Parties launch Holyrood campaigns against backdrop of voter indecision

Change is on offer across the political spectrum, but no one knows whether apathy or tactical voting will prevail

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UK faces ‘seismic moment’ as nationalists target election wins, says John Swinney

SNP leader hails prospect of success for parties in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that want to break up union

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Sarwar gambles on break with Starmer as Holyrood race tightens

Scottish Labour leader hopes distancing himself from PM will shift focus to SNP’s record, but voters remain unconvinced

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“An underlying strength for the Orkney business community is there is such a strong brand identity for Orkney.” – First Minister John Swinney

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A Tory giving a lesson to Tories. Who woulda thunk it?

Top KC brands Tories 'shameful' over Lord Advocate 'corruption' claim

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Death of patients at Glasgow hospital to be investigated, prosecutors confirm

Seven cases are to be looked at after inquiry heard evidence of serious infections at Queen Elizabeth university hospital

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Scandal-hit Glasgow hospital must publish latest patient safety reviews, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour leader calls for transparency after ‘worst scandal in the history of the Scottish parliament’

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Join us for our Parliament Live from Holyrood Budget Special with Kathryn Nutt in the studio as Shona Robison announces the Scottish Government’s budget for 2026/27.

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