The Scottish Parliament: 2026 Election.
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/03/28/the-scottish-parliament-2026-election/
The Scottish Parliament: 2026 Election.
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/03/28/the-scottish-parliament-2026-election/
🏛️ SP Bill 17: Climate Change (Scotland) Bill
This bill establishes Scotland's statutory framework for addressing climate change, setting legally binding greenhouse gas emissions targets and creating accountability mechanisms for meeting them.
https://legisplain.org/bills/scotland-climate-change-bill?utm_source=mastodon
As the #ScottishParliament winds up before the election in early May, #ScottishGreens co-leader #GillianMackay delivers aome gentle snark at #HumzaYousaf, the man who evicted her party from government.
Mackay's brief comments achieve an almost perfect pitch. She notes a real hurt, but wraps it in humour, and follows it with warm praise. A real masterclass in public speaking, and in parliamentary etiquette.
“We will always put Scotland first.” – Emma Roddick MSP
Stage 3 Proceedings: Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
Voting session starting now.
https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meeting-of-the-parliament-accessible-march-17-2026
Scotland could become first UK country to back legalising assisted dying tonight
“We should listen to the churches, disability organisations and now healthcare professionals, who are against this Bill.”
“We need to ensure our farmers – our food producers – are supported to be part of a sustainable and greener future both in terms of energy security and food security.”
Glasgow’s vape shop fire should be a wake-up call for all of us
Assisted Dying Bill – “the road to a certain place is always paved with good intentions.” – Mike Macleod