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Scottish Labour vulnerable to Reform surge warns pollster John Curtice

Scottish Labour vulnerable to Reform surge warns pollster John Curtice

Pollster Sir John Curtice warns that Scottish Labour faces severe electoral vulnerability to a surging Reform UK due to a socially conservative base.

Politics ·20 Sep 2026, 09:43 ·Clara West 3 min read
Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’

Swinney calls on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland’s ‘right to decide’

First Minister John Swinney is calling on MSPs to unanimously back Scotland's right to decide its future in Parliament, setting up a high-stakes constitutional showdown.

Politics ·20 Sep 2026, 00:48 ·Clara West 3 min read
Scottish Labour to announce new leader after Anas Sarwar quit to join House of Lords

Scottish Labour to announce new leader after Anas Sarwar quit to join House of Lords

Michael Marra has won the Scottish Labour leadership election following a decisive ballot victory. He steps into the role after the departure of Anas Sarwar.

Politics ·19 Sep 2026, 23:37 ·Clara West 3 min read
Minister defends MSP colleague after transport committee blunder

Minister defends MSP colleague after transport committee blunder

Energy Minister Stephen Gethins defended SNP MSP Collette Stevenson after she mistakenly questioned whether Transport Scotland was a registered charity.

Politics ·17 Sep 2026, 10:01 ·Clara West 3 min read
Anas Sarwar to resign as MSP and join House of Lords as Trade Minister

Anas Sarwar to resign as MSP and join House of Lords as Trade Minister

Anas Sarwar is departing the Scottish Parliament to join the UK government as a Minister of State for Trade, sparking a leadership transition for Scottish Labour.

Politics ·23 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Clara West 3 min read
It's about time Westminster cracked down on Holyrood

It's about time Westminster cracked down on Holyrood

As constitutional relations hit rock bottom, political leaders and experts debate the future of the UK amid deepening friction between London and Edinburgh.

Politics ·7 Jul 2026, 16:48 ·Clara West 3 min read