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Political establishment ‘petrified’ of Reform, party candidate says

Thomas Kerr reiterated his party’s plans to open migration detention centres in areas that back the Scottish Greens, saying it is about ‘fairness’.

Evening Standard

Reform could rerun ‘racist’ attack ad against Anas Sarwar

A party candidate said he could not rule out re-airing the ad that claimed the Scottish Labour leader would prioritise Pakistani people.

Evening Standard

Scottish Labour want to pretend Keir Starmer doesn't exist – here's why it won't work

ANAS Sarwar is so desperate to win the keys to Bute House that he’s going to attempt an impossible magic trick during the Holyrood 2026 election…

The National (Scotland)

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Starmer insists he will lead Labour into Scottish elections amid speculation

The Prime Minister also denied he had ruined Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s chances of becoming first minister.

Evening Standard

Anas Sarwar refuses to back Keir Starmer amid Andy Burnham leadership bid rumours

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has refused to back the Prime Minister as Andy Burnham hinted at a potential future bid for the top job.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour leader refuses to pledge full confidence in Starmer

Anas Sarwar has previously been a key ally of the Prime Minister north of the border.

Evening Standard

John Swinney bids to unite Scotland against ‘extreme and radical right’

John Swinney will host his first Bute House press conference as First Minister on Wednesday where he will outline his plan to “renew public trust…

The National (Scotland)

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Swinney seeks to renew trust in politics and unite Scots against ‘radical right’

He will host his first Bute House press conference as First Minister on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Poll: Do you want to see a new Bute House Agreement after 2026 election?

Could next year’s 2026 Scottish Parliament elections usher in a new Bute House Agreement?

The National (Scotland)

Lorna Slater suggests Greens open to new Bute House Agreement after 2026 election

LORNA Slater has suggested the Scottish Greens would be open to working with the SNP in government again after the next Holyrood election...

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf concedes sacking Scottish Greens was a mistake

At Edinburgh fringe event, former first minister uses colourful language in recalling events that led to his resignation from Holyrood

The Guardian - UK

Parties keen to capitalise on SNP woes in Scotland, but for different reasons

SNP fears resurgent Labour, while Starmer seeks credibility and Lib Dems eye status of third biggest party in Commons

The Guardian - UK

Scotland’s vulnerable marine life not properly protected, campaigners warn

Scottish government accused of missing deadlines to take action on overfishing and effects of climate breakdown

The Guardian - UK

‘The SNP are in trouble’: Scottish voters on the drama at Holyrood

As John Swinney emerges as favourite to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader, Guardian readers share their views

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Next first minister will need centre-left allies, says Scottish Greens’ Harvie

Greens co-leader says SNP will have to do deals with anti-independence Tories unless they keep his party on side

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Greens will not back down in Humza Yousaf row, co-leader says

Lorna Slater says she cannot imagine anything that would change party’s position after ‘spectacular breach of trust’

The Guardian - UK

The SNP ditching its Green allies has backfired on Humza Yousaf – and set back the cause of independence

The first minister’s latest misstep will worsen his party’s split along culture war lines, says Dani Garavelli, a freelance journalist and Herald columnist

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf fights to stay on as second no confidence motion tabled

SNP leader says he will take party into general election, as Scottish Labour submits motion against his government

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The Guardian - UK

Co-leader of Scottish Greens admits coalition with government could fail

Patrick Harvie said party faces biggest crisis in its history after rebellion over climate policy

The Guardian - UK

SNP’s Fergus Ewing urges party to ditch Greens pact as suspension confirmed

MSP hits out at ‘authoritarian’ party leadership after losing appeal against disciplinary action

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon passes driving test first time

The former first minister started lessons after quitting Bute House earlier this year.

The National (Scotland)

Nearly half of Scots say support should be at 60 per cent before indyref2 - poll

NEARLY half of Scots have said independence support should be at 60 per cent before a new referendum is held, according to a new poll.

The Independent UK

Nearly half of Scots say support should be at 60% before IndyRef2 – poll

First Minister Humza Yousaf said previously that independence must become the ‘settled will’ of the Scottish people.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

The former SNP leader was mistakenly referred to as ‘first minister’ by the Deputy Presiding Officer at Holyrood.

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf rallies supporters to march for independence after difficult summer

SNP hopes Believe in Scotland march will boost morale after weeks of gloomy headlines

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