NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsNominations open in Scottish Labour leadership contestCandidates in the race to replace Anas Sarwar have two weeks to secure the support needed to reach the ballot.2 hrs agoScotland PoliticsAmnesty apologises to JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre The centre, funded by the Harry Potter author, had threatened Amnesty with legal action after it was labelled "anti-rights".3 days agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastJoe Fagan becomes third MSP to join Scottish Labour leadership raceThe South Scotland MSP said that Prime Minister Andy Burnham's recent by-election victory demonstrated that Labour could "win back trust".6 days agoScotland PoliticsGP walk-in clinics see low attendance leading to accusations of failureScotland's health secretary says it's early days for the scheme and she is enouraged "thus far" - but critics say it should be scrapped.6 days agoScotlandScotland MP Joani Reid readmitted into Labour Party after suspensionShe voluntarily suspended herself after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China but no further action is being taken against her3 days agoPoliticsBurnham says he 'can't ignore resource' of North Sea oil and gasAndy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.4 days agoPoliticsWhich MSPs believe they can turn Scottish Labour's fortunes around?Nominations to be the next leader of Scottish Labour officially open on Monday.5 days agoScotland PoliticsMichael Marra joins race to become Scottish Labour leaderIt comes as the party confirmed they will have a new leader in place by its conference in September.Minister defends decision to reject UK military help to fight wildfireNeil Gray said the military was unable to fulfil a "specific request" to send waterbombing helicopters to the Cairngorms.Lennon launches Scottish Labour leadership bidThe incoming West of Scotland MSP said her party was in the "last chance saloon" and needed "radical and fast change".Scottish councils 'starved of cash and powers' by SNP, says AlexanderThe Scottish Secretary also said he wanted "mutual respect" between governments at Holyrood and Westminster.Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar 'delighted' to accept trade minister jobSarwar will leave the Scottish Parliament and his leader role, and take up a seat in the House of Lords.Features and analysisChris Mason: Sarwar ministerial role sees promotion of another Starmer criticMonths after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor writes. Will Scotland buy Burnham's vision of a 'rewired' Britain?Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising more devolution and economic growth but what does that mean for Scotland? Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.What does Andy Burnham mean for Scottish Labour?Anas Sarwar turned on Keir Starmer, but is the coronation of the 'King of the North' good news for the Scottish party?Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month
