Launched in 2021, Upgrade Holyrood exists to promote discussion on improving Scotland’s representative democracy.
Scotland’s First Past the Post ballot risks warping Holyrood’s election results
By Richard Wood The Scottish Parliament’s Additional Member System is significantly more representative than Westminster’s First Past the Post electoral system. But AMS has significant flaws that need to be addressed. Recent polls suggest that the SNP could win close to a majority of seats – or possibly a majority – on far less than…
How many MSPs are stepping down from Holyrood at the 2026 election?
A record 42 MSPs are stepping down from the Scottish Parliament before the 2026 election, including former First Ministers and prominent Cabinet members.
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