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Gillian Mackay and Ross Greer join Scottish Green Party campaigners

Scotland

Green vote would force Offord to pay ‘fair share’ towards public services

Ross Greer decried the Reform UK party as ‘toxic’.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 6 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Flynn urges Scots to ‘slam shut’ the door on Reform and Farage by backing SNP

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the appeal to voters ahead of Thursday’s Holyrood election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 6 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

SNP ‘within touching distance’ of Holyrood majority, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister made the claim ahead of Thursday’s Scottish election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 6 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

John Swinney insists ‘momentum with the SNP’ ahead of Holyrood election

The SNP leader spoke out ahead of voters across Scotland going to the polls on Thursday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 5 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Anas Sarwar urges Scots to back him for first minister to ‘save the NHS’

The Scottish Labour leader made the plea two days before voters go to the polls in the Holyrood election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 5 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Free buses could ‘make a real difference’ to Scots, Green Gillian Mackay says

The Scottish Green co-leader spoke out about her party’s flagship policy ahead of the May 7 Scottish election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 5 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 4 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Hollywood star Alan Cumming urges Holyrood voters to ‘reject Nigel Farage’

The actor made a plea to voters in Scotland ahead of Thursday’s election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 4 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Sarwar says ‘focus’ is on beating John Swinney – not on Labour at Westminster

Anas Sarwar refused to comment on speculation Sir Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge if the party does badly in Thursday’s elections.

By Katrine Bussey, PA Scotland Political Editor · 4 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Reform pledges to put Scottish immigration detention centres in Green seats

Home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf said Green voters will ‘get what they vote for’.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 4 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Campaigners urge next Scottish Government to be ‘brave and bold for children’

Martin Crewe, director of Barnardo’s Scotland, said it wants to see the Scottish Child Payment upped to £40 per child within the next 12 months.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 4 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Scots urged to elect ‘bold Green champion’ for every Holyrood region

Scottish Green co-leader Gillian Mackay made the plea ahead of Thursday’s Scottish Parliament election.

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