The Latest Breaking News from Ben Macpherson

Scottish Government minister quits to pursue 'political passions outwith government'

A JUNIOR Scottish Government minister has quit his role due to health reasons.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Active travel plans for capital rail line backed by minister

An SNP minister has said a disused rail line in Edinburgh must be ­converted into a public pathway 'sooner rather than later'

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13

Audience backs the Union in debut Edinburgh University debate

A UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh debate on whether Scotland should be an independent country ended with the majority of students voting No ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

SNP challenge Labour to support benefit reform following Gordon Brown comments

THE SNP have challenged Keir Starmer to reform Westminster’s welfare system following recent comments made by former prime minister Gordon Brown…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023

We should ditch labels like 'Unionist' and ‘nationalist’, says SNP MSP

Ben Macpherson has argued that “nationalist” and “unionist” are over-simplistic terms that don’t reflect modern Scotland and suggested…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2023

MSP calls out negativity of BBC Debate Night audience member

AN MSP has called out a Debate Night audience member for negatively phrasing a question.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2023

Former SNP minister declines role in Humza Yousaf's government

AN SNP MSP who served as a minister under Nicola Sturgeon has declined to take a government position under Humza Yousaf ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023

I would shift Scottish independence campaign into 'fifth gear' says Humza Yousaf

HUMZA Yousaf has said he would shift the campaign for independence into “fifth gear” if he wins the SNP leadership, following a suggestion…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023

Humza Yousaf vows to shift independence campaign into 'fifth gear'

Social security minister Ben Macpherson had said it would take longer than the short or medium term for Scotland to become a successful independent country.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Humza Yousaf: I would shift independence campaign into ‘fifth gear’

Leadership candidate Mr Yousaf said he wanted to ramp up activity around independence.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023