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Scottish Labour MSP Joe Fagan

You will never see me in the Lords - I only want to serve Scotland Joe Fagan

Monica Lennon announced last week she would run for the Scottish Labour leadership (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Exclusive Monica Lennon confirmed as MSP and 'has numbers for leadership race'

Paul Sweeney MSP, Monica Lennon and Michael Marra MSP are amongst the favourites to replace Anas Sarwar as party leader.

Who will be the next Scottish Labour leader?

Counting will take place on Friday

Explainer Holyrood election 2026: Check when your constituency will be announced

Poll: SNP on track for Holyrood majority thanks to tactical voting

The Torness Nuclear Power Station in East Lothian

SNP ministers told to scrap climate change plan over nuclear exclusion

Dairy cows at a farm outside Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway

South Scotland invention aims to transform dairy industry

A 4G mast in Glencoe installed as part of the Shared Rural Network

Where 4G not-spots exist in Scotland and what’s being done about it

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon leaving her home last week. Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon became difficult to deal with post-Brexit, claims David Mundell

'The carbon intensity of the energy network is important, but so too is the energy efficiency of a data centre,' says the DataVita boss. Picture: contributed.

'Check your data centre is helping your journey to net zero, not hindering it'

MSPs are going to debate the use of AI technology in the Scottish Parliament.

MSPs need to trust AI before using it in Holyrood

One MSP says children should be taught about ChatGPT in schools to help equip them for the future.

Calls for ChatGPT to be taught in Scottish schools

The Duke of Buccleuch supports the planned buyout of part of his vast estate

Deadline approaching for town bid to buy Langholm Moor from duke

Storm Arwen caused devastation in many parts of Scotland.

Woodland planting weathers the storm

Prestwick Airport was bought by the Scottish Government for a nominal £1 in 2013 to avert its closure. Picture: John Devlin

Prestwick Airport bid ‘would not secure value for taxpayer’ – Kate Forbes

Willie Rennie's often comedic photocalls helped ensure the Scottish Liberal Democrats were noticed (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Why we must relight the flame of liberal values in Scotland – Christine Jardine

Voters queue at a polling station in Gorgie Dalry on Thursday

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que at Gorgie Dalry Stenhouse CHurch of Scotland, Gorgie Rd, polling station

What was the story of the polls over the election campaign?

Voters turned out to vote in the Holyrood election on Thursday May 6.

Your guide to the Holyrood election results

The chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh (Getty Images)

A simple guide to the Scottish election

Your poll card will tell you which polling station to go to cast your ballot (Shutterstock)

How voting works in the Scottish election

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will be attempting to ensure all of the SNP's voters turnout to ensure a positive result.

Analysis: SNP success dependent on voter turnout as support slips

Alex Salmond set out his new Alba Party's aims for Scottish Independence on Tuesday (Getty Images)

The name of Alex Salmond's new Alba Party explained

There are 129 MSPs (Getty Images)

Full list of Scottish MSPs

Michelle Ballantyne has been named as the Scottish leader of Reform UK (Getty Images)

Michelle Ballantyne MSP: who is the new Scotland leader of Nigel Farage's politi...

Northern Ireland received £650m to help tackle Brexit and promote peace on the island.

SNP claim Scotland owed £1.8bn after £650m funding for Northern Ireland

Specialist fire crews waded into the fast-flowing water in the Scottish Borders as Storm Dennis lashed down to save the pair from the "extremely dangerous situation" after a river had burst its banks.

Storm Dennis: Scottish pair rescued after car swept from road during flooding

Jedburgh councillor Scott Hamilton in front of the town's scaffolding-clad building in the square.

Council yet to secure ownership over Jedburgh’s problem building

Alister Jack emerges from No 10 after his appointment as Scottish secretary. Picture: PA

Alister Jack: Who is the new Secretary of State for Scotland?

Communities in the Highlands and Islands topped the Bank of Scotland's happiness index

Glasgow city dwellers the unhappiest in Scotland as Highlands life brings a smil...

A third of Scots borrow money from friends and family.

One in ten people who have borrowed cash from family do not expect to pay it bac...

Ignoring the science won’t protect Donald Trump from climate change - Richard Di...

Passengers board an Edinburgh-bound train at Newtongrange station in Midlothian in 2016. Picture: Ian Rutherforrd

MSP raises Borders Railway issue with minister

More local support for an opt-out system for organ donation

South Scotland backing for organ donation reform

Holyrood bound; Emma Harper invited Kate Picken and the choir to parliament

Parliament date for farming choir

Witness the arrival of Spring in our regions beautiful Logan Gardens

Tourism blossoms in Galloway

NHS D&G Finance Director katy lewis.

MSP claims budget is unclear on Â£6.2m cuts

Michelle Ballantyne wants 2013 guidance overhauled. Photo: Rex/Shutterstock

MSP wants headteachers to be allowed to ban mobiles in school

Sarah Beattie-Smith. Picture: Steven Scott Taylor

Sarah Beattie-Smith: '˜The Greens are a radical alternative'

Picture: TSPL

Union Jack driving licence plan criticised by MSP

Police surround a section of fans after flares are set off in the stands during the Glasgow Cup final. Picture: SNS

Celtic v Rangers policing attacked by Labour MSP

The iconic Saltire is housed in the National Museum of Scotland. Picture: TSPL

Calls to repair sign underneath ‘oldest Saltire’

Carly Booth hits out of the rough. A new golf qualification could raise the standard of Scotland's golfers to match the international reputation of its courses. Picture: Getty

Call for golf degrees to be taught in Scotland
GOLF degrees should be taught in Scotland to stop the game sliding into further decline in the nation where it was invented, an MSP has said.

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Smoking car ban is the least we can do

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Smoking in cars ban proposal to be put to MSPs

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Helicopter to the rescue after forest mountain bike crash

Helicopter to the rescue after forest mountain bike crash

Scotland’s weather: Just as things were heating up … winter comes back

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820,000 move up from UK

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MSP’s buddy role is working in hotel

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Farming: How trees and cattle can be mutually beneficial

Your country needs you - to halt relentless march of the grey squirrels

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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