NEW: John Swinney rejects calls for a public inquiry into claims of a conspiracy to frame Alex Salmond.

He says the messages published at the weekend by the Sunday Mail did not add to the debate and says there were "issues" raised relating to Salmond's personal conduct.

Scottish Labour's Holyrood election 'promise rate' gives Anas Sarwar hope Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Labour's internal numbers have improved over the campaign and show the need to end the petty row with senior Reform figures.

NEW: We reveal Scottish Labour's internal "promise rate" on the doors and why it is giving Anas Sarwar grounds for optimism.

Anas Sarwar demands SNP takes down video 'lies' of Labour plotting Reform deal EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader said John Swinney should "withdraw this disgraceful advert immediately".

NEW: Anas Sarwar demands SNP takes down video 'lies' of Labour plotting Reform deal.

Reform candidate accused of branding Scots leader 'useless' Scottish Labour leader made the claim about Graham Simpson at the STUC in Dundee.

Reform candidate accused of branding Scots leader 'useless' and Glasgow councillor a 'weasel'.

The regional breakdowns are absolutely nonsensical for anyone with the slightest grasp of Scottish politics. The thing is in tables for normal polling that's often true and it's fine: a nationally fine ~1000 sample poll isn't intended to be nor can it be accurate for the ~125 regional subsamples

Top Labour candidate says Keir Starmer is a 'disaster' who must quit immediately EXCLUSIVE: Monica Lennon said Starmer should not wait until after the Holyrood election on May 7th to stand down.

EXCL: A Scottish Labour candidate has urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately.

Monica Lennon said "the frontman is a disaster" and urged the PM to put "country before personal ambition" by resigning ahead of the May 7th election.

Over 500 firefighter jobs could be lost as SNP blasted over funding plan EXCLUSIVE: Official papers reveal the extent of the losses if uniformed staff are hit.

EXCL: Over 500 firefighter jobs could be lost as warning issued over SNP Government funding plans.

The row comes after a blaze destroyed an iconic Glasgow city centre building.

Unionist parties could win tight majority at Holyrood election, poll suggests The poll, if replicated at the election, could make the SNP vulnerable to losing power at Holyrood for the first time since 2007.

NEW: The pro-UK parties could win a majority on May 7th, a new poll suggests.

Such a result would make the SNP vulnerable to losing power for the first time since 2007.

Millionaire Malcolm Offord criticises minimum wage rises for low paid workers Reform's leader in Scotland claimed hikes could be counter-produtive.

NEW: Millionaire banker Malcolm Offord, who owns a yacht, criticises minimum wage rises.

Anas Sarwar 'absolutely' regrets describing Peter Mandelson as his 'old friend' EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader made the admission on the Record's Planet Holyrood podcast.

NEW: Anas Sarwar 'absolutely' regrets describing disgraced Peter Mandelson as his 'old friend'.

EXC: Anas Sarwar 'absolutely' regrets describing disgraced Peter Mandelson as his 'old friend'.

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Anas Sarwar says voting Labour is 'not an endorsement' of Prime Minister Keir Starmer The Scottish Labour leader has put further distance between himself and the embattled Prime Minister.

NEW: Anas Sarwar says voting Labour is 'not an endorsement' of Prime Minister Keir Starmer,

SNP 'price cap' promise is taking Scots for fools and will never be delivered Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon said the commitment to cap the price of essential food items is another promise the SNP will break.

Opinion | SNP 'price capping' promise is taking Scots for fools and will never be delivered.

"A price-fixing law will go down in flames."

Planet Holyrood | Anas Sarwar claims Reform wants to deport his kids | ‘Grubby deal’ with Reform Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to talk over the latest drama in Scottish politics and beyond This week's topics include: Election blows up after angry Channel 4 debate Sarwar accused of cosying up to

🎙️ Latest Planet Holyrood:

- Sarwar and Offord go to war over 'deal' claims

- Labour's 'steady as she goes' manifesto

- Time to change Holyrood's electoral system?

"Farage heavies manhandled me when they took my disabled spot" A video obtained by the Record shows a well-built Farage aide ­grappling with OAP Don Whittle.

EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Farage's Reform heavies manhandled an OAP with a pacemaker after his team used a disabled parking bay in Shetland.

We have a video of the clash involving a disabled 75 year old with spinal problems.

Mobile phones will be banned in classrooms if the SNP wins Holyrood election EXCLUSIVE: First Minister John Swinney told the Record a "national ban" will support pupils and teachers.

EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney will ban mobile phones in classrooms if the SNP wins a fifth term.

The party's manifesto will include a commitment for a new law.

Alex Ferguson gave Anas Sarwar the 'hairdryer' after railing about Jeremy Corbyn EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader recalled the former Manchester United and Aberdeen boss becoming angry about Corbyn.

EXC: Anas Sarwar says Sir Alex Ferguson gave him the 'hairdryer' treatment the first time they met.

Anas Sarwar promises to lift 100,000 children out of poverty if elected First Minister Anas Sarwar has promised to lift over 100,000 Scots kids out of poverty if he becomes First Minister. He said a Scottish Labour Government would hit legally binding targets to slash poverty levels by 2030. With just over three weeks to go, Sarwar is facing the biggest challenge of his political ca

🎙️ Planet Holyrood interview with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar:

- he says he will lift 100,000 kids out of poverty if he is FM
- denies his party manifesto is an SNP tribute act
- reveals he remains in contact with Keir Starmer

Anas Sarwar promises to lift over 100,000 children out of poverty if he wins EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader gave a commitment to meeting the 2030 anti-poverty targets.

EXC: Anas Sarwar promises to lift over 100,000 children out of poverty if he becomes First Minister.

He says a Labour Government will meet the 2030 child poverty targets.

SNP to ban vape displays in shops if they win Holyrood election EXCLUSIVE: Neil Gray said an SNP Government would use new powers to impose further restrictions on the products.

EXC: The SNP will ban vape displays in shops if they win the Holyrood election.

Scottish Labour manifesto shows Anas Sarwar is appealing to minds, not hearts Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon said Anas Sarwar has opted for a cautious policy programme and he tries to topple the SNP

OPINION | Scottish Labour's manifesto shows Anas Sarwar is appealing to voters' minds, not their hearts.

"He is asking Scots to “hold their nose” and vote Labour tactically, rather than do so with any enthusiasm.

Teachers and nurses would receive income tax cut under Scottish Labour plan Anas Sarwar said his tax cut plan would be focused on Scots struggling with paying higher rates than they would south of the border.

NEW: Teachers, nurses and other Scots on modest incomes would receive an income tax cut under a Scottish Labour Government.

Former Reform councillor claims Holyrood candidacy slots were ripped up EXCLUSIVE: Todd Ferguson said he and other Holyrood hopefuls were downgraded after a turf war over candidacies.

EXC: Former Reform councillor claims Holyrood candidate slots were ripped up at the last minute amid 'cronyism' claims.

John Swinney's cost of living response to the Gulf crisis is weak Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says calling for Westminster to act is a lazy response from a politician who knows how to use devolved powers.

Opinion | John Swinney’s response to the cost of living crisis caused by Trump is flat and uninspiring.

Anas Sarwar says 'this is not over' after brutal Holyrood election opinion poll The Scottish Labour leader said a huge section of the electorate had not yet decided who to vote for on May 7th.

NEW: Anas Sarwar says 'this is not over' after brutal Holyrood poll finds his party 24 points behind the SNP.

Anas Sarwar promises £100m emergency cost of living package for Scots EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour unveiled the measures amid continued uncertainty in the Middle East.

EXC: Anas Sarwar promises £100m cost of living package to 'fix' President Trump's mess.

Includes:
• crisis loans for businesses to protect jobs
• bulk buying fuel to help < prices at the pumps
• grants/interest-free loans for struggling households

SNP open up massive 24 point lead over Scottish Labour in Holyrood election poll A new poll shows John Swinney's party is on the cusp of winning a majority on May 7th.

NEW: SNP open up massive 24 point lead over Scottish Labour in Holyrood election poll.

A brutally bad poll for Anas Sarwar's party.

Malcolm Offord missed election campaigning after competing in yachting race EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK's leader north of the border was hundreds of miles away from Scotland during the first campaign weekend of April.

EXC: Malcolm Offord missed election campaigning after competing in yachting competition in English Channel

Reform leader backs candidate in 'set fire to asylum seeker hotels' row Malcolm Offord took to X to defend candidate Allan Lyons after he downplayed comments by criminal Lucy Connolly.

NEW: Malcolm Offord backs Holyrood candidate embroiled in 'set fire to asylum seeker hotels' row.

Reform candidate defended woman who called for asylum hotels to be set on fire EXCLUSIVE: Allan Lyons has been blasted after he criticised the decision to pursue Lucy Connolly over her arson comments.

EXCL: Reform candidate for Holyrood defended criminal who called for asylum hotels to be set on fire.