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1 天前 · The cost of Brexit to Scotland’s economy could total £4bn over 15 years, the chief economist has said. In a paper marking the five-year anniversary of the UK leaving the EU, Scotland’s GDP is projected to be two per cent lower than if it had stayed in the bloc due to lost trading opportunities. It concluded Brexit was a “large negative economic shock” based on …

1 天前 · Nicola Sturgeon has admitted that she was wrong to believe a new leader could “reset” the SNP government following her resignation.

2021年9月2日 · Hello, and welcome to Holyrood's live blog on today's First Minister's Questions. 12:45pm: A muffled comment from opposition benches caused the Presiding Officer to step in and urge members to "treat one another with great dignity and respect". The FM says she was "so deeply offended by the comment" and confirms she will take the issue up with the PO to encourage the member to apologise.

2 天之前 · A senior Conservative asked justice secretary Angela Constance if she fears delays to the SNP finances probe could create an injustice. Operation Branchform was launched into SNP accounts in July 2021. The investigation is still live and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell - the estranged ...

2 天之前 · MSPs on Holyrood’s finance committee have called for more fiscal and economic clarity from the Scottish Government in its report on the 2025-26 budget. The budget is set to pass next month after both the Greens and Liberal Democrats confirmed yesterday they would support the SNP minority administration. But the Finance and Public Administration Committee has criticised the government for ...

2024年8月15日 · A huge aluminium sail that could revolutionise ocean travel is one of many innovative ideas highlighted by Holyrood’s annual Climate Action Awards shortlist. The list showcases the depth of different climate initiatives in Scotland as 16 individuals and organisations in six categories will be highlighted at the ceremony in Edinburgh. The awards ceremony takes place on Tuesday 1 October, the ...

Holyrood is Scotland’s fortnightly political and current affairs magazine that keeps people informed with its award-winning and thought-provoking editorial.

2025年1月20日 · Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. Along with his vice-president JD Vance, Trump took the oath of office in the US Capitol Rotunda as proceedings were forced indoors due to freezing conditions in Washington DC. In his inaugural address to the American public, the president declared “America's decline is over”, vowing to act quickly with ...