Holyrood.
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- Reports this week
- 7
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 69
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Alister Jack asked the UK Government to review Holyrood powers, while Badenoch's team promoted Reform policies.Some support1 report
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The Scottish Conservatives operate within the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).Some support1 report
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A conference held in Liverpool saw criticism of the SNP's performance in devolved government.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Funding issues and calls for devolution are impacting Holyrood and the Shetland Islands Council, leading to vulnerability and calls for cooperation.Some support2 reports
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Protests occurred at Holyrood regarding AI data centers, with Alex Rhind expressing concern over foreign entity benefits.Some support2 reports
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Water system failure has been reported in Holyrood, affecting businesses like Tim Hortons and Mary Brown's.Some support1 report
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The SquidFest Beach Party Goes Country was cancelled due to water issues.Some support1 report
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GSA, located in Scotland, is facing financial limits for its rebuild. Paul Sweeney is appealing to Holyrood and Westminster for support, while John Swinney represents the Scottish government view.Some support1 report
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The concept of full fiscal autonomy for Scotland and Wales is being discussed, potentially involving Holyrood and the Green Party of England and Wales.Some support1 report
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Anas Sarwar, who was active in the political body of Holyrood, is moving to take a seat in the House of Lords.Well supported9 reports2 developments inside
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Sarwar led the Scottish Labour party in Scotland but ultimately failed to secure a seat in the Holyrood political body.Some support2 reports
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Anas Sarwar led the motion for an independent inquiry into political parties in Holyrood.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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SAC queries regarding public funds given to SNP and investigates Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal.Some support3 reports
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The Holyrood governing body, which includes the Scottish Government, is currently operating within its established structure.Well supported4 reports
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The SNP is facing scrutiny regarding financial mismanagement after blocking an inquiry into policy development grants received from the Electoral Commission.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham seeks a return to Westminster from Holyrood, while Aberdeen South is dubbed the energy capital of Europe.Some support1 report
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Reports detail foreign interference, including bot activity and targeting of John Swinney, in the Scottish election process.Some support2 reports
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While SNP holds a contiguous Holyrood seat, Kemi Badenoch is also advocating for the maximization of oil extraction.Some support1 report
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John Swinney was the target of disinformation campaigns during the Holyrood election.Some support2 reports
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Calls for a policy review of lavatory access in Holyrood, prompted by a high court ruling from last year.Some support1 report
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A subject was identified as being from rural Holyrood, Kan.Some support1 report
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Performance issues were identified as a major problem during the recent Holyrood elections, involving NHS Highland.Some support1 report
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Around Holyrood this week
News at the entities that move Holyrood most-
Scotland StructuralThe Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has launched a new framework designed to support housing repairs across Scotland.Moves Holyrood
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John Swinney StructuralAndy Burnham makes a political move to assert influence within John Swinney's political domain.Moves Holyrood
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Scottish National Party StructuralAndy Burnham commits to working with the Scottish National Party government.Moves Holyrood
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Andy Burnham OperationalPolitical rivals, including Burnham and Reeves, debated tax policy and the funding of state quangos.Moves Holyrood
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Michael Marra OperationalWest Dunbartonshire advocates for more devolution and power while discussing a decade-long funding gap with the Scottish Government.Moves Holyrood
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Greens OperationalThe Left Party, Greens, and Social Democrats agreed on a common framework for a coalition government in Berlin.Moves Holyrood
Connections
The 40 strongest of 69, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Anas Sarwar Operational
Anas Sarwar actively participates in the political functions and elections of Holyrood as a Member of the Scottish Parliament.
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John Swinney Structural
Swinney's political mandate and actions are defined by his leadership role within the institutional framework of Holyrood.
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Scotland Structural
Holyrood functions as the administrative and political seat of the devolved government for Scotland.
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Scottish National Party Structural
The Scottish National Party holds a seat within the Holyrood assembly.
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Stephen Flynn Transactional
Stephen Flynn successfully won a seat in the institution represented by Holyrood.
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Andy Burnham Operational
Andy Burnham actively challenges Holyrood's role and seeks to influence devolution policy away from its current structure.
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Scottish Parliament Structural
Holyrood functions as the operational institution and location for the Scottish Parliament.
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Michael Marra Operational
Michael Marra actively participates in political events and critiques actions within the Holyrood institution.
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Kate Forbes Structural
Kate Forbes' leadership views are shown to affect the viability of the political entity operating within Holyrood.
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Monica Lennon Structural
Monica Lennon's role as an MSP is structurally dependent on her membership in the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).
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Greens Operational
The Greens successfully influenced the passage of an amendment call for an independent inquiry within the Holyrood body.
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Jackie Baillie Operational
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Malcolm Offord Operational
Malcolm Offord has pledged to review the tax systems overseen by the Holyrood institution, contingent on electoral outcomes.
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Nicola Sturgeon Operational
Nicola Sturgeon actively comments on and is subject to political scrutiny within the Holyrood environment.
