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Councillor accused of racism resigns from the SNP and will face investigation

Councillor Kairin van Sweeden will ‘step back’ from the party after she was accused of making racist remarks towards Labour councillor Deena Tissera.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the SNP: facing a colder wind in the north

Editorial: The defection of Lisa Cameron to the Tories is the latest sign of the weakness now threatening Humza Yousaf and his party

The Guardian - UK

SNP councillor resigns membership amid 'New Scot' comment row

An SNP councillor accused of making a racist comment has resigned her membership after Humza Yousaf labelled her language “unacceptable”.

The National (Scotland)

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The top fringe events at this year's SNP conference in Aberdeen

THE SNP’s annual conference is set to run from Sunday to Tuesday in Aberdeen with a major debate on the party’s independence strategy dominating…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak masterminded Lisa Cameron's Tory defection, Alister Jack claims

RISHI Sunak reportedly masterminded Lisa Cameron’s defection from the SNP to the Tories, according to Alister Jack.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf speaks out after SNP councillor's 'unacceptable' remarks

Comments made by an SNP councillor in Aberdeen accused of racism have been branded “unacceptable” by the First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf: SNP councillor’s ‘new Scot’ comment to Labour opponent ‘unacceptable’

Aberdeen councillor Kairin van Sweeden made the comment to Sri Lanka-born, Labour rival Deena Tissera, during a debate.

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Are Labour’s policies green enough to swing the next election?

Letters: Readers respond to an article by the green energy industrialist Dale Vince and debate how to use their vote most effectively

The Guardian - UK

SNP reveal nine candidates set to contest General Election - see the list

THE SNP have confirmed nine candidates who have been selected by the party to contest the next General Election.

The National (Scotland)

'Divided parties simply don’t win elections': Humza Yousaf issues SNP unity appeal

A divided SNP cannot win elections, Humza Yousaf has said in an appeal for party unity.

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf issues unity appeal as he warns divided parties ‘don’t win elections’

The SNP leader addressed divisions within his party in an interview with the PA news agency.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to halve inflation is now under real threat

If oil and gas deliveries reduce, prices will soar. In anticipation of what may unfold, they have been climbing already

Evening Standard

'How dare she?': Local voters react to SNP MP's Tory defection

THE East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency has its first ever Tory MP after Lisa Cameron defected from the SNP ...

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf: Defecting MP probably never supported independence in first place

The SNP leader aimed sharp criticism at Dr Lisa Cameron who quit his party for Rishi Sunak’s.

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Terms like ‘Londonistan’ can inflame tensions in wake of Israel terror attacks, Sadiq Khan warns Susan Hall

Sadiq Khan highlighted his Tory rival Susan Hall’s apparent endorsement of the term “Londonistan” as he warned of the dangers of inflaming tensions sparked by the terror attacks on Israel.

The Independent UK

New Labour attack ad claims Sunak is letting rapists walk free as prisons crisis deepens

Party’s latest attack ad targets prime minister over prisoners

The National (Scotland)

First Minister Humza Yousaf reacts to Lisa Cameron's Tory defection

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said he is not surprised by Lisa Cameron's defection to the Tories.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer targets 10 years as PM to reverse ‘decline’ suffered by UK

Labour leader says party needs to win next two elections if it is to carry out ‘a decade of national renewal’

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Rishi Sunak and Tories 'delighted' by Lisa Cameron's defection from SNP

TORY politicians and the Prime Minister have welcomed MP Lisa Cameron into the party following her defection from the SNP.

The Independent UK

Sunak ‘delighted’ as SNP call for by-election following MP’s defection

Dr Lisa Cameron said the SNP Westminster group had been ‘toxic and bullying’.

The Independent UK

Donaldson hopes for resolution to trade border impasse talks within weeks

The DUP leader insisted he is committed to working with the current UK Government to achieve a deal to restore Stormont.

Evening Standard

SNP in fresh turmoil with shock defection of MP Lisa Cameron to the Tories

Lisa Cameron’s move comes after the Scottish National Party lost the Rutherglen by-election to Labour

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf urges Lisa Cameron to resign as MP after Tory defection

First minister says Cameron’s decision to cross floor is betrayal of constituents and SNP activists

The National (Scotland)

SNP issue statement after MP Lisa Cameron defects to Tories

SNP MPs have reacted to Lisa Cameron’s defection to the Conservatives, saying: “This is exactly why the local party wanted her out" ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour hypocrisy over democratic 'mandates' called out on BBC by Lesley Riddoch

LESLEY Riddoch has called out Labour for claiming the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election represents a “seismic shift” in UK politics…

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