The SNP Westminster leader looks set to be chosen as the party's candidate in Aberdeen South and North Kincardine.

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

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has announced he is to quit Holyrood – but he hopes to run again for ...

Christina McKelvie, the Scottish Government Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, passed away at 57. McKelvie had been on ...

Holyrood Finance Secretary Shona Robison said she has received confirmation from the Treasury that “there will be cuts to our ...

Former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross is to quit Holyrood at the next election. The MSP who served as the opposition leader in the Scottish Parliament for over three years said he hoped to return ...

Three Edinburgh SNP councillors have announced they are bidding to stand as candidates for the party in next year's Scottish ...

MSPs wept in the Scottish Parliament chamber as tributes were paid to Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie following her death aged 57. Ms McKelvie took medical leave from her role as ...

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has announced he is to quit Holyrood – but he hopes to run again for Westminster. Mr Ross said in such circumstances it is “right” that he ...

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