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Award-winning political journalism from Holyrood magazine.
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over 1 year ago
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MSP candidate lists show how far Scotland has to go for womenâs equality, says
@kirsteenpaterson.bsky.social
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MSP candidate lists show how far Scotland has to go for womenâs equality
In some constituencies, all candidates are male
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,msp-candidate-lists-show-how-far-scotland-has-to-go-for-womens-equality
35 minutes ago
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The Scottish Greens are set to become the second biggest party at Holyrood, according to a new poll, with Labour predicted to slump to its worst-ever result
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Poll: Greens to become Scottish Parliamentâs second biggest party
Scottish Labour predicted to slump to worst ever result
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,poll-greens-to-become-scottish-parliaments-second-biggest-party
about 1 hour ago
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Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place, says
@louisewilso.bsky.social
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Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place
Russell Findlayâs version of the Conservatives would seemingly be happy with any election result other than an SNP major...
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,tory-manifesto-launch-shows-a-party-still-struggling-to-find-its-place
about 1 hour ago
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The Scottish Greens are set to become the Scottish Parliamentâs second biggest party, according to new polling
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Poll: Greens to become Scottish Parliamentâs second biggest party
Scottish Labour predicted to slump to worst ever result
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,poll-greens-to-become-scottish-parliaments-second-biggest-party
about 4 hours ago
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Conservative manifesto âmay not survive contact with realityâ, think tank claims
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Conservative manifesto âmay not survive contact with realityâ, think tank claims
Doubts over Russell Findlay's 'costed and credible' plan
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,conservative-manifesto-may-not-survive-contact-with-reality-think-tank-claims
about 5 hours ago
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MSP candidate lists show how far Scotland has to go for womenâs equality
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MSP candidate lists show how far Scotland has to go for womenâs equality
In some constituencies, all candidates are male
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,msp-candidate-lists-show-how-far-scotland-has-to-go-for-womens-equality
about 9 hours ago
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No alliance: The fringe parties competing for Scotlandâs votes
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No alliance: The fringe parties competing for Scotlandâs votes
A clutch of smaller parties are taking on bigger rivals
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,no-alliance-the-fringe-parties-competing-for-scotlands-votes
about 9 hours ago
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Opposition anger as Glen Sannox ferry pulled from service again
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Opposition anger as Glen Sannox ferry pulled from service again
CalMac blames engine troubles
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,opposition-anger-as-glen-sannox-ferry-pulled-from-service-again
about 9 hours ago
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Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place
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Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place
Russell Findlayâs version of the Conservatives would seemingly be happy with any election result other than an SNP major...
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,tory-manifesto-launch-shows-a-party-still-struggling-to-find-its-place
about 9 hours ago
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"Where once Ruth Davidson tried to pitch herself as the next first minister in waiting, Findlayâs version of the Conservatives would seemingly be happy with any election result other than an SNP majority."
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Tory manifesto launch shows a party still struggling to find its place
Russell Findlayâs version of the Conservatives would seemingly be happy with any election result other than an SNP major...
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,tory-manifesto-launch-shows-a-party-still-struggling-to-find-its-place
about 23 hours ago
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Opposition anger as Glen Sannox ferry pulled from service again
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Opposition anger as Glen Sannox ferry pulled from service again
CalMac blames engine troubles
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,opposition-anger-as-glen-sannox-ferry-pulled-from-service-again
1 day ago
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No alliance: The fringe parties competing for Scotlandâs votes
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No alliance: The fringe parties competing for Scotlandâs votes
A clutch of smaller parties are taking on bigger rivals
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,no-alliance-the-fringe-parties-competing-for-scotlands-votes
6 days ago
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In some constituencies, all candidates are male
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MSP candidate lists show how far Scotland has to go for womenâs equality
In some constituencies, all candidates are male
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,msp-candidate-lists-show-how-far-scotland-has-to-go-for-womens-equality
6 days ago
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'Many have given up on democracy, local and national accountability, and have opted out of voting at elections. 'So why not change the voting system?'
