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Fergus Ewing arrives for the meeting. Picture: Conor Matchett

SNP no longer stands up for Scotland claims Ewing as he is suspended from party

Dr Lisa Cameron, the Scottish National Party MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow.

Sitting MSP backs challenger to SNP incumbent in Westminster selection battle

Analysis How the SNP fell out of love with Fergus Ewing

Strikes are set to hit schools on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Photo: John Devlin

Yousaf urges Unison to suspend school strike and put deal to members

Well intentioned ageism is alive and well

Well intentioned ageism is alive and well - Christine Grahame

Fergus Ewing MSP. Image: John Devlin.

First Minister says Fergus Ewing’s actions are ‘very, very serious’

Exclusive Rory Stewart: 'I've often thought of standing for the Scottish Parliament'

Professor Eljamel harmed hundreds of patients with botched operations while working as a neurosurgeon at NHS Tayside.

SNP backbencher Jim Fairlie backs calls for a public inquiry into Eljamel

There is a creche at Holyrood - but it only offers parents a maximum of four hours at a time. Image: Douglas McGilviray/Getty Images.

Scottish Parliament branded 'not family friendly'

Humza Yousaf hugs Kate Forbes in the main chamber during the vote for the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Forbes divisive among voters as poll shows she may not improve SNP fortunes

Fish for a Cause Peterhead is planning a protest at the South Breakwater at the weekend

Peterhead anglers set to protest at closure of breakwaters

Nationalists touting MI5 conspiracy theory are the last thing we need Christine Jardine

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie at Bute House, Edinburgh, after the finalisation of an agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens to share power in Scotland

Fergus Ewing and Robin Harper are old men whose time has passed - Patrick Harvie

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale was in conversation with independence campaigner and jouralist Lesley Riddoch at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival. Image: John Devlin.

Kezia Dugdale says her stance on independence has ‘moved’

In Aberdeenshire, 489 teachers are on temporary employment

Concern as more than 800 teachers across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray on te...

Tom Arthur MSP visited The Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

MSP visits Grow Free Community Foundation in Kemnay

Stephen Flynn MP campaigns alongside Scottish National Party candidate and councillor Katy Loudon ahead of the upcoming by-election

Stephen Flynn tells Green deal critics to put up or shut up

Western Isles Council - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - has proposed building a spaceport in North Uist

Readers Letters: Uists do not need a second spaceport

Liam Kerr says the rises will ‘terrify’ Aberdeenshire residents.

Concerns as proposed council tax increases of up to 22.5% would impact around 52...

Monica Lennon MSP wants to bring in laws against ecocide in Scotland. Image: Carl Court/Getty Images.

Too much environmental damage happening in Scotland

Exclusive Risk of repeat of mini-budget stopping Labour scrapping rape clause - Sarwar

Rural areas are still waiting on superfast broadband being rolled out.

Rural Scotland 'totally left behind' by SNP's superfast broadband scheme

Douglas Ross, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, sacked Jamie Greene as justice spokesperson.

Jamie Greene not sacked due to backing gender reforms, claims Douglas Ross

Gillian Martin MSP.

MSP welcomes Investment Zone for North-east

Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater

Scottish Greens co-leaders to go on unchallenged

Pam Gosal (left) launching a petition from rape survivor and campaigner Ellie Wilson (right) at the Scottish Parliament

Safety warning over university students accused of sex crimes

MSP takes swipe at 'unacceptable' slump in Tory poll performance amid reshuffle

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing. Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/PA Wire

Fergus Ewing 'set to lose party whip' after voting against government

First Minister Humza Yousaf has a significant decision to make when it comes to Fergus Ewing.

Analysis: Ewing decision a test of Humza Yousaf's authority within the SNP

Scotland's NHS is under strain. Picture: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

NHS Scotland is 'bloated' by too many managers, shadow health secretary claims

Ms Baillie is to receive a Damehood, for Political and Public Service

Jackie Baillie made a dame in King's Birthday Honours

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is facing calls to resign or be suspended from the SNP.

What could happen next for Nicola Sturgeon and can she be suspended?

There is no data on the number of officers who take their own lives

Suicides among police officers should be recorded amid concerns of 'hidden toll'

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater

Lorna Slater's private Rum ferry cost taxpayers £1,200

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

SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan during the SNP leadership debate in Aberdeen in March.

Ash Regan appoints ex-Alba candidate as senior policy advisor

Former finance secretary Derek Mackay arrives at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh, to give evidence before the Public Audit Committee as part of its inquiry into the delays and overspends at Ferguson Marine in September.

Derek Mackay: 'I am contributing to society and getting on with life'

UK Government's cost of living crisis puts squeeze on NHS Grampian says MSP

First Minister Humza Yousaf

Scottish politics 'more toxic' than ever, says Humza Yousaf

Rosebank, which lies around 80 miles west of the Shetland islands, is one of the largest known untapped oil reserves in the North Sea. Estimates from climate campaign groups suggest burning the oil would generate climate pollution equivalent to the annual emissions from 28 of the world’s lowest-income countries

Call for ban on ‘irresponsible’ oil lobbying as MSP meetings revealed

Douglas Ross speaking on stage on the second day of the Scottish Conservative party conference at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow.

Scots Tory leader Douglas Ross received 'credible' death threat

Texas agriculture department commissioner Sid Miller sent out a memo saying staff must dress 'in a manner consistent with their biological gender' (Picture: Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images)

People shouldn't have to dress in clothes that ‘match their biological gender'

First Minister Humza Yousaf with Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

New Education Secretary needs to stop speaking to teachers like a chatbot

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon talking to media as she returns to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon insists police probe played no role in her decision to resign

Jack Hope is PR & Public Affairs Manager at Perceptive Communicators and former Chief of Staff to a senior MP.

Facing challenges and opportunities of political change - Jack Hope

Who is Colin Beattie - MSP and National Treasurer for the SNP. (Image: Collage, pic courtesy of Scottish Parliament)

Who is Colin Beattie - MSP and National Treasurer for the SNP

It's probably unlikely that Ben Stiller or Robert De Niro, seen in a campervan in Meet The Fockers, will play roles in any future film about the SNP (Picture: Moviestore/Shutterstock)

SNP facing split that makes Alba party breakaway look like minor disagreement

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar makes a speech at Pollok Community Centre in Glasgow.

Anas Sarwar challenges SNP to call early Holyrood election

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to the media, after he visited a nursery at Crookston Castle Primary School, Glasgow

Gender court battle 'could cost public purse around half a million pounds'

Many SNP members feel “dismayed and quite shocked” by recent events, MSP Michelle Thomson has said.

SNP members ‘dismayed and quite shocked’ by police probe – Michelle Thomson

Former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Nicola Sturgeon will ‘fully co-operate’ with police after arrest of husband

Early intervention and support are key to helping children and families (Picture posed by model: John Devlin)

Scotland must keep its 'Promise' to ensure every child feels safe and loved

Kate Forbes MSP has spoken out about the leadership contest for First Minister and its aftermath.

Kate Forbes: My faith was not tested 'at all' during election race

Glasgow City Chambers in George Square in central Glasgow. Photo by Lewis McKenzie/PA Wire.

Council provides 'one of the worst Freedom of Information responses in history'

Michael Matheson becomes the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care

Scotland's new health secretary: Who is Michael Matheson?

Finance secretary Kate Forbes speaks during an SNP leadership hustings in Aberdeen. Picture: Craig Brough/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Who is Kate Forbes: The bold, Highland Christian who could lead SNP

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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

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries