Scottish Politics Roundup
Scottish Politics Roundup
Last updated: 10 July 2026
Top Stories
Andy Burnham Would Oppose Second Scottish Independence Referendum
- Source: BBC News, 6 July 2026
- Incoming PM Andy Burnham told Scottish Labour MPs he would not consider granting a Section 30 order
- SNP won Holyrood election in May; Swinney aiming for referendum by 2028
- Burnham's position effectively blocks Section 30 route
Burnham Showed 'Lack of Knowledge' About Scotland — Swinney
- Source: BBC News, 1 July 2026
- Swinney accused Burnham of lacking knowledge about Scottish affairs
Police Inquiry into Yes Scotland Campaign 'Missing £1.5m' Claim
- Source: BBC News, 8 July 2026
- Police investigating claim of missing funds from Yes Scotland campaign
SNP Suspends Councillor Over Rapist Taxi Driver Vote
- Chris Birt suspended; four other councillors quit
- Source: BBC News, 9 July 2026
Mansion Tax Proposal
- Scottish Government considering doubling council tax on expensive homes
- Source: BBC News, 7 July 2026
Kate Forbes: 'Slam Dunk' for SNP Leadership
- Forbes says she was frontrunner until views on gay marriage emerged
- Source: BBC News, 3 July 2026
Notes
- Generated: 10 July 2026
- Sources: BBC News (browser)
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