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John Swinney faces pressure as SNP policy on food prices triggers accusations of provoking a Westminster showdown. The First Minister candidate insists the plan stands independent of UK government interference.
All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament were sworn in Tuesday, with 64 first-timers taking their oaths in a blend of languages and traditions. Karen Adam became the first MSP to use British Sign Language during the ritual, while Laura Mitchell carried a sacred Clavie stave to the chamber.
Q Manivannan, a Green Party candidate on a student visa, has been elected to the Scottish Parliament, sparking a debate over immigration rules for MSPs. Critics question whether limited visa holders should hold office, while the Greens defend their selection as legally sound.
The Scottish Parliament’s assisted dying bill was rejected last month, but its architect insists the campaign will continue, warning opponents that the issue is far from settled in a nation grappling with ageing demographics and rising terminal illness cases.
Scotland’s Parliament has blocked progressive end-of-life legislation, leaving terminally ill patients with no legal path to assisted death. The vote marks a decisive shift in the nation’s approach to medical autonomy and palliative care.