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After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon.

Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon's mum 'delighted' to have her daughter back after resignation

The First Minister's parents, who still live in Ayrshire, have spoken of their pride, for their daughter, writes Jennifer Hyland.

Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023

Humza Yousaf – The Sturgeon ally with a decade of experience as minister

The 37-year-old has decided to run for the SNP leadership.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon couldn’t settle the Scottish independence debate – but Brexit just might

Rejoining the EU is now the best argument for independence. But unionists will fear risking another Brexit-style mess, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 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

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

SNP independence strategy conference unlikely to go ahead as leadership race begins

Just four weeks ahead of the key independence strategy meeting in Edinburgh, Sturgeon announced her resignation, throwing a spanner in the works

The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023

Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear

Scotland’s independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

There is a path to Scottish independence. Sturgeon was brilliant, but she just couldn’t see it

So-called devo max, offering much more autonomy, had real possibilities. It’s probably the SNP’s best option even now, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023

SNP leaders hint at rethink on Sturgeon’s Scottish independence plan

Party should ‘hit pause button’ on strategy conference, says Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023