Should the Scottish parliament be axed?

The Scottish Parliament was established by the 1998 Scotland Act following a 1997 referendum, giving it powers over health, education, justice and transport while Westminster retains control of defence, foreign policy and the constitution. In the 2026 Holyrood election, pro-independence parties secured a majority of seats and passed a motion requesting a second independence referendum, which the UK government has refused. Recent social media shows mixed views with some calling Holyrood a costly extra layer of politicians while others see it as essential for Scottish democracy.