Ken Macintosh

The Scottish Parliament

MSP pay set to rise by 3.4 per cent next year

Scottish Parliament 2021: MSPs are sworn in following Holyrood election

MSPs are sworn in following Holyrood election

The Holyrood chamber

Who will be Holyrood's next Presiding Officer?

Flags fly at half mast outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to mark the death of the Duke Of Edinburgh. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scottish and UK Parliaments recalled following death of Prince Philip

Nicola Sturgeon has been warned to make fewer “personal” comments in the Scottish Parliament, after she repeatedly referred to the fact that Ruth Davidson is due to take up a seat in the House of Lords during the final FMQs before the election.

Sturgeon warned not to use ‘House of Lords’ jibe against Ruth Davidson

Nicola Sturgeon gives evidence to the Scottish Parliament committee examining the handling of harassment allegations against Alex Salmond. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty)

Shambolic Salmond Inquiry shows need for change at Holyrood – Martyn McLaughlin

Lord Advocate James Wolffe is to answer an urgent statement in Holyrood today.

Alex Salmond inquiry: Lord Advocate set to answer urgent question in Holyrood

Lothian MSP Neil Findlay

Salmond Inquiry: Evidence fiasco labelled a 'crisis of credibility' for Holyrood

(From left) Scottish Labour's Monica Lennon, Jackie Baillie and Anas Sarwar during First Minster's Questions in the debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. MSPs have recommended keeping remote committee meetings beyond the Covid pandemic. Picture: PA Wire

Remote Scottish Parliament meetings 'should be allowed permanently'

Calls have been made for action to be taken to halt the drug deaths crisis in Scotland. Picture: Sean Bell

Scotland must 'do better' on drugs deaths, says Church of Scotland moderator

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon takes part in First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jane Barlow/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Holyrood to stop sitting on March 25 ahead of Scottish election

The Holyrood elections in May could be delayed by Covid-19

Holyrood elections in May should be postponed, say half of Scots in poll

Scottish Parliament recall was confirmed by Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh

Recall for Scottish Parliament as MSPs consider PM's Brexit deal

MSPs will reject a “wholly inappropriate” pay rise next year, Holyrood’s Presiding Officer has announced.

MSPs to reject 5.1 per cent pay rise

Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon, right, joins campaigners during a rally in February outside the Scottish Parliament in support of Period Products Bill (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Ending period poverty has made Scotland a better place – Kirsty Strickland

Picture credit: Matt Cardy

Scot Gov are considering contingency plan to postpone elections

The voting system in Holyrood has come under criticism.

Calls for 'farcical' Holyrood hybrid voting system to be withdrawn

The Scottish Parliament will see remote voting and 'hybrid' sessions take place from today

Remote voting for MSPs now in place

Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Ken Macintosh pictured alongside Queen Elizabeth II. Picture: Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Holyrood chief Ken Macintosh recovering after emergency surgery

MSPs social distancing with every second seat removed.

How Holyrood bosses are planning a ‘hybrid’ Scottish Parliament

Presiding Officer, Rt Hon Ken Macintosh MSP

This crisis has tested Scottish Parliament like never before says Ken Macintosh

Nicola Sturgeon during a special coronavirus Covid-19 social distancing First Minister's Questions. Picture: Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon willing to accept ‘unlimited’ time for FMQs grilling

MSPs social distancing with every second seat removed at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, in Edinburgh. Picture: Fraser Bremner/PA Wire

Postponing 2021 Holyrood election ‘fanciful’, says Presiding Officer

The Scottish Parliament will hold a virtual meeting today.

MSPs given chance to question Scottish Cabinet today

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon holding her daily press conference. (Photo by Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Scottish deaths rise by 81 in a single day

Only 79 MSPs will be in Holyrood to debate the coronavirus emergency bill.

Holyrood scrubbed as MSPs numbers reduced to pass emergency law

Alex Cole-Hamilton warned the current situation is open to "serious abuse"

Bid to introduce politicians’ “disclosure checks” around youngsters rejected by ...

