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MSPs’ salaries to rise to nearly £75,000 following pay award
2 days ago · Members of the Scottish Parliament will see their salaries rise to nearly £75,000 following a 3.2 per cent pay award. Holyrood’s finance committee was informed that the rise – which is line with the Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) index – will take effect from 1 April.
SNP on track to win 2026 election, poll shows - holyrood.com
20 hours ago · The SNP are on track to win the 2026 Holyrood election as Labour continues to suffer a significant setback, according to a new poll. The governing party out-polled its closest rival by 10 percentage points, with 35 per cent of voters intending to give the party their constituency vote and 31 per cent their list vote.
John Swinney pledges to ‘think big and act bold’ on child poverty
23 hours ago · Scotland must “think big and act bold” to eradicate child poverty, John Swinney has said. Ahead of a speech on Stirling on Wednesday morning, the first minister said tackling the issue would require “strong, collective action in the long-term”. In the second in a series of speeches focused ...
Growth Mindset: Increasing the size of the Scottish economy will …
2 days ago · As the country sluggishly returned to work following the festive break, John Swinney was already on the front foot, delivering what had been billed as a “major speech” ahead of MSPs arriving back at Holyrood. His message was clear – help …
Long Haulers: People suffering the debilitating effects of long …
23 hours ago · In spite of everything, he still hasn’t had a definitive diagnosis of long Covid, an experience that is not unusual. Doctors describe his condition as fatigue, thought to be related to Covid, even though he has proof of a positive Covid-19 test and is experiencing common long Covid symptoms.
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‘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.
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.”
Anas Sarwar and Kate Forbes among those shortlisted for …
Other awards include Speaker of the Year, where Yousaf is shortlisted alongside Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw and Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur. The nominees for the Best Scot at Westminster award are Wendy Chamberlain, Stephen Flynn and Alister Jack.