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Latest stories tagged Holyrood election.

Scotland

UK facing constitutional shock in Scottish and Welsh elections – Stephen Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader spoke out before Thursday’s elections to both Holyrood and the Senedd.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 3 May 2026 · 3 min read

First Minister and Scottish National Party leader John Swinney at a recent ministerial visit in Stirling

Scotland

Only SNP vote can bring ‘fresh start of independence’ and block Farage – Swinney

First Minister John Swinney is expected to make the announcement later on Sunday in a visit to the Aberdeenshire area.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 3 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Scotland has suffered nearly 7,000 days of failure under SNP, Findlay says

The Scottish Tory leader accused John Swinney’s party of having a ‘reverse Midas touch’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 3 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay

Scotland

Findlay urges Highland and Moray voters to back Tories amid ‘SNP betrayal’

The Scottish Conservative leader issued a rallying cry to Scots on the last Saturday before the election.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 2 May 2026 · 2 min read

Donald Trump smiling while standing at a lectern outside

Scotland

Greens vow to examine Donald Trump’s wealth

The party said it would open an inquiry into how the US president funded his Scottish golf courses if it wins next week’s election.

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

John Swinney speaking in front of Scottish flags

Scotland

Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney

The Holyrood election campaign is entering its final weekend before voting day on Thursday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 2 May 2026 · 3 min read

Anas Sarwar holding up his right hand and smiling

Scotland

Sarwar vows to give NHS waiting lists ‘the chop’ as he visits karate dojo

The Scottish Labour leader said the NHS ‘is not safe with John Swinney and the SNP’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 2 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Offord: ‘Racist’ used too loosely and is too accusatory

The Reform UK Scotland leader said Scots were raising legitimate concerns about fairness.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 1 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Alex Cole-Hamilton says Scots are ‘swinging behind’ Liberal Democrats

Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton spoke out while campaigning for next week’s Holyrood election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 1 May 2026 · 2 min read

John Swinney smiling while SNP supporters, waving flags and placards, with Stirling Castle above them

Scotland

Election is opportunity to ‘chart new course’ for Scotland, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader made a stump speech in Stirling ahead of the final weekend of the campaign.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 1 May 2026 · 3 min read

Children being walked to school by their parents

Scotland

Scottish Greens urge SNP to match universal free childcare pledge

The Scottish Greens say the SNP’s manifesto promises on childcare are ‘lacking in detail’.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 1 May 2026 · 3 min read

Anas Sarwar speaks during an election press conference

Scotland

Former dentist Anas Sarwar in pledge to end ‘dental deserts’

The Scottish Labour leader has set out his plans to reform dentistry and get more Scots seen.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 1 May 2026 · 5 min read