Ahead of The Herald's Politician of the Year, political commentating extraordinaire Bernard Ponsonby shares his thoughts on the night and the state of Scottish politics.
There are far more men who continue to work on criminal legal aid cases than women in Scotland, figures seen by The Herald reveal, as those in the profession voice concern over gender representation.
At age 34, sheâs Scotlandâs Deputy First Minister. If I were the other guys, Iâd be worried.
A mother has told The Herald about the 'brutal' experience she has had with legal aid and access to justice as she fights to gain custody of her son.
A woman who has waited over five years for care and a diagnosis for her âdebilitatingâ pain is urging the Scottish Government to prioritise reducing gynaecology waiting times.
A Scottish Conservative MSP has named the recent data on domestic abuse incidents recorded by the police "utterly appalling" as it rises for the first time in three years.
The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats said he would not rule out the possibility of MPs running for the Scottish Parliament elections in 2026 as he said he does not criticise the SNP's Stephen Flynn for putting himself forward for Holyrood.
There are fresh calls for the Scottish Government to do more to address womenâs health issues.
