Paul Hutcheon

An ethics watchdog has refused to say how much public money it spent on a doomed legal defence against a campaigning councillor.

It is understood a big reduction is on the table.

John Swinney is seriously considering slashing the number of scandal-hit NHS boards in a bid to save money

Fiona Higgins has opened up on the personal off of taking on the Standards Commission.

Enabling legislation allowing fewer local authorities is being considered by the Scottish Government.

Michael Marra, who is trying to succeed Anas Sarwar as Scottish Labour leader, said he would commit a future Labour Government to the policy.

In an analysis, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the First Minister will reach out to his opponents to secure support for his legislative plans.

A Scots Labour leadership candidate has said delivering justice for ex-footballers with dementia will be a priority if he wins the contest

John Swinney pulled up SNP Cabinet colleague Stephen Flynn over his jaunt to the World Cup . The First Minister expressed concerns that Flynn planned to snub the crucial Aberdeen South by-election he had caused

The newly-elected MSP caused anger in the run-up to the World Cup by planning to be in North America for Scotland’s matches, rather than back home doing his job.