SNP (Scottish National Party)24 hrs agoAlyn Smith appointed as Scotland's innovation ministerThe former MP and MEP has been made minister for innovation, technology and tertiary education following the resignation of Ben Macpherson.24 hrs ago1 day agoNo compulsory redundancies from health board cuts - SwinneyThe first minister has promised to work with trade unions as he embarks on reforming the public sector.1 day ago2 days agoBus journeys in west of Scotland to be capped at £2 from MondayFirst Minister John Swinney announced the move in his programme for government, alongside plans to cut health boards from 14 to two.2 days ago2 days agoSwinney to cut number of health boards from 14 to twoExisting boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.2 days ago3 days agoBusiness groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap planMore than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.3 days ago6 days agoFM calls for referendum powers as draft independence bill publishedThe draft bill would be introduced into Parliament if the Scottish government secured the necessary powers from the UK government.6 days ago23 Aug 2026SNP councillor reinstated after probe into Jordan Linden complaintsNorth Lanarkshire SNP group said Tracy Carragher had been cleared by an independent advocate and it had full confidence in her.23 Aug 202620 Aug 2026The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enoughIn an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.20 Aug 20268 Aug 2026Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP fundsThe former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.8 Aug 2026...
