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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New appointments are expected soon.

A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the scottish parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan's election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their immigration status and political stance.

Scotland stands on the brink of a financial crisis, yet election rhetoric largely sidesteps the approaching budget difficulties. Analysts predict that challenging times lie ahead due to the relentless growth of public spending that outpaces revenue streams. This dilemma is intensified by mounting pressures for higher public sector salaries and the skyrocketing costs in health and social services.

Following significant local election losses, Labour leader Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy. This move comes amidst calls for Starmer's resignation from some party MPs, while voters express dissatisfaction with economic issues and immigration. Reform UK and the Greens have seen substantial gains in the polls.

Facing leadership challenges after poor election results, Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to prove doubters wrong, promising significant policy shifts. He acknowledged public frustration and pledged "a bigger response" on key issues. Starmer also attacked rivals, aiming to unite his party amidst calls for change and potential leadership contests.

A version of the British Parliament has been around since 1265 in one form or another, and has survived murderous kings, civil and world wars, lord protectors, skirmishes that inspired the Game of Thrones Red Wedding, and one lettuce that briefly became a constitutional actor. It has seen its fair share of entertaining characters.

Pam Gosal is first Indian Sikh to become Member of scottish parliament. She is one of the first two women of colour in the house, the other being Kaukab Stewart, a Muslim of Pakistani descent.

The UK Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. The judgment is a setback for the Scottish government’s campaign to break away from the United Kingdom. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would respect the ruling but continue the fight for independence.

LONDON: Had it been India, it would have been mocked as yet another example of coolie corruption and 3rd World incompetence.

An Alba party member in the scottish parliament has introduced a motion addressing Hinduphobia, spotlighting the prejudice faced by Scotland's Hindu community. The motion acknowledges the community's efforts in promoting interfaith dialogue and social cohesion. It also commends the Gandhian Peace Society's report, which details instances of Hinduphobia, including vandalism, discrimination, and hate speech, within Scotland.

The Scottish Government supports religious freedom for Tibetans. Concerns arise over Chinese interference in the Dalai Lama's reincarnation. MSP Ross Greer raised the issue in the scottish parliament. The government acknowledges the Buddhist community's contributions. They believe the community should choose the next Dalai Lama freely. Tibetans have faced persecution in China since the 1950s. The government upholds human rights.

A landmark Bill in Scotland is all set to allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote in May 2016 Scottish elections.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not mislead lawmakers or act improperly over sexual harassment allegations against her predecessor, a senior lawyer said Monday in his report into a scandal that has roiled Scottish politics. James Hamilton concluded that Sturgeon did not breach the code of conduct for government ministers.

Christina McKelvie, the Scottish Government Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, passed away at 57. McKelvie had been on medical leave for secondary breast cancer treatment. She served as MSP since 2007 and was known for her dedication to social justice. Flags at Holyrood will be flown at half-mast in her honor.

Ex-Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who formerly headed the Scottish National Party (SNP), announced on Friday the launch of a new pro-independence political party, the Alba Party, which he is set to lead into the upcoming scottish parliamentary elections.

A number of key employees at Indian steel giant Tata Steel's two Scottish plants on the verge of closure will be retained on a 60 per cent salary as part of a new 195,000-pounds government support package, the Scottish government announced on Saturday.

The scottish parliament has approved plans to make sanitary products freely available to all women, the first nation in the world to do so. The legislation would make tampons and sanitary pads available at designated public places such as community centres, youth clubs and pharmacies, at an estimated annual cost of 24.1 million pounds.

Professional sport in Scotland will continue as scheduled despite a new national coronavirus lockdown imposed by the Scottish government.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called a Covid recovery summit to bring together leaders of the devolved Scottish and Welsh governments, following election results that have renewed calls for another independence referendum in Scotland.

Scottish football clubs could welcome back a limited number of spectators for the first time since March on September 14 Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Thursday.