ONE in five Scots kids are on the breadline — with Nats accused of buck-passing over the state of public services. Poverty experts also warn “radical change” is needed if John Swinney’s vow to end …

DEPUTY First Minister Jenny Gilruth has been accused of bullying staff in her new department, it has emerged. The Nats No2 faces calls to be investigated over claims she sent a scathing email namin…

A guessing game for the 2026 Scottish Parliament intake.

ALT: a crowd of people with their hands on their heads

AFTER just two full weeks of Holyrood’s election campaign proper, the SNP are already mired in controversy and scandal. Perhaps it’s not a shock a party with 20 years in power is struggling to cont…

DOZENS of Reform UK Holyrood candidates are part of campaign group where members spread racist conspiracy theories and branded Muslims a “cancer” and “invaders”. We can reveal as many as 15 MSP-wan…

Moves to tighten system likely to be met with resistance from campaigners

COPS were bizarrely called to Holyrood to probe the disappearance of a mug used by shamed ex SNP minister Michael Matheson. Officers were “miffed” at having to investigate the coffee cup mystery at…

JOHN Swinney should face a probe into whether his own budget “lies” have breached the ministerial code, the Tories demanded. The First Minister has repeatedly refused to admit the SNP breached thei…