NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsLib Dems vow action on NHS and cost of living in manifestoScottish leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has announced plans to spend an extra £400m on social care.17 hrs agoScotland PoliticsThe Lib Dems' manifesto pledges analysedWe have analysed some of the policies in the Scottish Lib Dems' manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.12 hrs agoScotland PoliticsLabour's Sarwar brands Scottish Reform leader 'a liar' over deal claimScottish Labour's Anas Sarwar brands Malcolm Offord "a pathetic, poisonous, odious little man" after a TV debate clash.3 days agoScotland PoliticsThe SNP's manifesto pledges analysedWe have analysed some of the policies in the Scottish National Party's manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election.2 days agoScotland PoliticsSwinney denies SNP grocery price cap is 'potty gimmick'The first minister defends his party's plans to impose a limit on the cost of "essential" items.18 hrs agoScotland PoliticsSupermarket food prices to be capped under SNP manifesto pledgeThe cost of "essential" items such as bread, milk and cheese are to be limited under John Swinney's plan.2 days agoScotland PoliticsThe Lib Dems' Scottish election manifesto at-a-glanceThe party has announced its policy plans ahead of the Holyrood poll on 7 May.15 hrs agoScotland PoliticsScottish Green co-leader undecided over constituency voteWith Greens only standing in six constituencies, the party's co-leader does not have the option of backing his party for the seat where he lives.Sarwar rules out 'harsh' cuts to bring down benefits billThe Scottish Labour leader says he wants to bring down social security spending, but not by slashing benefits.Scottish Greens' manifesto pledges analysedBBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in the Scottish Greens' manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election. Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".Sarwar puts NHS at heart of Scottish Labour's election pitchThe party has announced its plans for health, education and taxation ahead of next month's Holyrood election.Features and analysisScottish Conservative election manifesto at-a-glanceThe party's priorities include cutting tax bills, raising school standards and delivering faster GP appointments.What we learned from Scotcast's interviews with party leadersThe leaders of Scotland's six biggest parties spoke to the BBC's Scotcast ahead of the election.Conservatives' Scottish manifesto pledges analysedBBC Scotland journalists have analysed some of the policies in the Conservatives' manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood election. More than 4.2 million registered to vote in Scottish Parliament electionThe overall total, and that of 16 and 17-year-olds, is slightly down on last year.How does the NHS in Scotland compare with the rest of the UK?BBC Verify looks at key measures to see what progress is being made and whether Scotland can be compared with other nations. Scottish Parliament ElectionNine seats that could decide Scotland's electionThe key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.The Lib Dems' Scottish election manifesto at-a-glanceThe party has announced its policy plans ahead of the Holyrood poll on 7 May.The BBC Scotland election debate fact-checked Claims made by leaders of six political parties who took part in a TV debate for the 2026 Holyrood election campaign are checked.How tax and welfare are shaping the vote in the Scottish electionIn recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.A simple guide to the Scottish Parliament election 2026Voters will elect the next Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 7 May.We want to hear from youGet in touchTell us about the issues affecting you ahead of the Scottish electionSee more
