Launched in 2021, Upgrade Holyrood exists to promote discussion on improving Scotland’s representative democracy.
Scotland’s new MSPs shouldn’t have to pledge allegiance to the King
By Richard Wood One of the first acts undertaken by newly elected MSPs after the election of Thursday 7 May is pledging allegiance to the monarch. That this is still happening in 2026 is utterly absurd. MSPs are elected by the people of Scotland to represent the people of Scotland. Having them pledge allegiance to…
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…
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