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Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton on a boat on the Clyde

Scotland

Cole-Hamilton having time of his life as Lib Dems seek best-ever Holyrood result

The Scottish Lib Dems believe they can win 10 constituency seats in May and return an MSP in all eight of the regions.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 22 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

Scottish Greens to speak at STUC as they pledge to curb ‘exploitation’

Co-leader Gillian Mackay is seeking to empower young people before they enter the workplace.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 22 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says

The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister is campaigning in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 22 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Man, 30, arrested following death of 82-year-old woman in Glasgow

Elizabeth Colligan was found injured on Cardowan Road in the Carntyne area of Glasgow at around 4am on Saturday.

By Lucinda Cameron and Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

A shopper with a basket of goods in a supermarket

Scotland

Food price cap Bill will be passed this year, Swinney pledges

The First Minister was speaking at the STUC Congress in Dundee on Tuesday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

VAT fraudsters who enjoyed lavish lifestyles jailed for more than 22 years

Martin Lang, Graeme Cullen, Leslie Thompson and Graham Newall stole £8.8 million, which was spent on gold bullion, diamonds and luxury cars.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Nigel Farage and Malcolm Offord amongst Reform candidates and supporters at a Reform lectern

Scotland

Reform making ‘fake promises based on fantasy economics’, union boss warns

STUC leader Roz Foyer also described the feud between Scottish Labour and Reform as a ‘psychodrama’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 21 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

A teenage girl looking at books in a library

Scotland

Greens pledge library access for every community in Scotland

The party said such facilities offer ‘more than just books’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland Political Reporter · 21 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Handout photo of Elizabeth Colligan, with a large balloon behind her

Scotland

Man hunted after death of 82-year-old was ‘agitated’ when last seen, police say

Police are searching for Grant McKinnon, 30, following the death of Elizabeth Colligan in Glasgow at the weekend.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

John Swinney speaking from a lectern, with one hand raised

Scotland

Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

The First Minister said he will be replaced on Question Time this week by Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Anas Sarwar smiling while holding a cup in one hand, and a plate in the other

Scotland

Reform are ‘unedifying people’ and I hope they get ‘hammered’ at polls – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking during a Holyrood election campaign visit to Glasgow on Tuesday.

By Craig Paton, Rachel Keenan and Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political staff · 21 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Hunt continues for ‘dangerous’ man following death of 82-year-old woman

Elizabeth Colligan was found injured in the Carntyne area of Glasgow in the early hours of Saturday.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read