Scottish Parliament election 202617 mins agoThe BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.17 mins ago2 hrs agoSwinney says Scottish independence referendum could be held in 2028The SNP leader made the claim in the BBC's televised debate ahead of next month's Scottish election. 2 hrs ago7 hrs agoWho is Anas Sarwar?BBC Scotland News takes a look at the leader of the Scottish Labour party.7 hrs ago14 hrs agoHow tax and welfare are shaping the vote in the Scottish electionIn recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.14 hrs ago2 days agoWho can I vote for in my area?Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for. 2 days ago3 days agoParty leaders, what's the most Scottish thing about you?The Scotcast programme asked the leaders of Scotland's political parties what the most Scottish thing about them was.3 days ago3 days agoSNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homesJohn Swinney says it would help renters get on the housing ladder but other parties say the SNP is to blame for the housing emergency.3 days ago4 days agoSelfies, dogs, clothes, kids and drinking: What can't you do in a polling station?4 days ago4 days agoWhat photo ID will you need to vote in the May elections?Everyone voting in person in the local elections in England on 7 May will have to show valid photo ID.4 days ago...