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NHS Highland Operational
A's operational performance issues were cited as a major factor influencing the political process during Holyrood elections.
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Highlands Structural
Holyrood, as the governing body, imposes constraints and disempowerment on the Highlands council area through policy models.
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Shetland Islands Council Operational
The Shetland Islands Council operates within the governmental and funding framework established by Holyrood and the UK government.
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Police Scotland Structural
Holyrood dictates reforms and policy changes that impact the operational status and funding of Police Scotland.
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Paul Sweeney Structural
Paul Sweeney, as a representative, operates within the institutional framework of Holyrood.
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Charles Shared context
The entities are co-mentioned within the shared political and regional context of Scotland.
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Reform UK Structural
Reform UK is seeking to establish a political presence and power base within the institutions represented by Holyrood.
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Alex Rhind Operational
A was involved in protests held at Holyrood concerning AI data centers.
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Institute for Fiscal Studies Mentioned together
IFS studies fiscal policy relevant to the operational context of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).
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New Brunswick Transactional
New Brunswick sent an aid pump shipment to Holyrood.
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Kemi Badenoch Operational
Kemi Badenoch plans to intervene in matters concerning the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).
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Labour Party Operational
The Labour Party actively participates in the electoral processes governed by Holyrood.
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Rachael Hamilton Structural
Rachael Hamilton holds a political leadership role within the institutional framework of Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament.
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Liverpool Shared context
The two entities are linked by a shared context: a conference related to the work of Holyrood was held in the city of Liverpool.
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Alister Jack Operational
Alister Jack requested the UK Government review the powers of Holyrood.
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Scottish Labour Party Shared context
The Scottish Labour Party operates within the Holyrood assembly.
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Scottish Government Shared context
The Scottish Government conducts its legislative and governing functions within the Holyrood complex.
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Unison Operational
Unison actively lobbies Holyrood's MSPs regarding public services.
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Bangor Shared context
Bangor is noted for its perceived political distance from Holyrood.
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London Shared context
Holyrood operates as a political body whose actions are situated within the broader political context of London/UK.
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Strathspey Shared context
Holyrood, the governing body, has created a plan that addresses fuel loads within the region of Strathspey.
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Craig Hoy Structural
Craig Hoy operates as a member whose actions are observed within the context of the Holyrood parliamentary body.
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Alyn Smith Shared context
Alyn Smith functions as a representative whose work is conducted within the institutional setting of Holyrood.
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Dingwall Shared context
Dingwall is located within the political area where Holyrood operates, as evidenced by local elections.
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David Linden Shared context
David Linden holds a formal committee convener role within the Holyrood legislative body.
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Humza Yousaf Shared context
Humza Yousaf hosts political masterclasses within the context of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- John Swinney closed a conference in Aberdeen and pledged control over the bus network ahead of Holyrood elections.
- Humza Yousaf hosted masterclasses focused on political divisions.
- Alister Jack asked the UK Government to review Holyrood powers, while Badenoch's team promoted Reform policies.
- The Scottish Conservatives operate within the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood).
September 2026
3 events- A conference held in Liverpool saw criticism of the SNP's performance in devolved government.
- Funding issues and calls for devolution are impacting Holyrood and the Shetland Islands Council, leading to vulnerability and calls for cooperation.
- Protests occurred at Holyrood regarding AI data centers, with Alex Rhind expressing concern over foreign entity benefits.
August 2026
4 events- Water system failure has been reported in Holyrood, affecting businesses like Tim Hortons and Mary Brown's.
- The SquidFest Beach Party Goes Country was cancelled due to water issues.
- GSA, located in Scotland, is facing financial limits for its rebuild. Paul Sweeney is appealing to Holyrood and Westminster for support, while John Swinney represents the Scottish government view.
- The concept of full fiscal autonomy for Scotland and Wales is being discussed, potentially involving Holyrood and the Green Party of England and Wales.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
11 events- Anas Sarwar led the motion for an independent inquiry into political parties in Holyrood.
- SAC queries regarding public funds given to SNP and investigates Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal.
- The Holyrood governing body, which includes the Scottish Government, is currently operating within its established structure.
- The SNP is facing scrutiny regarding financial mismanagement after blocking an inquiry into policy development grants received from the Electoral Commission.
- Andy Burnham seeks a return to Westminster from Holyrood, while Aberdeen South is dubbed the energy capital of Europe.
- Reports detail foreign interference, including bot activity and targeting of John Swinney, in the Scottish election process.
- While SNP holds a contiguous Holyrood seat, Kemi Badenoch is also advocating for the maximization of oil extraction.
- John Swinney was the target of disinformation campaigns during the Holyrood election.
- Calls for a policy review of lavatory access in Holyrood, prompted by a high court ruling from last year.
- A subject was identified as being from rural Holyrood, Kan.
- Performance issues were identified as a major problem during the recent Holyrood elections, involving NHS Highland.