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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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John Swinney voted in as Scotland’s new first minister
The Scottish Parliament has voted for John Swinney to be Scotland’s next First Minister – hours after Humza Yousaf officially resigned.
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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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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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Debate: Should there be an election in Scotland?
We spoke to the leaders of Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives – Anas Sarwar in Glasgow and Douglas Ross in Westminster.
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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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FactCheck: why has Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland’s First Minister?
The story begins with his predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon.
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Scotland’s First Minister says he won’t resign as he faces two no confidence votes
Most of Scotland’s political parties seem to be lining up against him. But the First Minister insists he won’t be resigning before the two no confidence votes that are likely to happen next week.
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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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Debate: Should assisted dying be legalised in Scotland?
Earlier we spoke to Ally Thomson, who is Director for Scotland of the campaign group Dignity in Dying and Dr. Gordon Macdonald, the CEO of Care Not Killing.
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Scotland could become first UK nation to legalise assisted dying
Scotland could become the first UK nation to provide help for people with a terminal illness to end their own lives. A new assisted dying bill was introduced today, and supporters say the public mood is shifting in favour of a change in the law.
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Scotland ferries crisis hurting tourism and whisky trade
Ferries are a vital lifeline for Scotland’s island communities. But a failure to replace the national operator CalMac’s ageing fleet has caused major disruption for islanders – harming tourism and the valuable whisky trade.
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NHS crisis Scotland: mental health service waits costing lives
NHS waiting times have worsened over the past decade in SNP-run Scotland. So how is that affecting people trying to access health services in Scotland?
