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New presiding officer Kenneth Gibson wants Holyrood to be ‘more enjoyable’

Mr Gibson saw off challenges from fellow MSPs Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan and Clare Haughey to be elected into the role.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 14 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 14 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

New MSPs arrive at Holyrood following last week’s election

The new members will be sworn in later this week.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 11 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton (left) with former leader Willie Rennie (centre) and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey (right) alongside newly-elected MSPs at Newhaven Lighthouse

Scotland

Scottish politics must not be distracted by independence vote calls, Davey says

The UK Liberal Democrat leader visited Scotland after the party made gains in the Holyrood election.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 9 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Votes being counted in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward has suggested Labour could lose some 1,850 councillors in England.

By Christopher McKeon, Sophie Wingate and Blaise Cloran, Press Association · 8 May 2026 · 5 min read

Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria leave a polling station in Westminster after casting their votes

Scotland

Polls close in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership

Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward has suggested Labour could lose some 1,850 councillors in England.

By Christopher McKeon and Sophie Wingate, Press Association Political Staff · 7 May 2026 · 4 min read

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks during a visit to All Saints Hall in south London while campaigning for the local elections on May 7

Scotland

Keir Starmer vows to round off local election campaign ‘fighting for every vote’

Wednesday marks the final full day of campaigning before polls open on Thursday across England, Scotland and Wales.

By Press Association Reporters · 6 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scotland

Lib Dems to ‘fight any attempt’ by Reform to bring in fracking in Scotland

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton made the commitment ahead of Thursday’s Holyrood election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 3 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Alex Cole-Hamilton says Scots are ‘swinging behind’ Liberal Democrats

Scottish Liberal Democrats leader Alex Cole-Hamilton spoke out while campaigning for next week’s Holyrood election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 1 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Politicians step up campaigning with one week to go until Holyrood ballot

Voters will elect 129 MSPs in next weeks Scottish Parliament elections, with polls tipping the SNP to once again be the largest party at Holyrood.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 30 Apr 2026 · 4 min read

Alex Cole-Hamilton looking serious in front of some Lib Dem placards

Scotland

Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy

Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 30 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Lib Dems want to work with business leaders to help boost Scotland’s economy

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton stressed ‘fair economic growth’ is needed to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 28 Apr 2026 · 2 min read