Launched in 2021, Upgrade Holyrood exists to promote discussion on improving Scotland’s representative democracy.
New Scottish poll shows why it’s time to ditch Holyrood’s voting system
By Richard Wood The latest poll from Ipsos shows why it’s time to ditch the Additional Member System used to elect MSPs. The company’s latest survey grabbed the headlines for placing Reform second, behind the SNP, on the constituency vote. Neither Nigel Farage’s rising party, nor UKIP before it, have even won seats at Holyrood…
Kate Forbes is stepping down in 2026. A record number of MSPs aren’t standing again
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes will not seek re-election as an MSP in 2026, marking a record 35 MSPs stepping down ahead of the election.
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