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A new phase of Scottish politics »

Four years ago, in May 2007, an insurgent SNP made Scottish electoral history, pushing Labour to their first Holyrood defeat in the history of the devolved parliament. “It’s time,” sermonised Alex Salmond in party broadcasts. “I...

Wed 09 Feb 2011 by Evan Beswick | Read more »

Scotland goes to the polls »

With the Scottish Parliament elections scheduled for 5 May, voters will determine whether to grant Alex Salmond's SNP government another four years in office. Since devolution in 1999, Scottish voters have been entitled to elect their own government a...

Wed 09 Feb 2011 by Jonathan Baldie | Read more »

Parties unite behind freeze on MSP pay »

£1.5 million is to be saved in real terms by a cross-party agreement to freeze MSPs’ pay and allowances for two years. It is hoped that the gesture will boost public appreciation of MSPs in the wake of spending cuts issued by Westminster. ...

Wed 24 Nov 2010 by Andrew Redmond Barr | Read more »

Former First Minister to step down as MSP »

Jack McConnell

Former First Minister Jack McConnell has announced that he will not be putting himself forward for re-election as an MSP. Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale, a former maths teacher, issued a statement in which he said: "I have been an elected repre...

Tue 14 Sep 2010 by Matt Macaulay | Read more »

MSP claims trams cost could top £750 million »

Trams

Lothian MSP Shirley Anne Somerville has demanded answers from Transport Initiatives Edinburgh (TIE) following claims that the cost of the project exceed the original budget by £250m and take two years longer than planned. However, claims that th...

Thu 15 Oct 2009 by John Hislop | Read more »

One in five MSPs keep it in the family »

Nearly one in five MSPs are employing family members on their personal staff, according to a new accountability register published last week. The register, instigated by calls for greater accountability, publishes details of MSP staff hirings and the ...

Tue 09 Dec 2008 by Ross Melton | Read more »

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