MSPs voted to overturn an earlier decision. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Brexit: EU flag will fly at Holyrood after Brexit, after government overturns de...

Unionist protesters targeted Holyrood today

FMQs disrupted by ‘bizarre’ unionist protest claiming SNP link to IRA

The EU flag will stop flying outside Holyrood

Scottish Parliament to stop flying EU flag

The Scottish's Parliament's weekly First Ministers Questions session was briefly halted

Extinction Rebellion protests twice bring First Ministers Question to a halt

Mike Russell says the Scottish Government will not back the Brexit deal

Scottish Parliament to reject consent for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

Holyrood is expected to sit on Thursday

Scottish Parliament to be recalled on Thursday to consider Brexit deal

Tribalism has been accused of styming the development of Holyrood

Tribalism in Scottish politics has led to 'disappointing' development of Holyroo...

Ken Macintosh slammed the leak

FMQs: Ken Macintosh slams Scottish Government over Named Person leak

Scottish Conservative interim leader Jackson Carlaw. Picture: JPIMEDIA

New Scottish Tory leader sorry for ‘crass’ Nicola Sturgeon hair comment

Tavish Scott. Picture: PA

Shetland by-election to take place at end of August

David Lidington. Picture: Getty

Theresa May's deputy says new Prime Minister must make 'positive case' for the U...

Eu leaders last night. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Brexit: Scottish Parliament won’t be recalled after extension agreed

Mike Russell has warned of "profound" consequences for devolution

Scots Brexit Bill ditched after Westminster ‘limits’ Holyrood powers

The Queen opens the fifth session of the Scottish Parliament in 2016

Queen to address MSPs at Holyrood to mark 20th anniversary

An appeal has been put out to trace babies born on the day the Scottish Parliament was established on 1 July 1999. Picture: Kenny Smith

Search for babies born on day Scottish Parliament was established in 1999
The Scottish Parliament is looking for Scots born on the day it was established as part of its 20th anniversary ?celebrations.

Liberal Democrat deputy leader Jo Swinson with her baby Gabriel in her Commons seat.

MSPs will be able to breastfeed in debating chamber

Powers in sectors such as agriculture and fishing will come to Holyrood

Scotland facing ‘new devolution’ as fresh post-Brexit powers come to Holyrood

Ken Macintosh, who became Presiding Officer in May 2016. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Leader: Timely warning for Holyrood to win over the cynics

Efforts are continuing to block plans to build a nursery on Busby Primary School playing fields.

Community invited to meeting in fight to save Busby Primary School playing field...

Tory Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg

Mike Russell apologises over "alien" barb about Jacob Rees-Mogg

East Renfrewshire Council plans to build a new nursery to replace the portable building but parents want to keep the playing fields as they are.

Fight is on to save Busby Primary School playing fields

Presiding officer Ken Macintosh MSP and Chair of the SYP Suki Wan MSYP sign a partnership agreement which will see the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Youth Parliament work more closely with each other. 07 November 2018 . Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Suki Wan: Making sure young Scots' voices get a greater say in new legislation

Sir Tom Devine

Sir Tom will make festival appearance with a '˜challenging' look at the clearanc...

Nicola Sturgeon at Londons FutureFest in July. Picture: PA

Futureproofing Scotland '˜should be a top priority for Holyrood'

The Scottish Parliament building, Holyrood park, Edinburgh.

Scottish Parliament rated five-star tourist attraction

MSPs' expenses topped Â£16m. Picture: Jayne Wright.

MSPs claim over Â£16m in expenses

Scotland is looking for support from other devolved administrations in its Brexit battle with Westminster. Pictures: Pixabay/ Free Images/ WikiCommons

Scotland's Brexit battle with UK backed by Northern Ireland and Wales

The President in Edinburgh.

President of Malawi addresses MSPs at Holyrood

Scotland's Advocate general Lord keen said it is important to "seek clarity."

Holyrood and Westminster in court showdown over Brexit "power grab"

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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