Scottish Conservatives3 days agoJohn 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.3 days ago9 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 20269 May 2026SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for secondJohn Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.9 May 20268 May 2026John Swinney among SNP winners in Perthshire and DundeeScotland's first minister emerged victorious in his constituency, which was among a number of SNP wins in the region.8 May 20266 May 2026Can Scotland's politicians really cut your energy bills?BBC Verify has been assessing if any of the pledges to cut energy bills made in the Holyrood election campaign can actually be delivered. 6 May 20266 May 2026Holyrood election outcome is anything but certain on final day of campaigningIn the volatile politics of 2026, it is probably best to prepare for a range of possible scenarios, writes BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.6 May 2026...
