The current toxicity of Holyrood is far removed from vision painted by Winnie Ewing and Donald Dewar when it was ‘hereby reconvened’ and parliamentary reform is desperately needed
The Scottish parliament has approved John Swinney as the country's new first minister. His predecessor as leader of the ruling Scottish National Party stood down after a rift with his coalition partners.
The Scottish Parliament is marking a quarter of a century in existence, with John Swinney’s elevation to become the country’s seventh first minister looming as the next chapter
Yousaf announced his intention to step down at Bute House earlier today after facing the prospect of a No Confidence vote in Parliament over his leadership, and one over the SNP led Scottish Government.