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Humza Yousaf giving SNP leadership bid 'serious consideration'

HUMZA Yousaf has said he is giving "serious consideration" to entering the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

Track the SNP leadership candidates as contenders make announcements

THE race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the SNP will last less than six weeks, the party has announced, as it postponed plans for…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

Business minister Ivan McKee backs Kate Forbes as next First Minister and SNP leader

Business minister Ivan McKee has backed Kate Forbes to become the next First Minister and SNP leader.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

SNP poll lead over Labour slumped to 2 per cent days before Nicola Sturgeon resignation

The YouGov poll asked Scots how they intended to vote at the next General Election.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

SNP special conference WILL go ahead later this year after postponement

THE SNP's special conference will go ahead this year to thrash out the future independence strategy after it was postponed following Nicola…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is not ruling out a run for President

Bertie Ahern rejoined Fianna Fáil before Christmas leading to speculation that the Drumcondra man could run as the party’s candidate for Áras an Uachtaráin

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

What is the Free Church of Scotland and what are Kate Forbes's links to it?

Kate Forbes has been tipped as a possible contender to replace Humza Yousaf.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

Some important figures have ruled themselves out of the contest

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Yousaf ‘delusional’ to challenge for SNP leadership, says Baillie

The Scottish Labour deputy leader said if he was successful, he would become ‘the worst first minister on record’.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Parents will be given classes to handle antisocial children under Labour’s plans

Shadow justice secretary Steve Reed said a Labour government would support parents to steer their children’s lives back on track.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023