Politics

Baron of Selkirk James Douglas-Hamilton inspects the Guard of Honour 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh in 2013. Picture: David Cheskin/PA Wire

Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton
Tributes have been paid to “distinguished” Conservative peer Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, who has died aged 81.

Michael Matheson

Matheson accused of 'degrading' politics as majority say he should resign

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Image: Lesley Martin/Press Association.

What is Humza Yousaf doing at COP28?

Rishi Sunak has been criticised for cancelling a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister.

Live Politics live: Elgin Marbles and immigration raised at heated PMQs

US president Joe Biden sid in a tweet that violence 'would give Hamas what they seek'. Picture: Getty Images

Is Joe Biden warning Israel not to re-start its bombing campaign on Gaza?

After 30 years in the anchor's chair, Kirsty Wark is leaving Newsnight after the next election

BBC's Newsnight cut to 30 minutes under £500m savings plan

Politics

US President Joe Biden has described Maga Trumpism as 'semi-fascist' (Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

As Tories move towards far-right, it's time to talk about fascism

Moderate, decent Conservative MPs seem to be going along with a populist, authoritarian and national...

Rishi Sunak goes all Alan Partridge over 'Elgin Marbles'

Rishi Sunak refused to meet Kyriakos Mitsotakis, despite having held meetings with Saudi Crown Princ...

Douglas Ross helped expose Matheson scandal, but it won't halt Tories' decline

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross refused to accept repeated attempts by Humza Yousaf to declare the matter closed

Tax avoidance does not mean government must cut public spending

Peter Kelly

How wind sector deal will help meet an era-defining challenge

Realising Scotland’s ambitious target of reaching net zero emissions by 2045 literally requires a re...

Grangemouth closure plan no surprise, so lack of just transition is worrying

The switch to electric vehicles means that the demand for petrol and diesel from Grangemouth is inev...

Scottish Independence

Here are the questions the SNP paper on EU membership needs to answer but won't Pamela Nash

Constitution secretary Angus Robertson at the Scottish Government EU paper launch at Queen Margaret University. Picture: Scottish Parliament/PA Wire

Independent Scotland could join EU within two years, suggests SNP minister

Why independence offers a major opportunity for Scots business – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville with minister for migration and refugees Emma Roddick (right) and minister for independence Jamie Hepburn (left) at the launch of the sixth paper in the Building a New Scotland series, at the V&A in Dundee. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Points-based immigration system 'could be introduced' in indy Scotland

SNP should take Cameron's criticisms seriously after her defection to Tories Scotsman comment

Boris Johnson is not emerging well based on the current evidence given to the Covid Inquiry (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid Inquiry sheds fresh light on just how broken British government truly is

Analysis: On Sturgeon's indref day, the prospect has receded into the distance

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West cannot keep ignoring Iran's state piracy, warmongering and kidnappings Struan Stevenson

The trafficking of women for sex is a major problem in the UK and the rest of the world (Picture: Hoang Dinh Nam/AFP via Getty Images)

Pimping websites that advertise trafficked women for rape must be prosecuted

Homelessness has hit the highest level since records began (Picture: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Private rented sector can help tackle homelessness – if rents are affordable

Humza Yousaf visits Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert, to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS in July (Picture: Lesley Martin/pool/Getty Images)

Time to face reality as the NHS crisis deepens

Scottish Greens co-leader and Scottish net zero buildings minister Patrick Harvie has outlined proposals for a new Heat in Buildings Bill, which it is hoped will be passed in 2025. Picture: Jane Barlow/Getty Images

All properties to start move from oil and gas boilers to green systems in 2028

Dr Iain Kennedy, chair of BMA Scotland, warns Scotland's NHS won't make it to its 100th birthday. Image: Jeff Moore/Press Association.

Top doctor warns Scotland's NHS won't make it to 100

Analysis How has NHS Scotland run up a £395m deficit?

