The Scottish Parliament evolved during the middle ages from the kingscouncil of bishops and earls. It is perhaps first identifiable as aparliament in 1235, described as a colloquium and already with apolitical and judicial role. By the early fourteenth century theattendance of knights and freeholder...
He said: "It will be for the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish people to decide that. 'Labour would allow Scotland vote' In an interview at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Shadow Chancellor said: "It will be for the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish people to decide. McDonnell green...
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political parties, primarily theLabour Party.World War IIcreated further controversy concerning the British government’s right to declare war on behalf of the Scottish people. After 1945 the SNP helped to circulate petitions demanding a Scottish Parliament, but until the 1960s the movement for ...
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The year in polling 2024 has been a remarkable year for elections, with voters heading to the polls in more than 60 countries around the world. There has been more information available to voters to help them make up their minds than ever before. But in an era of political disruption and...
Scottish Parliament 15 August 2024 Radical retrofit of Calton Square, Edinburgh Design: Sheppard Robson architects image courtesy of Not Just Yellow Calton Square Edinburgh office building renewal Retaining 88% of the existing structural frame, the major refurbishment seeks to create a new identity for...
9.15am - Scottish Youth Theatre begins its Pre1707 performance in Parliament Square . MASSIVE SECURITY AS SCOTLAND PREPARES A ROYAL WELCOME: TIMETABLE OF EVENTS Amadeus andThe Bard: 18th Century Cosmic Brothers has been put together by Scottish Opera and created and directed by Mary McCluskey, fo...
Queen approves Boris Johnson's request to suspend Parliament ahead of Brexit dea As leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), he helped to push support for Scottish independence to a record level but Scotland ultimately voted to stay part of the United Kingdom in a 2014 referendum. Former...