Political Correspondent

Moira Tennant

Moira Tennant has reported on Holyrood since the second parliamentary session. She covers the Scottish Government, the devolution settlement and the committee corridors where most decisions are actually made.

Moira Tennant

Scottish Government takes control of major data centre planning decisions

Westminster refuses to release documents on alleged Israeli interference in Scottish election

Defence Secretary Streeting visits Rosyth to outline Scotland's role in UK military strategy

Scottish Government unveils £5m support package for Princes Street fire-hit businesses

Chancellor proposes English mayors retain share of local tax revenues

Westminster launches fresh inquiry into Scottish devolution amid fiscal tensions

Scottish Government exempts build-to-rent and mid-market properties from new rent controls

Scottish Government unveils rent controls and housing tax reforms in draft Bill

England set for new mayors and devolved powers as Westminster expands local governance

England's mandatory landlord register sparks debate over rental reform across Britain

Swinney unveils draft independence referendum bill targeting 2026 vote

Scottish Government to review Westminster's under-16 social media ban

House of Lords votes again for under-16 social media ban as government faces mounting pressure

Sturgeon Announces Scottish Independence Referendum Bill for Autumn 2026

Scottish Government Pauses Dual Language School Plan Over Legal Concerns

Royal Navy drone warship programme positions Scotland as autonomous fleet hub

UK unveils £7.3bn defence package with major orders for Scottish shipyards

SNP-Green coalition collapses as ministers resign over North Sea oil dispute

Scottish Government announces £531m funding deal to stabilise GP services

Labour landslide ends 14 years of Tory rule as party reclaims Scotland

Supreme Court upholds Scotland's minimum alcohol pricing in landmark ruling

Nicola Sturgeon charged over SNP finances as Operation Branchform investigation escalates

Nicola Sturgeon cleared as prosecutors drop SNP funding probe

Sunak calls July general election as Scottish parties prepare for independence battle

Supreme Court strikes down Rwanda asylum scheme as unlawful

Emma Roddick elected Scottish Greens co-leader as party charts independent course

BBC Director General Tim Davie resigns after Trump documentary row