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SNP conference postponed as party set out leadership timetable

THE SNP's special conference on the path to indyref2 has been postponed, the party have announced.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

Humza Yousaf to run for SNP leader, reports say

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf is expected to enter the race to become the next SNP leader, the Daily Record have reported.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Brexit: Rishi Sunak in Northern Ireland for talks ahead of expected protocol deal

PM trying to ‘engage’ parties ahead of imminent agreement – but DUP remains defiant

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

The inside story of how SNP staff learned of Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

As the news broke online of Nicola Sturgeon’s intention to resign “everyone in SNP HQ was just stunned into silence”.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

Humza Yousaf 'to stand for SNP leadership' after shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: A friend of the MSP said the Health Secretary would campaign based on his experience and promise to serve as a "unifying" force for the party.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Will Nicola Sturgeon's resignation really provide a boost to Labour and Keir Starmer?

KEIR Starmer’s Labour Party are poised for a takeover in Westminster at the next General Election - but will Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

MP Joanna Cherry rules out running in SNP leadership contest

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has ruled out taking part in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, saying the next leader must come from Holyrood, have…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

Glasgow Budget: disco, walkouts and protests as council cuts approved

A walkout by Labour councillors was soundtracked by a disco classic from protesters, as the city council met to set it's annual budget.

Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2023

All the Glasgow council cuts agreed in budget as opposition walk out

Council tax will rise, new charges will be introduced and some services cut as the SNP grappled with a £49m funding shortfall.

Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2023

After Nicola Sturgeon, what's next for Scottish independence?

In the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation, it cannot be overlooked that she became leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after it had suffered a double blow. The party had failed to achieve its cherished goal of independence in 2014, and lost its (then) best asset, Alex Salmond.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023