Holyrood Highlights - Wed 7 May 2025

💡 Peak rail fares abolished in new Programme for Government // MSPs get their teeth into rent control legislation // 30th anniversary of Eco-Schools.

It is exactly one year since John Swinney became Scotland’s First Minister, and just one year to go until the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections - and now we have a shiny new Programme for Government which will shape the year ahead. Exciting times here at Holyrood Highlights!

Yesterday was dominated by Parliament’s scrutiny of the new Programme for Gover…