Scottish Conservatives19 Jun 2026Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.19 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election winThe Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.19 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 yearsThe Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. 19 Jun 202626 May 2026John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea.26 May 202619 May 2026John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first ministerThe SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.19 May 20269 May 2026SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UKThe nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.9 May 20269 May 2026Eight of the biggest casualties of the Holyrood electionFrom government ministers to a former party leader, 22 MSPs lost their seats in the Scottish Parliament.9 May 20269 May 2026Scottish election 2026: Results in maps and chartsA guide to how the 2026 Holyrood election panned out. 9 May 20269 May 2026Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at HolyroodJohn Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP. 9 May 2026...
