Former First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed he will not seek re-election as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) in the upcoming 2026 Holyrood election. Yousaf, who made history as the UK’s first ethnic minority leader of a devolved…
Humza Yousaf, the former First Minister of Scotland and ex-leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has announced he will not seek re-election as an MSP in the 2026 Holyrood election. In a letter to his successor, John Swinney, Yousaf…
The Scottish National Party (SNP) appears to be regaining its political footing following a challenging period. This optimism coincides with the release of John’s Swinney’s draft Budget, which includes significant funds from the UK Treasury. The SNP aims to reverse…
The Scottish National Party (SNP) is regaining political confidence following the recent draft Scottish Budget presented by First Minister John Swinney. Despite facing challenges such as criticism over public service performance and competition from Labour, the SNP is leveraging increased…
Audit Scotland’s recent report highlights an urgent need for reform in Scotland’s NHS, emphasizing that failing commitments and record-high delayed discharges reflect systemic issues. Health Secretary Neil Gray acknowledges backlogs intensified by the pandemic and promotes a shift towards preventative…
Audit Scotland has issued a critical report stating that fundamental reforms are urgently needed within Scotland’s NHS to meet increasing demand. Despite higher spending, patient numbers have declined since the Covid-19 pandemic. The report notes that the government has failed…
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has announced that his party will vote against the Scottish government’s upcoming budget if it includes any funding for independence. He emphasized that the public has expressed discontent with constitutional issues and insisted that…
Stephen Flynn, the SNP’s Westminster leader, has faced backlash within his party following his announcement to contest the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. Flynn currently represents Aberdeen South in Westminster and aims to challenge Audrey Nicoll for her Holyrood seat. Despite…
