Politics

New 'policy sprint'

Swinney backs off indy vote to gain more powers

Andy Burnham and Swinney at NEC 30 Oct 26 (Scot gov)

Glasgow talks

Burnham urges Swinney to back local devolution

Andy Burnham and John Swinney in Glasgow (Scottish Gov)

FMQs: oil

Swinney swerves ‘yes or no’ questions on Rosebank

Russell Findlay taunting Swinney 29 Oct 26

Budget 2026: Cost of living

Standing charges axed on household gas bills

Gas bill

Reform changes

Offord relinquishes economy brief in reshuffle

Malcolm Offord

Call for honesty

Burnham rules out EU referendum in this parliament

Andy Burnham GMB

Burnham dilemma

Cabinet split emerges over approving Rosebank oil field

Miatta Fahnbulleh in Aberdeen

Budget 2026

State pension boost and help with business costs

John Healey

Conference vote

Scottish Greens reaffirm opposition to nuclear power

Torness (EDF)

Labour appointments

Marra unveils shadow team with ties to wider party

Michael Marra