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Scotland politics – SNP names Kate Forbes deputy first minister
In Scotland today, John Swinney took the oath to become the country’s new first minister, before going on to name his cabinet.
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SNP chooses new leader but is it time for an election in Scotland?
John Swinney has been confirmed as the SNP leader – as the only candidate to replace Humza Yousaf – taking the job for the second time. He has promised a “new chapter” for the party.
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‘I’ll do everything I possibly can do to deliver Scottish independence’, says the SNP’s John Swinney
Earlier we spoke to SNP leadership candidate John Swinney and asked him about the challenges he is likely to face.
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Swinney poised for coronation as SNP leader and Scotland’s new first minister
As the saying goes: “Those who forget their history are condemned to repeat it.”
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Scotland: Kate Forbes considering SNP leadership bid
Kate Forbes has confirmed she is considering running for SNP leader following Humza Yousaf’s resignation.
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How Yousaf resignation could spell end of SNP dominance in Scotland
If the SNP can find a candidate who can command the support of enough Members of the Scottish Parliament, there will soon be a third First Minister in just over twelve months – quite a contrast from the seven and nine-year terms served by Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon respectively – both towering figures in the party and more broadly in pursuit of independence for Scotland.
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Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland first minister – what next for SNP?
It was a self-inflicted downfall – and Humza Yousaf admitted that himself. He miscalculated – hoping for a friendly divorce with the Greens but making it a bitter one.
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SNP’s problem is they ‘don’t know who will be FM next week,’ says former Scottish FM chief of staff
Liz Lloyd was Chief of Staff to Nicola Sturgeon when she was First Minister of Scotland and joined us live from Holyrood.
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Scotland politics: SNP leader future in doubt after opposition move
Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political future as he faces a vote of no confidence in his leadership as early as next week.
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Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement of funds from SNP
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement of funds from SNP.
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How has Scotland’s NHS performed under the SNP?
Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the state of health services across the UK amid soaring demand, ongoing strikes, staff shortages and tight budgets.
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‘We’ve been the victims of a stitch up’, says SNP Westminster leader over Gaza vote
Earlier we spoke to Stephen Flynn, the leader of the Scottish National Party in Westminster.
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FactCheck: the Lindsay Hoyle Gaza ceasefire vote row between SNP, Conservatives and Labour explained
The Commons Speaker said he wanted MPs to consider “the widest possible range of options”.
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Sturgeon wasn’t wrong to delete WhatsApp messages as all ‘appropriate info handed over’, says SNP’s Ian Blackford
We spoke to the former leader of the Scottish National Party in Westminster, Ian Blackford.
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Humza Yousaf says a vote for the SNP could ensure Scotland is ‘Tory free zone’
The Scottish National Party leader Humza Yousaf has said that supporting his party at the general election could ensure Scotland becomes a “Tory free zone”.
