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Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron, left, who has defected to the Tories, and SNP leader Humza Yousaf. Credit: PA/Getty

SNP MP defects to Tories after claiming 'toxic and bully treatment'

Ruairi Kelly previously lived on the Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

‘I lived on Bibby Stockholm - it’s no place for asylum seekers’

Nicola Sturgeon was released without charge

Nicola Sturgeon statement in full after release following arrest

Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with the SNP investigation

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in connection with SNP investigation

Colin Beattie MSP

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

Peter Murrell first met Nicola Sturgeon while he was working as a PR consultant during the Govan-by-election in 1988 (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon had ‘no prior knowledge’ of husbands arrest

Former First Minister for Scotland and former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon, stands with her husband husband Peter Murrell. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell arrested

Margaret Ferrier MP was given a 270-hour community payback order for breaking lockdown rules by travelling on a train despite testing positive for Covid

Disgraced MP Margaret Ferrier facing 30 day suspension

A ship is currently leaning towards the docks at a worrying angle in Leith, Edinburgh. (Photo credit: @Tomafc83 on Twitter)

Major incident at Leith Docks in Scotland as ship tips toward dock

Boris Johnson will give evidence this week on whether he misled parliament during the Partygate scandal

Watch live as Boris Johnson faces MPs at Privileges Committee

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due before the Privileges Committee over the Partygate scandal on Wednesday.

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

‘Shambolic’ passport delays threaten millions of summer holidays, ministers warn

Neil MacKay’s firm has gone from insulating three to four homes per week to one or two a year.

Contractor: Insulation debacle is ‘unbelievable’

Environmental designations are hurting the isles fishing sector, according to industry representatives.

Environmental strictures are hurting the islands

MP proposes law to guarantee paid bereavement leave after death of a loved one

MP proposes law to guarantee paid bereavement leave after death of a loved one

Fergus Ewing was among the MSPs who were concerned

Traditional B&Bs could shut up shop, say MSPs

Just like the CalMac quangos, questions are being asked over the lack of local representation on the Western Isles Health Board

Absence of islanders on Western Isles Health Board

Kallin harbour, Grimsay, North Uist

Inshore fishing as bad as aviation, says Green MSP

Fishermen have warned that if the agreement on more marine protection by the SNP-Green Coalition goes through many will not be able to survive

Crisis point for the Isles fishing industry

Three councillors have been spoken to in relation to the investigation

Councillors named in Comhairle harassment inquiry

Official statistics now show the effect that the closure of European markets during lockdown had on the local fishing industry

Green pact points to ‘challenging times’

The housing needs of rural areas needs a diverse approach

No single answer for rural housing

Housing chair, Kenny John MacLeod: Only HHP has the power to draw down Government money

Housing underspend claim rejected

Nicola Sturgeon celebrates ‘historic’ SNP win in Scottish Parliament elections

Alasdair Allan MSP

SNP hit back at Labour's call for a public apology

Gavin has been selected to stand by the Conservatives.

Gavin Berkeneger has been selected by the Western Isles Conservative and Unionis...
The Western Isles Conservative and Unionist Association have announced Mr Gavin Berkeneger as their candidate to contest Na h-Eileanan an Iar in this May’s Scottish elections.

MP Angus MacNeil

Isles MP asks Transport Scotland to think agin about trialling MV Pentalina for ...

MV Isle of Lewis is in dry dock undergoing work

MSP raises concerns with cabinet secretaries over the failure of the ferry servi...

Angus McNeil MP - copyright Anthony Upton 2016©.

MP reiterates that families who can apply should do so without delay.

Bernera Bridge

MSP Alasdair welcomes the bridge funding announcement from the Scottish Governme...

There's a fear that local news may disappear

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has called on SNP Finance Secretary Kat...

Alasdair Allan MSP has applauded the Scottish Government's funding package.

Some commentators are suggesting it could be a case of 'too little, too late'.

The Scottish Fishing industry says it is losing £1 million per day post-Brexit as EU customers are cancelling orders.

Island politicians fight for fair play

MSP Rhoda Grant is warning of a crisis looming.

Labour MSP reveals shocking figures

The SNP group say the council are not complying with current legislation on the issue of care home charges for crofting tenants, and are calling for changes.

SNP group want clarity from the Comhairle

MSP Alasdair Allan has presented his Gaelic report.

MSP presents community Gaelic report

Alasdair Allan MSP says to add a hard or no deal Brexit into the mix would be 'madness' at this time.

Western Isles MSP calls for Brexit extension amidst Covid concerns

Keir Starmer is promising more devolved powers if Labour wins the next election

The MP says that the cost of imported poultry if there’s a no deal could increase by 25 per cent.

MP outlines what he says are the concerns of a No Deal Brexit

Alasdair Allan MSP praises the SNPs vision over free school meals.

Allan welcomes meals announcement

Angus McNeil MP. copyright Anthony Upton

Isles MP urges FM to reconsider travel arrangements

Donald Cameron MSP claims we are facing a transport 'triple whammy'.

MSP worries that we are facing a transport ‘triple whammy’

Alasdair calls for fairer delivery charges for island shoppers.

Island MSP calls for a fairer scheme on delivery charges
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan has highlighted the unfair delivery charges islanders continue to face, after a report revealed the scale of the problem across Scotland.

The Arnish Yard is the subject of concern and anger as workers are told new contract has been awarded elsewhere.

No deal on the cards for BiFab

Perhaps this year Covid will make more of us take a step back and reconsider the real meaning of Christmas.

Local MSP backs the ‘Give a Gift, Light up a Life’ project

MP Angus MacNeil was involved in an incident on Barra while driving his car

SNP MP Angus MacNeil involved in crash which left teenage motorcyclist with brok...

When is Nicola Sturgeon’s update today? the First Minister is expected to make a...

Alasdair Allan is holding a series of conversation on Gaelic

MSP announces dates for conversations

Alasdair Allan MSP urges applicants not to delay.

MSP urges residents to apply for the new £500 grant

Angus MacNeil MP has called on OfGem to engage.

MP says OfGem must help

Islands MSP Alasdair Allan speaking at Holyrood.

Alasdair says there has been low awareness

Island MP Angus MacNeil is urging residents to come forward and identify blackspots for telephone coverage.

Residents urged to ID telephone blackspots

Here's when Nicola Sturgeon will review lockdown restrictions today