Derek Mackay: Last News

A shamed former SNP finance secretary is in line to make a £55,000 profit from the sale of his swanky five bedroom house.

Kate Forbes has returned to the Scottish Government for the first time since last year's bitter SNP leadership contest.

Humza Yousaf's job is in jeopardy as he faces a vote of no confidence next week.

Disgraced former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay has been spotted at an energy conference in Glasgow.

Kate Forbes was thrust into the political spotlight in one of the most dramatic weeks in the history of the Scottish Parliament.

Nicola Sturgeon's decision to step down as First Minister and SNP leader has stunned the world of Scottish politics.

A thug once dubbed the most dangerous teenager in Scotland has been handed an extra 16 months in jail for stabbing two prison officers in a row over his dinner.

Scottish Labour is promising to clean up Holyrood by giving voters the right to sack MSPs mid-term and banning double jobbing.

Senior SNP ministers should give oral evidence to a committee of MSPs investigating the delayed Ferguson Marine ferries, the Lib Dems have demanded.

John Swinney is under mounting pressure to explain his role in the Cal Mac ferry fiasco that has cost taxpayers millions of pounds.

The Scottish Government has announced a “missing” document on the CalMac ferries scandal has been found after an investigation.

MSPs want shamed former SNP minister Derek Mackay to explain his role in the ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine.

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of blaming shamed former SNP minister Derek Mackay for the ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine.

A Tory MSP has launched a consultation period on a Bill that would enable the removal of MSPs who fail to carry out their duties.

North Lanarkshire Tories are encouraging the public to share their views on a proposed 'removal and recall' bill in the Scottish Parliament.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross hit the campaign trail in Renfrewshire North and West in a bid to boost candidate Julie Pirone's election chances.As polling day draws ever closer, the pair were out and about in Renfrew over the weekend as Mrs Pirone continued her fight to become the constituency's first Tory MSP.Since the seat was first created in 2011, it has belonged to former SNP MSP Derek Mackay, who was the subject of a scandal at the start of last year as it emerged he had hounded a 16-year-old boy with hundreds of messages on social media.Despite being suspended by the SNP and stepping down as finance secretary, Mr Mackay has

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The SNP’s continued silence around the probe into Derek Mackay is a slight on the teenager he bombarded with messages and those who voted for him.That was the message from Neil Bibby MSP, who has challenged the SNP to bring the saga to end.Disgraced Mackay resigned as Finance Minister on the eve of the Scottish budget last year after it was reported he had repeatedly text a 16-year-old boy and callied him “cute”.The SNP suspended the Renfrewshire North and West MSP, stating an investigation into his conduct would follow.But, one year on, the SNP will not confirm if the investigation has started, if Mr Mackay has been called before a disciplinary panel

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The Conservative party has chosen a candidate to contest Derek Mackay's seat in next year's Scottish Parliament election.Julie Pirone - who stood at last year's general election in Paisley and Renfrewshire North - will look to turn the Renfrewshire North and West seat blue when voters go to the polls next May.Since 2011, the seat has been held by former finance minister Mr Mackay, who was suspended by the SNP earlier this year after it emerged he sent messages to a 16-year-old boy over social media.Communications specialist Mrs Pirone, who is a former Labour voter, has lived in both Renfrew and Bridge of Weir and has vowed to "stand up for everyone" in