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• Children in poverty don’t have time to wait for whatever 'change' actually means to Keir Starmer

  By Mandy Rhodes Verified| Holyrood Verified The SNP will eradicate child poverty by 2030. It’s a bold claim. But that is the target, the legal obligation, and John Swinney’s guiding moral mission. But today, less than five years and one election to go to that deadline and with 18 years of governing Scotland already on the clock – most of that with the now first minister in charge of the public coffers – there are more than 10,000 children being housed (not homed) in temporary accommodation.

  By Mandy Rhodes Verified · Holyrood

  Apr. 04, 2025

• When Nicola Sturgeon looks back on her career, it is she who should feel shame

  By Mandy Rhodes Verified| Holyrood Verified I literally bumped into Nicola Sturgeon a couple of months ago when I crossed the street and almost tripped over her as she wheeled her suitcase down the Royal Mile for one of her rare appearances at Holyrood. The meeting surprised us both – we haven’t spoken in years – and the greeting, while reasonably polite as the conventions of etiquette leap-frogged the creeping realisation of all that has passed between us, was cold – a muffled salutation that gave no hint to the warmth we once shared.

  By Mandy Rhodes Verified · Holyrood

  Mar. 21, 2025

• Sitting on the precipice of World War Three, the SNP response gave me the cringe

  By Mandy Rhodes Verified| Holyrood Verified Trumpian politics might well turn our sensitive stomachs. I suspect our prime minister finds them as abhorrent as most. Afterall, slugging it out in public is hardly the ‘British way’.

  By Mandy Rhodes Verified · Holyrood

  Mar. 07, 2025

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Holyrood

Holyrood Communications Ltd. is a private limited company located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Established in 1999, the company initially operated as H M Media Limited before rebranding in 2002. It focuses on publishing and organizing events, classified under the Standard Industrial Classification codes for other publishing activities and conference organization. The company is best known for producing Holyrood Magazine, a fortnightly publication that covers political and current affairs in Scotland. The magazine is recognized for its award-winning editorial content and is widely read among Members of the Scottish Parliament. In addition to the magazine, Holyrood Communications organizes various events, including policy briefings, training seminars, and conferences, having produced over 400 events since 2002. Holyrood Communications serves a diverse clientele, including academic institutions, private companies, and government departments. The company fosters strong relationships with speakers and parliamentarians, making it a valuable platform for influencing policy and generating business opportunities. Mandy Rhodes, the managing director, leads the company with extensive experience in journalism.