12+ hour, 50+ min ago   (119+ words) It’s hard to believe really that Ricky Bell, the new boss of Glasgow Council, is only the second leader of the city to be appointed from the Scottish National Party because it feels like they’ve been in charge far longer…...

13+ hour, 18+ min ago   (1126+ words) Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell could be ordered to repay around 34% more than the £400,000 he embezzled. Murrell was sentenced to more than five years in prison in June after he admitted misappropriating a total of £400,310.65 from the SNP between…...

13+ hour, 52+ min ago   (873+ words) Families who have lost loved ones to male violence will join survivors at Holyrood this week to press politicians for action over violence against women and girls. The brother of murdered 35-year-old Stacy Hunter will be among those attending a…...

14+ hour, 19+ min ago   (702+ words) Andy Burnham intends to make devolution one of the defining features of his premiership. His plans for England promise greater autonomy for city-regions. This includes more flexibility over funding and a stronger voice for local leaders in national policy. For…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (248+ words) Donald Trump has said he will save his opinion on Scottish independence for “another day”, shortly after doubling down on his comments on Irish unity. On Saturday, the US President responded to a question from the Press Association by saying…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (449+ words) Perth has been selected as the host location for the launch of the Scottish People's Meeting, a major new democracy festival inspired by the highly successful Danish Folkemødet. The Scottish People's Meeting aims to bring together politicians, businesses, public bodies,…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (447+ words) US President Donald Trump has said he “loved” the backlash to his comments in support of Irish unification, but said he'll "save comments on Scottish independence for another day". Mr Trump spoke briefly to reporters on Sunday as he walked…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (226+ words) Donald Trump described Andy Burnham as “a very nice guy” as he continued his visit to Ireland on Sunday. Asked what he thought the Prime Minister made of his comments in support of a united Ireland, the US president said…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (641+ words) The First Ministers of the UK’s devolved nations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums on independence. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1099+ words) A £16 million transformation of Burns Statue Square has been approved despite warnings from some councillors over the impact on businesses and the wider Ayr town centre. South Ayrshire Council backed the final designs for the major regeneration project by 19 votes…...