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SNP looks to unity candidate after Humza Yousaf quits as first minister

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland's first minister to pave the way for a new leader to bring stability to the Scottish National Party. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf quits as first minister of Scotland: what happens now?

Humza Yousaf is stepping down as Scotland's first minister, triggering a leadership crisis within the Scottish National Party. [ more ]

time.com

3 weeks ago

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf Is Reportedly Set to Resign

Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf is preparing to quit after losing confidence, amidst opposition from Conservatives, Labour, and Liberal Democrat parties. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

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Nicola Sturgeon's husband charged in police probe into SNP finances

Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, charged with embezzlement of funds from the SNP following a Police Scotland investigation. [ more ]

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First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland

Humza Yousaf, the first minister of Scotland, is urging voters to vote for the Scottish National Party (SNP) and kick out the Tories.

He claims that the damage caused by the Conservatives in Scotland is unforgivable and that the SNP is best positioned to remove them from power.

Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scottish Labour, has also called for voters to unite and vote against the Tories by supporting Labour. [ more ]

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Scotland's first minister, Humza Yousaf, has stepped down

Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland's First Minister amid internal party divisions and inability to secure support, impacting SNP's strength. [ more ]

BBC News

SNP leader is uncomfortable with his party's name

Mr Yousaf expressed concerns about his own party's title.

He believes the term 'nationalist' can be 'misinterpreted'. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Nicola Sturgeon's Husband Is Charged in Party Finance Inquiry

Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has been charged in connection with embezzlement from SNP, impacting the party's reputation and causing turmoil. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

UK news

Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe

Nicola Sturgeon's husband charged with embezzlement regarding party finances, impacting the political couple's reputation. [ more ]

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UK general election opinion polls tracker: Labour leading as election looms

Labour has been consistently ahead of Conservatives in UK polls since early 2022.

The Scottish National Party's geographical concentration in Scotland allows it to win more seats despite a lower national vote share. [ more ]

BBC News

3 months ago

Laura Kuenssberg: Why is Humza Yousaf predicting 'inevitable' Keir Starmer victory?

The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, confidently claims that Keir Starmer will be the next UK Prime Minister, even though he is not a member of the Labour Party.

Polling numbers suggest that Labour does not need to win many seats in Scotland to gain power, according to polling expert Sir John Curtice. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Vote for SNP if you believe in Scottish independence, Humza Yousaf says

SNP leader Humza Yousaf urges independence supporters to vote for the SNP in the upcoming general election.

Yousaf challenges the notion that Scottish Labour can win the election without Scotland. [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

1 week ago

John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader

John Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf as Scotland's First Minister, focusing on uniting the SNP and advancing child poverty eradication and Scottish independence. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

1 week ago

Who is John Swinney, Scotland's new first minister after Humza Yousaf quit?

John Swinney, a mild-mannered veteran politician, has been appointed as the leader of the Scottish National Party amid political turmoil. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 months ago

Rishi Sunak admits he has failed on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists UK politics live

Kezia Dugdale, the former Scottish Labour leader, admitted to voting for the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the 2019 European elections as a protest against Brexit.

Dugdale's defection from Labour to the SNP in that election highlights the party's electoral humiliations and the ongoing divide over Scottish independence within the Labour party. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 months ago

SNP to push for another Commons vote on ceasefire in Gaza

The Scottish National Party is pushing for a vote on a Gaza ceasefire, shifting focus to concrete actions.

There is criticism of UK MPs' voting preference being seen as posturing rather than making a substantive difference. [ more ]

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