Republican MSPs snub Queen
Press Review 4 June 2003
Queen facing Holyrood boycott
Press Review 3 June 2003
Queen hit by Holyrood boycott
News Article 3 June 2003
The Queen has formally opened the new session of the Scottish parliament - where she faced a boycott by leftwing MSPs.
MSPs plan boycott
Press Review 2 June 2003
Swinney attacks 'anti-democratic' Labour
News Article 25 May 2003
Reports of Labour rifts over electoral reform in Scottish local government have prompted a fierce attack from the leader of the Scottish nationalists.
McConnell takes first minister post
News Article 15 May 2003
Members of the Scottish parliament have backed Labour's Jack McConnell to continue as first minister.
SNP seeks deal on constructive politics
News Article 13 May 2003
The leader of the Scottish Nationalists has pledged to give a "fair wind" to proposals put forward by rival political parties.
Scottish Socialists take their seats
Press Review 8 May 2003
Scots Lib Dems drive hard bargain
Press Review 7 May 2003
Reid elected to Holyrood hotseat
News Article 7 May 2003
George Reid has been chosen as the new Presiding Officer for the Scottish parliament.
McConnell pledges to probe £400m Holyrood project
Press Review 21 April 2003
Rt Hon Jack McConnell - first minister of Scotland
Interview 31 March 2003
Question: Are you worried that if the war isn't short and sharp, that there could be a political downside for you?
McConnell defends devolution record
News Article 31 March 2003
Jack McConnell has defended Labour's record in devolved government and indicated that he will not be blown off course by critics within his own party.
MSPs pay tribute to Sir David Steel
News Article 27 March 2003
Sir David Steel has formally closed the first four-year session of the Scottish parliament.
Holyrood ends first term with mixed reviews
News Article 24 March 2003
The Scottish parliament will this week be suspended ahead of the May 1 election.