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Itâs time to consider compulsory voting to tackle growing apathy
Growing centralisation under the Scottish Government has alienated voters from the political process
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,its-time-to-consider-compulsory-voting-to-tackle-growing-apathy
6 days ago
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The Scottish Child Payment should be targeted to make a bigger impact on child poverty targets, according to a new report
www.holyrood.com/news/view,sc...
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Scottish Child Payment must change to end child poverty, think tank says
The next Scottish Government must be 'clear-eyed' on the problem, it is claimed
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,scottish-child-payment-must-change-to-end-child-poverty-think-tank-says
6 days ago
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SNP election candidate Tracy Carragher dropped over handling of Jordan Linden allegations
www.holyrood.com/news/view,sn...
7 days ago
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MP Joani Reid in submarine base conduct allegations
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MP Joani Reid in submarine base conduct allegations
Reports emerge of separate incidents
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,mp-joani-reid-in-submarine-base-conduct-allegations
7 days ago
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An SNP candidate for the Holyrood election is being urged to quit as a councillor over her handling of the sexual assault allegations against former North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Linden.
www.holyrood.com/news/view,sn...
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SNP candidate urged to resign over handling of Jordan Linden allegations
There are also calls for Tracy Carragher, who is the leader of the SNP group at North Lanarkshire Council, to stand down...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-candidate-urged-to-resign-over-handling-of-jordan-linden-allegations
7 days ago
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Itâs time to consider compulsory voting to tackle growing apathy, says George Thorley
www.holyrood.com/comment/view...
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Itâs time to consider compulsory voting to tackle growing apathy
Growing centralisation under the Scottish Government has alienated voters from the political process
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,its-time-to-consider-compulsory-voting-to-tackle-growing-apathy
7 days ago
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Both the SNP and Labour have accused one another of not doing enough to prevent any job losses at the bus manufacturing firm.
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SNP and Labour blame each other as over a hundred jobs at risk at Alexander Dennis
Up to 115 roles are at risk of redundancy
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,snp-and-labour-blame-each-other-as-hundreds-of-jobs-at-risk-at-alexander-dennis
8 days ago
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The SNP will miss out on getting a majority but will remain Holyroodâs biggest party, a fresh poll has predicted.
www.holyrood.com/news/view,po...
8 days ago
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In 2016, we created 'Kirsty', a fictional child born on the day of the Holyrood election. A decade on, we look back on whatâs been done to help children living in poverty and whether they really can look forward to a better future.
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Kirsty at 10: Fragile hope for a better future
A decade on, we look back on whatâs been done to help children in Scotland living in poverty and whether those like Kirs...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,kirsty-at-10-fragile-hope-for-a-better-future
9 days ago
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Independence will 'lock Nigel Farage out' of Scottish politics, John Swinney claims on first day of election campaign
www.holyrood.com/news/view,in...
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Independence will lock Nigel Farage out of politics, John Swinney claims on first day of campaign
Scottish Labour also launched its campaign, with leader Anas Sarwar promising to deliver a âmore positive and hopeful fu...
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,independence-will-lock-nigel-farage-out-of-politics-john-swinney-claims-on-first-day-of-campaign
13 days ago
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Douglas Ross: Thereâs a real issue with people being scunnered with all politicians
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Douglas Ross: You canât survive a bad election result, whether itâs your fault or not
Holyrood spoke to departing MSP and former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,douglas-ross-you-cant-survive-a-bad-result-whether-its-your-fault-or-not
13 days ago
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Child poverty is falling in Scotland â but one in five children still live below the breadline
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One in five children in Scotland living in poverty despite recent improvements
Action call as election nears
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,one-in-five-children-in-scotland-living-in-poverty-despite-recent-improvements
13 days ago
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Patient Safety Commissioner Karen Titchener: MSPs should be worried about me
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Patient Safety Commissioner Karen Titchener: MSPs should be worried about me
'Iâm not sure too many people should be having a good nightâs sleep'
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,patient-safety-commissioner-karen-titchener-msps-should-be-worried-about-me
13 days ago
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Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide
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Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide
Twenty years on from the introduction of the smoking ban, Scotland is searching for similar interventions to reduce yawn...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,sick-to-death-why-poverty-remains-at-the-centre-of-scotlands-public-health-divide
13 days ago
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Paul O'Kane: I felt a weight of responsibility as the first out gay man to be elected as a Scottish Labour MSP
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Paul O'Kane: I felt a weight of responsibility as the first out gay man to be elected as a Scottish Labour MSP
From being tipped as âone to watchâ to slipping to a risky fourth on his partyâs regional list ahead of the election, La...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,paul-okane-i-felt-a-weight-of-responsibility-as-the-first-out-gay-man-to-be-elected-as-a-scottish-labour-msp-24407
13 days ago
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Malcolm Offord is âunfitâ to be an MSP or lead a political party, John Swinney has said
www.holyrood.com/news/view,ma...
