nicola Sturgeon appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in May 2026

Nicola Sturgeon appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg in May 2026

Nicola Sturgeon says Andy Burnham may struggle to avoid snap general election

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Scotland must embrace AI revolution or risk missing out, warns minister

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

MSPs launch AI and cyber group as expert warns Scotland lacks stolen data laws

More pressure on John Swinney as Kate Forbes urges Government to back Rosebank

President Donald Trump, left, and first lady Melania Trump listen to a question from a reporter after casting their early-voting ballots for the 2026 midterm elections

President Donald Trump, left, and first lady Melania Trump listen to a question from a reporter after casting their early-voting ballots for the 2026 midterm elections

Sturgeon: my 'mad' Trump call and why midterms could make him more erratic

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council in Glasgow

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairing a meeting of the National Economic Council in Glasgow

Burnham says he and Swinney can 'find a way to work together' for Scotland's benefit

Court of Session finds Information Commissioner erred in law over Salmond files

The shortlist for The Herald Scottish Politician of The Year 2026 in association with Scottish Power

The shortlist for The Herald Scottish Politician of The Year 2026 in association with Scottish Power

Alex Cole-Hamilton

Swinney, Offord, Greer and Mackay to face off at Scotland's top political awards

(Left to right) Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds

(Left to right) Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds

Acorn funding row branded 'spectacular shambles' as ministers contradict each other

First Minister John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions

First Minister John Swinney speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions

Swinney declines four times to say he supports Rosebank oil field development

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill with First Minister John Swinney

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill with First Minister John Swinney

O'Neill claims DUP 'blocked' Glasgow Celtic Alliance summit with Swinney and Burnham

John Swinney addresses the SNP conference

John Swinney addresses the SNP conference

SNP independence strategy: Does the party really want another referendum?

Jenny Gilruth speaking to press in Holyrood

Jenny Gilruth speaking to press in Holyrood

Gilruth says Burnham holding back for snap election as Budget 'leaves Scotland short'

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal in Peterhead,

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey during a visit to Shell UK's St Fergus Gas Terminal in Peterhead,

Aberdeen Grampian Chamber of Commerce

'Hammer blow' for north east as Acorn project loses £200m funding promise in Budget

SNP warns scrapping gas standing charges could raise bills for Scots

John Healey promises 'fresh hope' in first Budget but polls shows public pessimistic

Scotland is facing its weakest police strength since 2001

Scotland is facing its weakest police strength since 2001

OK, Police Scotland may have been a good idea - but what a shame it isn't working

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister John Swinney

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister John Swinney

Third independence referendum should follow any Yes vote, says leading historian