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Kaukab Stewart becomes first woman of colour to be elected to serve as MSP

Kaukab Stewart becomes first woman of colour to be elected to serve as MSP

The SNP candidate held off a challenge from Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie in Glasgow Kelvin.

Foster praises ‘straightforward and honourable’ Aiken

Foster praises ‘straightforward and honourable’ Aiken

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he always valued his discussions with the outgoing UUP leader.

Donaldson sends documents to DUP colleagues outlining leadership pitch

Donaldson sends documents to DUP colleagues outlining leadership pitch

Sir Jeffrey is vying for the leadership with Stormont Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots.

SNP holds seven constituencies in Glasgow as one result awaited

SNP holds seven constituencies in Glasgow as one result awaited

The results for the remaining city constituency of Glasgow Kelvin due to be declared at the Emirates Arena later on Saturday.

Douglas Ross: Aberdeenshire West is touch-and-go

Douglas Ross: Aberdeenshire West is touch-and-go

The Scottish Conservative leader is in Inverness waiting for results from the Highlands and Island regional list.

Ex-submarine commander Aiken sunk by internal discontent at leadership

Ex-submarine commander Aiken sunk by internal discontent at leadership

The UUP leader got off to an unsteady start when he was forced into a U-turn on electoral pacts before his appointment was even officially confirmed.

PM vows to look beyond pandemic in Queen’s Speech as controversial Bill returns

PM vows to look beyond pandemic in Queen’s Speech as controversial Bill returns

The Government will bring back the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the next parliamentary session.

Outcome of Holyrood election still too close to call

Outcome of Holyrood election still too close to call

Almost half of the seats being fought in the election have now been declared.

SNP hold Provan constituency as Glasgow awaits further results

SNP hold Provan constituency as Glasgow awaits further results

The SNP continued their winning streak in the Glasgow region on Saturday.

Drakeford vows to be ‘radical’ as Labour equals best ever Senedd election result

Drakeford vows to be ‘radical’ as Labour equals best ever Senedd election result

With the final results in, Labour has 30 seats, the Welsh Conservatives have 16, Plaid Cymru has 13 and the Liberal Democrats have one.

Alba’s performance in Scottish election ‘creditable’, Alex Salmond insists

Alba’s performance in Scottish election ‘creditable’, Alex Salmond insists

The former first minister’s new party are likely to see no MSPs returned.

Decorated war veteran seen as likely favourite for UUP leadership

Decorated war veteran seen as likely favourite for UUP leadership

Doug Beattie ruled himself out of the last leadership contest in 2019.

Mark Drakeford vows to be ‘radical and ambitious’ in government

Mark Drakeford vows to be ‘radical and ambitious’ in government

Welsh Labour is just one seat short of an outright majority in the Welsh Parliament, though the party is not expected to take any remaining seats,

Steve Aiken resigns as Ulster Unionist Party leader

Steve Aiken resigns as Ulster Unionist Party leader

Mr Aiken, who will remain in post until a successor is chosen, said he had taken the party as far as he could.

Man arrested in connection with murder of PCSO Julia James

Man arrested in connection with murder of PCSO Julia James

Ms James, a popular community support officer, was found dead in Akholt Wood near her home in Snowdown, Kent, on April 27.

Travel firms hail ‘best day’ of holiday sales in months as green list announced

Travel firms hail ‘best day’ of holiday sales in months as green list announced

Tui spoke of seeing a rise in customer demand on Friday, particularly for trips to Portugal.

Minister admits he is ‘not expecting good news’ in list vote

Minister admits he is ‘not expecting good news’ in list vote

Paul Wheelhouse lost his bid to take Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire from the Tory incumbent.

Top European holiday destinations should be added to green list – travel bosses

Top European holiday destinations should be added to green list – travel bosses

The Government has been accused of being too cautious in its approach to allowing international travel.

List votes up for Greens across Scotland, Harvie claims

List votes up for Greens across Scotland, Harvie claims

Polls have suggested the Greens will make gains in this election.

Leonardo da Vinci drawing expected to fetch up to £12m at auction

Leonardo da Vinci drawing expected to fetch up to £12m at auction

The picture will be sold on July 8.

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