The Scottish Parliament does not have a second chamber like the House of Lords. Instead, it has a powerful committee system which can propose as well as scrutinise bills. Committees are made up of ...

We discussed some of the challenges that young carers face, and why it’s so important that politicians work to ensure they ...

Three Edinburgh SNP councillors have announced they are bidding to stand as candidates for the party in next year's Scottish ...

A Lanark minister had an audience with the King after receiving a prestigious invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration ...

A frontbench Scottish Tory MSP has announced she will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament next year, pointing to a need for “new blood” in the party. Liz Smith, who is Russell ...

A school reunion’s fundraising effort to support the present day pupils has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament.