Holyrood
Britishnoun
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the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh, located beside Holyroodhouse
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informal the Scottish Government
Example Sentences
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The poll of voters in Scotland and Wales suggests three key issues will be at the top of voters' minds when they elect their new governments in Holyrood and the Senedd.
From BBC
In Holyrood's proportional representation system, the regional list ballot is a far bigger deal for the Greens - and that requires broad messages that can land nation-wide.
From BBC
It also reflects the growing evidence that Holyrood's budget is getting squeezed exceptionally tight.
From BBC
They matter more where Holyrood arithmetic could force parties to make deals on pacts or coalitions, where manifestos, implying a mandate, form the basis for negotiations.
From BBC
This timeframe differs from what is being proposed at Westminster and Holyrood where the limit would be set at six months.
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