The father-of-two died after he was restrained by around six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3, 2015.

Sir Keir Starmer is “not a liability” to Scottish Labour’s election chances, according to the party’s deputy leader.

The Scottish drugs and alcohol policy minister, Christina McKelvie has died aged 57. Ms McKelvie took medical leave last year ...

Northern Ireland facing a ‘mounting list of problems in healthcare, public finance and other aspects of good governance’, new ...

The SNP's deputy leader said ... and enter elected politics." The first minister said Ms McKelvie was a "fierce champion" for equality, social justice, Scottish independence "and for a better ...

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has hailed a “strong start to the year” after onshore GDP rose by 0.3% in January. Kate ...

Easterhouse-born Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie has died at the age of 57, her partner has announced. Ms McKelvie took leave from her role as alcohol and drugs minister last year to ...

"The Scottish National Party has lost ... she was in with her positivity and bright smile”. First Minister John Swinney (left) and SNP deputy leader Keith Brown speak during the party’s ...

Credit: The Scottish Parliament First Minister John Swinney has led heartfelt ... McKelvie's partner and SNP deputy leader Keith Brown, announced her death in a statement on Thursday morning.

McKelvie was the SNP MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse and was the Scottish Government Minister for Drugs and Alcohol policy. Her partner, Keith Brown, MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane ...

First Minister John Swinney has led emotional tributes to a "kind, loyal and fun-loving colleague" following the death of ...

Keith Brown – SNP deputy leader and Ms McKelvie’s long-time partner – announced the news in a statement on Thursday. First Minister ... a government minister for the Scottish Government.