McConnell 'must explain Holyrood role to inquiry'
News Article 24 May 2004
As the investigation into the soaring costs of the new Scottish parliament building prepares to hear closing submissions, the SNP has urged first minister Jack McConnell to explain his role.
Swinney launches Euro election campaign
News Article 21 May 2004
SNP leader John Swinney has launched his party's manifesto for the European elections.
MSP expelled from parliament chamber
News Article 20 May 2004
Carolyn Leckie has become the first MSP to be expelled from the Scottish parliament's debating chamber.
McConnell under fire following Scottish Opera leak
News Article 19 May 2004
Opposition parties have called on first minister Jack McConnell to explain his involvement in the apparent leaking of a financial package to assist Scottish Opera.
Resignation calls follow another mistaken prisoner release
News Article 18 May 2004
The Scottish justice minister has faced fresh resignation calls following the mistaken release of another prisoner.
McConnell addresses church leaders
News Article 18 May 2004
First minister Jack McConnell has addressed the Church of Scotland's general assembly.
Jamieson announces licensing laws shake-up
News Article 17 May 2004
Plans to reform Scotland's licensing have been unveiled by justice minister Cathy Jamieson.
Howard threatens CFP withdrawal
News Article 14 May 2004
Michael Howard has threatened to pull out of the European fisheries agreement.
Scots Labour in appeal against apathy
News Article 14 May 2004
Scottish Labour has kicked off its European election campaign with a twin-track attack on the Conservatives and nationalists.
McConnell pledges full inquiry into Glasgow blast
News Article 13 May 2004
Scotland's first minister has pledged a full inquiry into the Glasgow factory blast which left nine people dead.
McConnell and Blair pay tribute to factory dead
News Article 12 May 2004
The prime minister has paid tribute to those killed and injured in the Glasgow factory blast.
Prescott pays tribute to late Labour leader
News Article 9 May 2004
Politicians from across Scotland and the UK have paid tribute to the late Labour leader John Smith.
Parliament costs were concealed, says Fraser
News Article 6 May 2004
Lord Fraser has accused civil servants of concealing the true costs of the new Scottish parliament building.
SNP seeks ministerial resignation over prisoner blunders
News Article 5 May 2004
The Scottish Nationalists have renewed their calls for the resignation of justice minister Cathy Jamieson following the mistaken release of another prisoner.
Ex-minister calls for smoking ban
News Article 4 May 2004
A former Scottish health minister has renewed calls for a ban on smoking in public places.
