Jackson Carlaw

Callum Isted presents his petition to the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee calling for the provision of a reusable water bottle to every primary school child in Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Cowan-Pool/Getty Images)

Livingston schoolboy brings reusable water bottle campaign to Holyrood

Determined campaigner Callum Isted is fighting to make his own environmental impact.

Livingston schoolboy Callum, seven, is determined to help the environment

Boris Johnson insisted there was 'no threat' to Britain's involvement in the European Erasmus+ student exchange scheme but the UK government reportedly chose not to take part (Picture: John Sibley-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

How Boris's Brexit deal betrays insular little Britain attitude –Angus Robertson

Former Scottish Conservative Party leader Jackson Carlaw was ousted after less than six months in post

2020: Not the best year to be a party leader

Douglas Ross has said he will not allow the Holyrood election to become a 'bitter and angry fight' over an independence referendum (Picture: John Devlin)

Tories can’t tell voters what 2021 election issues are – Ian Swanson

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has no intention of quitting (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Would change of leader make difference to Labour?

Scottish Labour’s Shadow Justice Spokesperson, James Kelly MSP, has resigned in dramatic fashion this morning, in a scathing letter to party leader Richard Leonard.

Labour’s James Kelly MSP resigns from Shadow Cabinet

Ruth Davidson is only a temporary opponent to First minister Nicola Sturgeon at FMQs before new leader Douglas Ross can be voted in at Holyrood next year (

Picture Ian Rutherford)

What you see is not what you’ll get in the long term – Ian Swanson

Ruth Davidson will step down as an MSP next year

Tories: what voters see isn't what they'll get

Douglas Ross looks set to be named Jackson Carlaw’s success as leader of the Scottish Conservatives (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Boris Johnson’s man in Scotland won’t help heal our divided country – Alex Cole-...

Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson MSP alongside Scottish Conservative MP Douglas Ross in Edinburgh, after he confirmed he will stand for leadership of the Scottish Conservatives following the sudden resignation of Jackson Carlaw after less than six months in the post.

Ruth Davidson says she's 'proud and excited' to call Douglas Ross her new boss

Douglas Ross, MP for Moray, is a 'likely candidate' in bid to become leader of Scottish Conservative party after Jackson Carlaw's resignation

Douglas Ross 'likely' to be candidate for leader of Scottish Conservatives

Jackson Carlaw has resigned as leader of the Scottish Conservatives. (Photo by Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)

Jackson Carlaw resigns as Scottish Conservative party leader

Social distancing signs outside New Look at Ford Kinaird Retail Park, in Edinburgh.

Children under 12 no longer forced to social distance, Nicola Sturgeon announces

Michelle MacArthur from Moss Flowers in Glasgow displays a "WE'RE OPEN" sign designed by artist Yukai Du

‘Make or break’ for high street as Scottish shops reopen

Scots will not yet benefit from an easing in the ban on international travel that was introduced at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. PIC: TSPL.

Scots holidaymakers to stick by 14-day quarantine despite UK relaxation
The easing of rules around overseas holiday travel will not apply to Scots yet, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Alison Campsie

Supporters of Scottish independence march through the streets of Glasgow (Picture: John Devlin)

Why independence supporters should be feeling optimistic – Angus Robertson

Medical staff transfer a patient along a corridor. Picture: Hannah McKay/AFP via Getty Images

Scotland coronavirus death rate third worst in the world

Jeane Freeman has said not all hospital workers are being regularly tested for Covid-19.

Health Secretary admits hospital staff not being regularly tested

Sandra O'Neill says she is "haunted" by the death of her mum in a care home.

'It haunts me she didn't get treatment' says daughter of Scottish care home Covi...

Douglas Ross, former Tory MP for Moray

Scottish Tory MP resigns over 'trouble' with Dominic Cummings lockdown trip

Dominic Cummings runs the media gauntlet outside his home following the weekend's revelations (Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Dominic Cummings scandal shows Boris Johnson holds public in contempt – Angus Ro...

Nicola Sturgeon at FMQs.

FMQS: Nicola Sturgeon under pressure to step up testing for care home workers

Kate Forbes announced new support for business

Scottish Government announces new support for businesses

Kate Forbes MSP Minister (Photo by Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament via Getty Images)

Kate Forbes U-turn on business support for firms in Scotland

Scottish chief medical officer Catherine Calderwood flouts lockdown rules visiting second home

Catherine Calderwood flouts lockdown rules visiting second home

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the verdict of the court must be respected

Nicola Sturgeon says Alex Salmond trial verdict ‘must be respected’
Nicola Sturgeon has said a jury’s decision to acquit Alex Salmond of all charges “must be respected” after the former SNP leader walked free from the High Court in Edinburgh.
Chris McCall

Boris Johnson speaks at a media briefing in Downing Street about the coronavirus outbreak (Picture: PA Video/PA Wire)

Coronavirus: Boris, Nicola and Jackson are all setting the right tone – John McL...

Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland may soon enter the second phase of dealing with coronavirus.

FMQs: Scotland 'unlikely' to contain coronavirus outbreak says Nicola Sturgeon

The first Forth Bridge, which opened just 11 years after the Tay Bridge disaster, should a pass from all criticism, according to Kevan Christie. No ‘Bouch job’ this (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

The Great Queensferry Crossing Disaster: I found a silver lining – Kevan Christi...

Finance Secreatry Derek Mackay.

Derek Mackay: Finance Secretary resigns after he sent inappropriate messages to ...

The allegations were revealed by The Scottish Sun today, just hours before the 42-year-old Mr Mackay was due to announce the government's budget in the Scottish Parliament picture: GettyImages/SWNS

Derek Mackay: Politicians react to SNP Finance Minister's schoolboy scandal

Jackson Carlaw is expected to be confirmed as Scottish Tory leader

Risky business for Scottish Tories who want to persuade public to back their pol...

Jackson Carlaw is in pole positiion as the Scottish Tories look to elect a new leader. Picture: PA

Why Scottish Tories should focus on opposing indyref2 under new leader – Ian Swa...

Michelle Ballantyne was the victim of a veiled tabloid dig at her credentials as a potential leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Shocking ‘feather duster’ jibe shows sexism still a problem for women in politic...

Nicola Sturgeon and the country's other political leaders offered special thanks to emergency service workers, many of whom will be on duty over the festive period. Picture: Getty

Nicola Sturgeon asks Scots to spread 'Christmas cheer' in festive message

Ruth Davidson is credited with sparking a revival in the fortunes of the Scottish Conservatives (Picture: John Devlin)

Scottish Tories: Runners and riders to replace Ruth Davidson – Nick Cook

The First Minister will tomorrow(Thursday) launch a document, entitled Scotlands Right to Choose despite Boris Johnsons statement last week that he would refuse any application for a Section 30 Order.

Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon to outline 'clear case' for indyref2

Jackson Carlaw is leader of the Scottish Conservatives (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Jackson Carlaw: Here’s how to force Nicola Sturgeon to hit reset button on indep...

A new poll predicts that a majority of Scots would vote to leave the UK if Brexit goes ahead - but the opposite would be true if Britain sticks with the EU. Picture: TSPL

Scotland would vote for independence if Brexit goes ahead, new poll suggests

The 'Policey Paxman' Cameron Miekelson is gearing up to interview Scotland's political leaders.

Scot Squad chief Cameron Miekelson to grill Scotland's political leaders ahead o...

Jacksion Carlaw insists the Conservatives are the only true defenders of the Union. Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

General election: Don’t fall for Tories’ dirty tricks about the Union – Alex Col...

Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw said the SNP wanted to "chuck away" the result of the 2014 referendum. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish independence: 'Rocks will melt with the sun' before Tories support Indy...

The First Minister insisted she does not wish to see border checks if the country votes to become an independent and re-join the EU.

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to rule out 'hard border' with England in event of Scott...

Interim Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Interim Scots Tory leader Jackson Carlaw is right about Brexit – John McLellan

Interim Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Interim Scots Tory leader Jackson Carlaw is right about Brexit – John McLellan

Jackson Carlaw is ready to embrace a no-deal Brexit: Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Brexit: Scots Tories face wipeout after embrace of no-deal– Angus Robertson

The much-delayed new hospital will not open until autumn next year.

Call for "heads to roll" over Edinburgh's Sick Kids debacle

Ruth Davidson addresses the media during her resignation speech. Picture: Robert Perry/Getty Images

We must hold our nerve amid turbulent times –John McLellan

Ruth Davidson cited family reasons and conflict over Brexit for her decision to quit as Scottish Tory leader

Ruth Davidson to stay on as MSP for Edinburgh Central

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson returns to work this week

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) at the Caird Hall, Dundee. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon: People more open to Scottish independence thanks to Brexit

Ruth Davidson 'could' be the next first minister, according to Jackson Carlaw. Picture: John Devlin

Helen Martin: Ruth Davidson as Scotland’s next first minister? Don’t make me lau...

Children should be taught how to cook properly to reduce the amount of food waste. Picture: Getty

Theresa May show the way on food waste – Helen Martin

Ruth Davidson. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Ruth Davidson ‘likely’ to be Scotland’s next First Minister

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