First Minister Humza Yousaf addresses delegates on the first day of the STUC Congress in Dundee in April

SNP 'wedded to secrecy' as significant Freedom of Information reform rejected

SNP's Fergus Ewing during First Minster's Questions (FMQ's) at the Scottish Parliament. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

SNP rebel urges party not to stand in expelled MP's seat

Police warnings about budget freeze must be taken seriously Scotsman comment

Scotland's net-zero drive will achieve little while China keeps burning coal John McLellan

Floods, droughts and wildfires are a growing problem for many parts of the world (Picture: Rizwan Tabassum/AFP via Getty Images)

Is COP28 climate change summit turning into an oil industry trade fair?

Homicides in Scotland have fallen dramatically and Police Scotland almost always catch the people responsible (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Police Scotland has solved every single homicide case in ten years, except one

The High Court in Edinburgh. Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian insisted planned legal reforms could be a 'constitutional threat' to the judiciary

Senior judge voices 'grave concerns' over Scottish Government legal reforms

NHS Scotland funding crisis: Healthcare service facing £395m deficit

A row has erupted over the Elgin Marbles.

Analysis: Government hopes to use Elgin Marbles spat for culture war

Average rents are highest in Edinburgh

Average rents in Scotland soar, with Lothian most expensive

Former Edinburgh Lord Provost Norman Irons was the Capital's civic head from 1992 until 1996. Picture: Jack Crombie.

Former Lord Provost Norman Irons dies, aged 82

As wildfires and other symptoms of global warming become an increasing problem, the next international summit on the issue, COP28, will be run by an oil industry executive. Picture: Angelos Tzortzinis/AFP via Getty Images

COP28 : Call for urgent probe into ‘backroom oil deals’ by summit host UAE

Sunak needs to realise how important post offices truly are Christine Jardine

Wood burners and open fires are the second biggest source of small particle air pollution in the UK. Photo: Adobe

Calls to ban wood burner fuels in bid to prevent pollution-related diseases

Police Scotland have issued a fresh warning about cutbacks ahead of next month's Scottish Budget. Picture: John Devlin

Police Scotland warns of ‘severe’ consequences unless funding boosted

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan departs following his appearance at the UK Covid inquiry. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Khan tells UK Covid inquiry 'lives could have been saved' amid Cobra snub

Michael Matheson investigation: What is the process and expected timescale?

The Heat in Buildings strategy, announced in 2021, is a key part of the Bute House power-sharing agreement between the SNP and Scottish Greens. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Westminster dragging of climate into culture war could cause ‘immense harm’

A Holyrood committee has warned the criminal justice system in Scotland is "unsustainable" and cannot withstand "marginal" budget increases to maintain vital services

Scotland's criminal justice budget ‘unsustainable’, ministers warned

Faith leaders are urging politicians to ensure the Cop28 climate conference counts, warning that humanity stands "on the brink of untold destruction" without urgent action

Scottish faith leaders issue call for climate change action

The poll predicted Michael Shanks would be the first of many new Scottish Labour MPs.

Labour and Tories to win 33 Westminster seats in blow to SNP, poll says

Brexit

Brexiteers and Scottish nationalists are united by an enthusiasm for censorship Euan McColm

Brexit supporters celebrate as the United Kingdom exits the EU on January 31, 2020 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Brexit myths created 'Schrodinger’s Britain' but the reality is very different

First Minister and SNP Leader Humza Yousaf who will make the case for righting the "historic wrong" of Brexit as he delivers a speech on independence. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf: Independence can "right historic wrong" of Brexit

The clock face of Elizabeth Tower, known after the bell Big Ben, shows the hands at 11 o'clock as a Union Flag flies in front of it in London. Picture Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Committee on cost-of-living would 'waste taxpayers money’, UK Government say

Has the UK Government turned into a 'Just Say No' machine?

Many EU supporters are frustrated with Labour leader Keir Starmer over his dismissal of a return to the EU (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Brexit regret is growing and the campaign to rejoin the EU will come

Boris Johnson should focus on addressing the substance of the new Partygate allegations against him (Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Populist attacks on UK institutions are unconservative and dangerous