Organisation: MSP

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Angus Robertson announces bid for Ruth Davidson's Edinburgh seat

Robertson revealed that he will be seeking the SNP’s nomination to stand in Edinburgh Central at the 2021 election.

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Truck drivers park under bridge for four hours to help man contemplating taking his own life

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New Scottish Labour leader believes message of 'hope' can carry him to power

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Alex Rowley suspended from Scottish Labour Parliamentary group

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Computer technician used chat site aimed at children to befriend and sexually abuse hundreds of girls

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Two bailiffs gunned down in US courthouse

Woman who lay in crashed car for three days in Scotland dies

A woman who lay in a crashed car beside her partner for three days in Scotland, despite the accident being reported days earlier to police, has died.

Sun, 12 Jul, 2015

Pair convicted of conspiring to assault Celtic boss Lennon

Two men were convicted today of conspiring to assault Celtic manager Neil Lennon and other high profile supporters of the club in a parcel bomb plot.

Fri, 30 Mar, 2012

Police intercept another letter bomb targeting Lennon

Police investigating parcel bombs sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile supporters of the club said today another suspect package had been intercepted in the North.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2011

Grounded nuclear submarine towed free

A nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground on a shingle bank earlier today has been towed free tonight, the Royal Navy said.

Fri, 22 Oct, 2010

Minister urged to intervene in row over 'X Factor' reject

A British Government minister was urged today to intervene in the case of an 'X Factor' reject who faces removal from the UK.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2010

'Third bidder' for HBOS

A third potential bidder is looking at HBOS in the hope of snatching the bank away from the proposed takeover deal with Lloyds TSB, an MSP said today.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2008

NatWest three make 'reluctant' plea

The mother of one of the NatWest Three bankers today said her son had pleaded guilty to an Enron-related fraud with “deep reluctance”.

Thu, 29 Nov, 2007

Labour does better than expected in elections

The UK's Labour party was taking a bruising today as results came in from elections in Scotland, Wales and England – but Tony Blair’s party appeared to have escaped the bloodbath some were predicting.

Fri, 04 May, 2007

Book recount's Beatle's Long and Winding Road

A new book detailing John Lennon’s links with the north of Scotland has been written by a former MSP.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2007

Tabloid challenges Sheridan to take lie detector test

FIREBRAND politician Tommy Sheridan was yesterday challenged to take a lie detector test by the News of the World, following his dramatic defamation victory over the tabloid.

Mon, 14 Aug, 2006

Several feared dead in Algerian aftershock

A strong aftershock rocked the quake-ravaged region east of Algiers, and at least three people were feared dead and more than 180 were injured, state radio said.

Wed, 28 May, 2003

Shots fired as politician visits Palestinian base

A Scottish politician today claimed Israeli soldiers had fired shots over his head and struck a colleague with a stun grenade as they attempted to enter Yasser Arafat’s compound in Ramallah.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2002

MSP's assistant receives toxic package

A Scottish politician says a female assistant has received a toxic package.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2002

Soccer: Campaigner welcomes bid to outlaw sectarianism

The friend of a teenager murdered for wearing a Celtic top has welcomed moves by a backbench MSP to make sectarianism a criminal offence.

Thu, 03 May, 2001

Scottish report into MMR vaccine to be published

A Scottish parliamentary report into the controversial MMR vaccine was being published today.

Wed, 28 Mar, 2001