The 57-year-old died in hospital on Thursday morning, having been undergoing treatment for secondary breast cancer.

Her former partner appeared in court on March 20 charged in connection with the alleged embezzlement of party funds. Read ...

Most of the work in the Scottish Parliament happens in the Chamber. This is where Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) all sit and meet together. Their meetings are chaired by the Presiding ...

Edinburgh residents have been reminded of road closures in the city centre due to a Scottish Parliament event. On Saturday, September 28, the event will mark 25 years of the Scottish Parliament.

A school reunion’s fundraising effort to support the present day pupils has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament.

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This means approximately 46% of MSPs were women. This is lower than the proportion of women in Scotland (51%). The number of women leading or co-leading political parties has fallen in recent years.