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Malcolm Offord âunfitâ to be MSP says John Swinney
The Reform Scotland leader has said he 'instantly regretted' a homophobic comment
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-unfit-to-be-msp-says-john-swinney
13 days ago
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'MSPs should be worried about me': Scotland's first ever patient safety commissioner speaks out
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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Patient Safety Commissioner Karen Titchener: MSPs should be worried about me
'Iâm not sure too many people should be having a good nightâs sleep'
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,patient-safety-commissioner-karen-titchener-msps-should-be-worried-about-me
13 days ago
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'There is a lot that I would have done differently': Douglas Ross on standing down
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Douglas Ross: You canât survive a bad election result, whether itâs your fault or not
Holyrood spoke to departing MSP and former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,douglas-ross-you-cant-survive-a-bad-result-whether-its-your-fault-or-not
13 days ago
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Malcolm Offord admits to making a "crude joke" after a "bit to drink" as John Swinney says the Reform leader is unfit to be an MSP
www.holyrood.com/news/view,ma...
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Malcolm Offord âunfitâ to be MSP says John Swinney
The Reform Scotland leader has said he 'instantly regretted' a homophobic comment
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-unfit-to-be-msp-says-john-swinney
14 days ago
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Malcolm Offord is âunfitâ to be an MSP or lead a political party, John Swinney has said.
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Malcolm Offord âunfitâ to be MSP says John Swinney
The Reform Scotland leader has said he 'instantly regretted' a homophobic comment
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-unfit-to-be-msp-says-john-swinney
14 days ago
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Holyrood
First Minister
@johnswinney.bsky.social
: "The homophobic joke - alleged joke - by Malcolm Offord as the leader of Reform is a warning to this country of what is coming our way. "Because there is no place for homophobia, racism and intolerance - that's what Reform represent."
#FMQs
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14 days ago
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Holyrood
Louise Wilson
14 days ago
John Swinney has said Malcolm Offord is "unfit to be the leader of any political party, unfit to be a Member of the Scottish Parliament". It follows reports the Reform Scotland leader made a homophobic joke at an event in 2017.
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First Minister
@johnswinney.bsky.social
: "The homophobic joke - alleged joke - by Malcolm Offord as the leader of Reform is a warning to this country of what is coming our way. "Because there is no place for homophobia, racism and intolerance - that's what Reform represent."
#FMQs
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14 days ago
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The upcoming Holyrood election has been described as 'loveless' and a 'race to the bottom' by a leading pollster
www.holyrood.com/news/view,ho...
14 days ago
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Paul O'Kane: I felt a weight of responsibility as the first out gay man to be elected as a Scottish Labour MSP
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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Paul O'Kane: I felt a weight of responsibility as the first out gay man to be elected as a Scottish Labour MSP
From being tipped as âone to watchâ to slipping to a risky fourth on his partyâs regional list ahead of the election, La...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,paul-okane-i-felt-a-weight-of-responsibility-as-the-first-out-gay-man-to-be-elected-as-a-scottish-labour-msp-24407
14 days ago
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Malcolm Offord denies homophobia after apologising for George Michael joke
www.holyrood.com/news/view,ma...
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Malcolm Offord denies homophobia after apologising for George Michael joke
'Clumsy mistake' claim after outcry
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,malcolm-offord-denies-homophobia-after-apologising-for-george-michael-joke
14 days ago
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MSPs and staff must not share overnight accommodation âin any circumstancesâ, the Scottish Parliament has said. Parliamentary authorities have sent new guidance to Holyrood staff and politicians.
www.holyrood.com/news/view,ms...
