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John Swinney: 'Preposterous’ to allow former members to return for leadership vote

JOHN Swinney has said it would be “preposterous” to let former SNP members back into the party to vote in the election to replace Nicola…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

De facto referendum plan is 'dead in the water', says NEC member

SENIOR SNP figures have said a plan to make the next Westminster election a de facto independence referendum is “dead in the water”.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

John Swinney insists independence 'must address the issues that matter to Scots'

The Deputy First Minister last night ruled himself out of the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

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UK's Sunak tells Northern Ireland's SDLP: Protocol deal 'not done yet'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Northern Ireland's Social Democratic and Labour Party on Friday a deal with the European Union over post-Brexit trading arrangements governing the province was not yet done, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2023

'National scandal' as crumbling hospitals record hundreds of sewage leaks

Data from 55 NHS trusts in England show there were 456 sewage leaks in hospitals over 12 months - a situation branded a "national scandal" by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Dave

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Swinney calls for end to SNP divisions after ruling himself out as leader

Deputy first minister urges party to unite and ‘anchor SNP in mainstream of Scottish politics’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

Employment law must be devolved 'urgently' under a Labour government, say STUC

THERE are calls for employment law to be devolved "urgently" if Labour win the next UK General Election.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

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‘Preposterous’ to readmit former SNP members during leadership race – Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said the SNP needed ‘fresh perspective’ to build the case for independence.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

West Lothian SNP councillors say First Minister was 'exemplary'

They've been paying tribute to her following her resignation announcement earlier this week

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

DUP leader keeps hopes of protocol deal on track as he declares ‘progress’ in talks

Jeffrey Donaldson says ‘big moment’ looming in Rishi Sunak’s effort to cut a post-Brexit deal with EU

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

Former Tory chairman makes bizarre sex joke as Liz Truss makes return in speech

Sir Jake Berry suggested interventions by former Prime Ministers should be "like sex in a long and happy relationship - infrequent but always anticipated with glee"

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon leaving is like 'Alex Ferguson quitting' as SNP insiders fear slump

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says whoever succeeds Sturgeon will struggle to emulate her

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Friday briefing: How Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation could transform Scottish politics

In today’s newsletter: The first minister’s shock resignation this week raises many questions about the future of her party and nation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

‘It was a real shock’: constituents reel at Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation

There is a sense of pride about the departing first minister in Govanhill, Glasgow, although some are less effusive

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

Michael Russell: SNP must now move indy debate from 'process to substance'

THE SNP must move the debate on independence from “process to substance” in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, the party’s…

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

SNP has nothing left to offer in Scotland only Labour can deliver the much needed change

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar writes that no politician can deny Nicola Sturgeon's electoral success, but she leaves behind a country more divided than she found it.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon's shock resignation could see government grind to a halt

Record View says The SNP will focus its energies instead on finding a new leader.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon successor faces difficult task in leading divided independence movement

The source of the division, senior SNP sources say, is the outgoing First Minister’s strategy which they believe has led them up a political cul-de-sac.

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Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

Britons worst hit by cost-of-living crisis more likely to vote Labour, poll shows

People who fell into YouGov’s 'worried and suffering' category favour Keir Starmer ’s party by 58% to 11% over the Conservatives

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Flynn says Starmer is ‘selling Labour’s soul’ to enter Downing Street

The SNP’s Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, noted that his own party would enter the next general election with ‘fresh leadership’.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

A number of unions, think tanks, charities and Holyrood committees have also voiced concern about the proposed centralised service.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Mr Swinney said the decision not to run came after he "thought carefully" about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was "right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country".

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

John Swinney rules himself out of SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not enter the race to become first minister and leader of the SNP.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Six-week race to replace Sturgeon as independence conference postponed

The SNP said the conference will be postponed as it outlined plans to appoint the First Minister’s successor.

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