Scottish Conservatives4 days agoSwinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood electionThe first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.4 days ago12 Apr 2026The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.12 Apr 202612 Apr 2026Swinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election. 12 Apr 202610 Apr 2026SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homesJohn Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency.10 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Tax rebate not intended for millionaire pensioners, Findlay saysThe Scottish Tories say they will give £500 to pensioners - but the party's leader says he hopes millionaires will not apply.8 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Conservatives' Scottish manifesto pledges analysedBBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in the Conservatives' manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election. 7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Scottish Conservative election manifesto at-a-glanceThe party's priorities include cutting tax bills, raising school standards and delivering faster GP appointments.7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Scottish Conservatives pledge tax cuts in election manifestoLeader Russell Findlay announces his party's plans ahead of next month's Holyrood poll.7 Apr 20267 Apr 2026Green candidate backs abolition of Scotland's prisonsThe comments, made by Edinburgh and Lothians East hopeful Kate Nevens, have been branded "monumentally stupid".7 Apr 2026...
