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All the details as EIGHT in-person SNP leadership hustings are confirmed

NINE hustings events have been confirmed for the SNP’s leadership election, with eight set to take place in-person across Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

First TV debate confirmed for SNP leadership race

SNP leadership candidates will go head-to-head in a televised debate, it has been confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces showdown with Tories as he prepares to unveil Brexit deal 'in days'

There could be fireworks in the Commons next week after ex-PM Boris Johnson refused to say whether Rishi Sunak could count on his support over changes to the Nothern Ireland Protocol

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2023

SNP leadership hopeful defends private school decision by saying she is a 'mother first'

The Daily Record asked Ash Regan about a decision that first came to light in 2015

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023

SNP leadership contender calls for Nicola Sturgeon's husband to quit as party chief executive

Ash Regan said having a husband and wife team at the top of an organisation would not be accepted in the business world

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023

Marvin Rees denies Bristol City Council 'intimidates, gaslights and bullies' SEND children's parents

The lord mayor pleaded for the debate to be civil after ferocious attack by opposition councillor

Bristol Post · Feb 24, 2023

Could SNP and Green MSPs block Kate Forbes from becoming first minister?

A SMALL number of SNP MSPs wouldn’t vote to allow Kate Forbes to become first minister should she win the party’s leadership contest, according…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

'Handsome Granda' wins Aberdeen by-election after bizarre campaign

A LABOUR candidate who styled himself as the “handsome granda” has won an Aberdeen council by-election.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

Ash Regan launches SNP leadership campaign with letter to the movement

Regan said her plan to achieve independence is a “voter empowerment mechanism” and that it is “slightly” different from the de facto plan

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023

Bermondsey was the dirtiest, most violent British election of the 20th century – and we can learn from it today

I suffered vile homophobia and more than 100 assaults before the poll, 40 years ago. But I also learned the value of grassroot politics, says writer and activist Peter Tatchell

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023