Gillian Mackay

Gillian Mackay on a panel at the SNP conference

Zionism is racism debate ‘unhelpful’, says Scottish Green co-leader

Russell Findlay making a gesture in Holyrood

Swinney must block Greens from SNP conference over ‘ugly antisemitism’ – Findlay

A landscape view of the Grangemouth refinery

Nearly 400 workers to lose jobs in proposed Grangemouth closure

Anas Sarwar looking to his left

Anas Sarwar branded a ‘chancer’ over expected Lords switch

A view of a sign at the Scottish border, which is written in English and Gaelic

Reform trying to criminalise use of Gaelic and Scots in election material – SNP

Sir Keir Starmer

Swinney says Sir Keir Starmer made the ‘right decision’ in quitting Number 10

Aerial view of Holyrood

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

John Swinney in Holyrood, with Shirley-Anne Somerville clapping while seated nearby

John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister

John Swinney swearing an oath in Holyrod

MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections

John Swinney wearing a hard hat and wearing a high-vis jacket

John Swinney confident he has the votes to retain post as first minister

John Swinney taking the oath

Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood

Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay at Holyrood

Scotland deserves better than status quo say Greens, amid five-year plan launch

Q Manivannan in Holyrood

Transgender MSP applies for visa renewal to ensure they can work in UK

Gillian Mackay seated in front of Scottish Green signage

Scottish Greens vow to support trans MSP with visa renewal

John Swinney and his wife Elizabeth exit a polling station

Scottish party leaders cast their vote as country goes to the polls

Spring weather March 30th 2026

Greens only party telling truth on need to stop oil and gas drilling – Mackay

John Swinney speaking into a microphone, in front of a group of SNP activists holding up signs with campaign messages on them

Swinney skipping TV debate to avoid it being ‘group of blokes talking politics’
The First Minister has decided not to appear with all the other Scottish party leaders on Question Time this week.
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Scottish Green party co-leader Gillian Mackay

Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood

John Swinney speaking from a lectern, with one hand raised

Swinney denies ‘running scared’ of defending record as he skips TV debate

Scottish Green party co-leader Gillian Mackay

Scottish Greens promise misogyny Bill to tackle ‘national emergency’

Party leaders start campaign push ahead of Holyrood vote

Scotland’s political leaders pay tribute to Dunblane victims

Urging hospitals inquiry to look at political decisions would breach law – Gray

Do not let US use Scottish airports to launch Greenland attack, Swinney urged

New Scottish Green leadership team to be announced

Abortion buffer zone legislation not enforceable when clinics closed, police say

MSP makes Mother’s Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay

Scotland men’s internationals to be shown live on BBC
A deal has been agreed with Uefa for the free-to-air broadcast of 14 matches, including the upcoming away game against Greece.
Katrine Bussey, PA Scotland Political Editor

Anti-abortion campaigners branded ‘disgusting’ as they hold vigil near hospital

BBC Scotland in ‘live discussions’ on showing Scotland games, MPs told

Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor

Tartan Army ‘failed’ by Westminster over broadcast of Scotland games, says SNP

Greens to make ‘key manifesto call’ for Scotland games to be broadcast free

Scottish Green MSP lodges abortion buffer zones Bill

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