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MSPs and staff warned not to share accommodation
New guidance follows reveal of staff bullying and harassment claims
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-and-staff-warned-not-to-share-accommodation
15 days ago
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New guidance follows reveal of bullying and harassment claims
www.holyrood.com/news/view,ms...
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MSPs and staff warned not to share accommodation
New guidance follows reveal of staff bullying and harassment claims
https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,msps-and-staff-warned-not-to-share-accommodation
15 days ago
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Holyrood
Chris Marshall
15 days ago
This week marks 20 years of Scotland's smoking ban, but poverty-related health inequalities remain writ large, including a 25-year gap in healthy life expectancy. Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide
Twenty years on from the introduction of the smoking ban, Scotland is searching for similar interventions to reduce yawn...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,sick-to-death-why-poverty-remains-at-the-centre-of-scotlands-public-health-divide
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It's about to get tough, says Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli - and so Scotland's parties must change
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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Anton Muscatelli: Itâs time for Scottish politics to get real
It's about to get tough, says the Royal Society of Edinburgh president - and so parties must change
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,antonmuscatelliitstime-for-scottish-politics-to-get-real
15 days ago
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Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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Sick to death: Why poverty remains at the centre of Scotland's public health divide
Twenty years on from the introduction of the smoking ban, Scotland is searching for similar interventions to reduce yawn...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,sick-to-death-why-poverty-remains-at-the-centre-of-scotlands-public-health-divide
15 days ago
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Exclusive polling for Holyrood shows John Swinneyâs party remains in a strong position ahead of Mayâs vote, but there are disappointing figures for Scottish Labour
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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Exclusive: Lord Ashcroft poll puts SNP ahead as Labour struggles before Holyrood vote
Exclusive polling for Holyrood shows John Swinneyâs party remains in a strong position ahead of Mayâs vote, but there ar...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,exclusive-lord-ashcroft-poll-puts-snp-ahead-as-labour-struggles-before-holyrood-vote
16 days ago
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Poll: The SNP looks set to remain the largest party at Holyrood after Mayâs Scottish Parliament election, but with a reduced share of the vote and growing unease among voters over its record in government
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Exclusive: Lord Ashcroft poll puts SNP ahead as Labour struggles before Holyrood vote
Exclusive polling for Holyrood shows John Swinneyâs party remains in a strong position ahead of Mayâs vote, but there ar...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,exclusive-lord-ashcroft-poll-puts-snp-ahead-as-labour-struggles-before-holyrood-vote
16 days ago
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Undecideds and vote switchers could yet deliver a surprise in May, writes
@louisewilso.bsky.social
www.holyrood.com/inside-polit...
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Undecideds and vote switchers could yet deliver a surprise in May
With less than seven weeks to go, all parties will need to pull out all the stops to try to enthuse a bored and frustrat...
https://www.holyrood.com/inside-politics/view,undecideds-and-vote-switchers-could-yet-deliver-a-surprise-in-may
17 days ago
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Sketch: Malcolm Offord is but a simple Greenock wean
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Sketch: Malcolm Offord is but a simple Greenock wean
The politician formerly known as a lord really wants you to know heâs from humble beginnings
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,sketch-malcolm-offord-is-but-a-simple-greenock-wean
17 days ago
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It is the SNP's record that matters in this election - not Keir Starmer's, says Mandy Rhodes
www.holyrood.com/editors-colu...
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It is the SNP's record that matters in this election - not Keir Starmer's
After almost 20 years in power, the SNP should be going into this election having to answer for its record and not just ...
https://www.holyrood.com/editors-column/view,it-is-the-snps-record-that-matters-in-this-election-not-keir-starmers
17 days ago
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The SNP's failure to secure a majority should kill off talk of a second referendum, writes
@chrismarshll.bsky.social
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The SNP's failure to secure a majority should kill off talk of a second referendum
The SNPâs recent spring conference was a strangely muted affair, a one-day get-together where the keynote speech was sch...
https://www.holyrood.com/comment/view,the-snps-failure-to-secure-a-majority-should-kill-off-talk-of-a-second-referendum
19 days ago
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