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Jack McConnell’s future clouded by Chinese whispers

Labour MSPs will go straight from Wednesday's crucial Holyrood vote, which is likely to see Alex Salmond become the first SNP First Minister, to a two-day closed meeting which could decide Jack McConnell's future.

Splitting could help Tories find their way back from political wilderness

Analysis: Alex Fergusson’s elevation to Presiding Officer at Holyrood, expected by a secret vote of MSPs this afternoon, would help Scottish Conservatives prove they are in with the devolution brickwork.

SNP pledge to cut cabinet ministers

The SNP yesterday made clear that if it forms a minority government on Wednesday it will press ahead with proposals to cut the number of ministers in the Scottish Executive.

Deal with Greens opens way for Salmond

Alex Salmond yesterday struck a deal with the two Green MSPs which will almost certainly result in him becoming the new First Minister.

SNP a step closer to power

Canon proposes reforms

The newly-elected Scottish Parliament needs to build up an internet-based People's Chamber to sound out detailed public opinion on its proposals, according to one of the architects of devolution in the 1990s.

Greens pact assures reins of power for Salmond

Analysis: It's government, but not as we know it. The deal struck yesterday between Alex Salmond and the two Green MSPs still leaves the SNP leader far short of a working majority.

Pressure grows for election inquiry

The Electoral Commission was facing increasing pressure last night to ensure any inquiry into the Holyrood poll is independent.

Tory is front runner to be presiding officer

Tory MSP Alex Fergusson is front runner to be Presiding Officer at Holyrood after his party relented and allowed him to stand.

60 Second briefing

The parties - May 3

Lamont’s win is high point in day of mixed fortunes for Conservatives

The only loser was our democratic procedures

Candidate who did not get a single vote

So what went wrong?

Excited by their right to shape a nation’s future

Word on the street: the issues that matter most to you

Grey area: why age concerns us all

Family matters: the costly issues for our carers

Forging a future from the old ashes

Positively qualified to roll with the punches

Making moves of support for the new Scots

Power struggle that continues to fuel this stormy debate

A constant struggle to stay afloat financially

‘I’m a very different person now’

A £5.4bn industry that must be allowed to thrive

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