Anas Sarwar launches Scottish Labour manifesto. Policies include a “Local Democracy Act” which would let communities elect regional mayors to “push decision making out of Holyrood”.

Another manifesto launch today, this time Anas Sarwar and Scottish Labour in Edinburgh.

“Earthset”, taken by Artemis II mission commander Reid Wiseman during the crew’s lunar flyby on April 6. It feels almost surreal. Cannot wait to see humans land on the moon in my lifetime!

Scottish Tory leader refuses to rule out Holyrood coalition talks RUSSELL Findlay once again refused to rule out helping form a coalition government should the SNP fail to get a majority in the upcoming Holyrood election. Recent polling shows the SNP on a knife-edge of returning a majority to…

Russell Findlay launches Scottish Conservative manifesto in Edinburgh. He says it is the “most comprehensive” manifesto the party has “ever delivered.”

It’s 31 days until election day: a guide to Holyrood campaigning WITH Scots set to go to the polls in 31 days' time, the campaign for Scotland's next government is well and truly under way. This year began with parties immediately fixing their gaze on the election. While most officially launched…

LONG READ: One month to go until Scots go to the polls, how is the race shaping up? With several candidates withdrawing and scandals rocking most parties, I analysed each party’s campaign so far in my election guide for @deadline-news.bsky.social Read it here👇

NEW: Scottish Greens' former top candidate for North East Scotland has claimed that the party's complaints procedure is used by some to "target political opponents." Guy Ingerson was dropped due to an unresolved complaint, reportedly from his rival list candidate, Maggie Chapman.

Back on commentary with DeeTV tomorrow for Dundee vs Celtic at Dens. Notes needing an update!

NEW: Angus Robertson has responded to his Reform opponent in Edinburgh Central denying that the planet is facing a climate emergency. Robertson said “of course there’s a climate emergency” and that denying it is "not responsible and not sensible.” Link to story 👇

Maggie Chapman officially top of the Scottish Greens list in North East Scotland. Chapman was originally 2nd on the list behind Guy Ingerson, who was dropped due to an unresolved complaint against him, reportedly from Chapman herself. Chapman also has an unresolved complaint from Ingerson.

EXCL: Tory MSP Sue Webber says Anas Sarwar is not “the right man to be the First Minister” after Russell Findlay did not rule out backing the Scottish Labour leader. Webber was asked her position following questions of a pro-union coalition should the SNP not get a majority. Link to story 👇

Joint UCU Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt protest taking place at Bristo Square. Striking staff of both universities protesting.

Scottish Reform candidate says planet “doesn’t have a climate crisis” A SCOTTISH Reform UK candidate has claimed that the planet "doesn't have a climate crisis" at a hustings in Edinburgh. Gary Neill, who is standing as the Reform UK candidate in Edinburgh Central, made the comments at The Future…

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish Reform candidate has denied that the planet is facing a climate emergency. Gary Neill, who is standing in Edinburgh Central, was interviewed during a hustings featuring an audience of school children. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/03/31/s...

BREAKING: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has said that it “cannot at this early stage speculate” on the cause of the blaze near Glasgow Central Station, and confirmed that a “multi-agency investigation” is underway. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/03/10/f...

MSPs are set to debate over 300 amendments to the Assisted Dying Bill ahead of the vote next week. This is a crucial week for Liam McArthur to rally MSPs to support the bill after recent withdrawals by several high-profile MSPs—notably Russell Findlay. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/03/10/a...

Fire service “cannot speculate” on cause of Glasgow fire The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has said that it "cannot at this early stage speculate" on the cause of the blaze near Glasgow Central Station, and confirmed that a "multi-agency investigation" is underway. SFRS crews remain on…

EXCLUSIVE: 🔸Liam McArthur tells me that MSPs "will leave a growing number of dying Scots facing bad deaths needlessly" if they vote against Assisted Dying Bill 🔸Says issue "is not going to go away" and will have to be dealt with by "future parliaments" www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/03/03/s...

NEW: 🔻Douglas Alexander says SNP hasn’t published its energy just transition plan “not by chance, but by choice” 🔻Claims government “inherited no plan for the North Sea” 🔻Says Mossmorran “hadn’t seen the capital investment from Exxon that was required”

As the Scottish Labour conference begins, read my preview here. “For Sarwar, it is a last ditch attempt to try and rally his MSPs as Starmer’s shadow looms in the background. It is a ‘go big or go home’ moment for a man likely to lose his job come May.” www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/02/27/s...

Sarwar enters Labour Conference with Starmer’s shadow looming ANAS Sarwar will take the stage at the Scottish Labour Conference later today, aiming to reinvigorate a party trailing in the polls and healing from top-brass infighting. He infamously called on the Prime Minister to resign earlier this…

NEW: Student accommodation developer Vita Student is in "advanced negotiations" to purchase the former Scottish Widows headquarters on Dalkeith Road. Read here 👇 www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/12/16/s...

Scottish Conservatives support revoking free bus passes for youths who commit anti-social behaviour. Sue Webber, Shadow Transport Sec: “Every option, including curfews, restrictions, and in extreme cases permanent bans, should be on the table to tackle this growing crisis.”

This is On The Strike, a podcast episode we've created covering UNISON Scotland's ongoing dispute with COSLA. We talked to multiple union leaders, including Keir Greenaway of GMB on the importance of targeted action. Check it out! t.co/HD4o5FfZ5h