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Scotland

Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life

John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday.

By Katrine Bussey and Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland political staff · 19 May 2026 · 4 min read

John Swinney in Holyrood, with Shirley-Anne Somerville clapping while seated nearby

Scotland

John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister

The SNP leader, whose party is the biggest in the Scottish Parliament, was voted back into the role in Holyrood on Tuesday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 19 May 2026 · 4 min read

John Swinney swearing an oath in Holyrod

Scotland

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 19 May 2026 · 4 min read

Alex Cole-Hamilton speaking in front of a group of Lib Dem supporters

Scotland

Alex Cole-Hamilton to run for first minister when MSPs vote on top job

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader confirmed he will put himself forward in Holyrood on Tuesday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 17 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton (left) with former leader Willie Rennie (centre) and Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (right) alongside newly elected MSPs at Newhaven Lighthouse, Edinburgh

Scotland

Swinney has gone ‘backwards’ on independence after election, says Cole-Hamilton

The First Minister does not have ‘any right’ to talk about the constitution after failing to win a majority of MSPs, the Scottish Lib Dem leader...

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 12 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton (left) with former leader Willie Rennie (centre) and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey (right) alongside newly-elected MSPs at Newhaven Lighthouse

Scotland

Scottish politics must not be distracted by independence vote calls, Davey says

The UK Liberal Democrat leader visited Scotland after the party made gains in the Holyrood election.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 9 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Scottish Lib Dem leader hails ‘incredible’ results as party picks up new seats

The Lib Dems have bettered their previous tally of MSPs.

By David Young and Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland · 8 May 2026 · 3 min read

Alex Cole-Hamilton with his wife Gill and daughter Darcy surrounded by supporters

Scotland

Lib Dems set to take ‘big step forward’ in Scotland, Cole-Hamilton predicts

As the votes continue to be counted, he said the results will deliver ‘good day’ for the party.

By David Young, Press Association · 8 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton joins supporters in Orchard Park in Edinburgh

Scotland

Scottish Lib Dems poised for ‘massive leap forward’, Cole-Hamilton insists

The party is targeting 10 constituency seats and also hoping to make gains on the regional list.

By David Young, Press Association · 6 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Greens only party telling truth on need to stop oil and gas drilling – Mackay

The party’s co-leader said politicians had to be ‘honest’ with voters that more fossil fuel extraction would ‘do nothing’ to lower bills.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 6 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Lib Dem housing policy a ‘win-win’, says party leader

The Scottish Lib Dems have pledged to build 10,000 homes for key workers.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 4 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scotland

Lib Dems to ‘fight any attempt’ by Reform to bring in fracking in Scotland

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton made the commitment ahead of Thursday’s Holyrood election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 3 May 2026 · 2 min read