NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsScottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendumThe demand was the Scottish government's first item of business in the new parliament.4 hrs agoScotland PoliticsJohn Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea.4 hrs agoScotland PoliticsThe questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversyThecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.1 day agoScotland PoliticsThe painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimesHow dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.1 day agoScotland PoliticsSturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry saysThe former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.9 hrs agoScotland Politics'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jewellerFormer SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.17 hrs agoScotlandHow long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.12 hrs agoScotland PoliticsHow it unfolded: The SNP finances controversySome of the key dates from a period of turmoil for the Scottish National Party.Scottish ministers call for tougher restrictions on new driversThe changes would see new drivers face restrictions on things such as driving at night and carrying passengers.Deputy FM warns there will 'undoubtedly' need to be cutsJenny Gilruth said the Scottish government had been "very upfront about the challenge we face".How has free bus travel for young people worked in Scotland?As England moves to give people under the age of 15 free bus travel, under-22s in Scotland have had free bus passes for four years.Candidates for by-elections to replace former MPs announcedStephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month.Scottish Parliament electionNot a continuity cabinet: Swinney signals change with familiar facesSeven of its nine members were already there but everyone except the first minister has a new job.'I've had my nose broken twice' - assaults in schools 'becoming the norm'The incident is one of thousands of attacks on teaching staff each year and many now say violence in the classroom is out of controlHow holding the UK together became part of Labour's power struggleThe leadership drama at Westminster has implications that reach into the UK's home nations.Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year. Potholes compensation: How much is your council paying out? Scottish councils paid out more than £2m to drivers for pothole-inflicted vehicle damage over the past five years, a BBC investigation has found.
