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Yousaf accused of ‘secretive approach’ in row over WhatsApp Covid messages

He defended Nicola Sturgeon following reports the ex-first minister had deleted messages.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Humza Yousaf defends Nicola Sturgeon as pressure grows over Covid WhatsApps

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has defended his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon amid growing pressure from opposition leaders over WhatsApp messages sent…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023

Sturgeon ‘has nothing to hide’ as 14,000 messages to be handed to Covid inquiry

Press reports indicated the former first minister’s messages had been deleted.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

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Scottish Government needs 'legal basis' to disclose certain WhatsApps to Covid probe

THE Scottish Government has said it needs a “legal basis” to release certain WhatsApps to the Covid-19 inquiry after a row over what had been…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Scotland’s government pushed to release all its pandemic WhatsApp messages

Counsel to UK Covid inquiry intervenes after failure to disclose or possibly retain messaging app texts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Watching Douglas Ross is like guilty-pleasure TV ... only less entertaining

SHORTLY before First Minister's Questions (FMQs) got under way, we learned that the Scottish Government has not handed over any WhatsApp messages…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Humza Yousaf rejects Douglas Ross 'secrecy' claim amid row over Covid WhatsApps

THE First Minister has rejected Douglas Ross’s claim that the Scottish Government is being “secretive” and is refusing to hand over Whatsapp…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

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Yousaf to ‘fully investigate’ concerns messages not handed to UK Covid Inquiry

He was speaking after inquiry counsel Jamie Dawson KC said correspondence requested from the Scottish Government is still awaited.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Stephen Flynn says Douglas Ross’s seat will be targeted as SNP seek majority

SNP WESTMINSTER leader Stephen Flynn has said he is confident of securing a majority of seats General Election – with Douglas Ross’s seat one…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2023

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) · Oct 12, 2023

Douglas Ross heaps praise on 'bold' and 'radical' Rishi Sunak speech

The Conservatives are seeking to “stoke the culture wars” for political gain, Humza Yousaf has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023

Barbed comments keep on coming as FM and Douglas Ross trade blows at FMQs

I wonder if "yer maw" jokes are within the parliamentary rules because I fear we are only weeks away from one of the party leaders…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023

Tories seeking to ‘stoke culture wars’, claims Yousaf after Sunak’s speech

During his Tory conference address, the Prime Minister declared ‘a man is a man and a woman is a woman’.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

FM ordered to apologise after calling Douglas Ross a liar

HUMZA Yousaf was repeatedly ordered to apologise during a fiery First Minister’s Questions after accusing Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023

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The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Sunak’s ‘bold ambition’ in speech shows he ‘relishes’ next election, says Ross

The Prime Minister announced he would scrap HS2 north of Birmingham in favour of transport improvements in the north of England.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

Angus Robertson tells Douglas Ross to 'put up or shut up' on SNP backbencher 'talks'

SCOTTISH Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has told Douglas Ross to “put up or shut up” following his suggestion that “a number” of SNP…

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Claims that SNP rebels are in talks with Scottish Tories are ‘false’ – Yousaf

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said he had been in ‘discussion’ with a number of the rival party’s backbenchers who had SNP leadership concerns.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Forbes and Regan reject Ross claims of ‘discussions’ with SNP rebels

The Bute House Agreement has come in for criticism by some in the SNP.

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Kate Forbes hits back at Douglas Ross following Tory conference comments

KATE Forbes has hit back at Douglas Ross after comments he made about her at the Tory party conference in Manchester.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023

Kay Burley labels Scotland 'a region' ... and Douglas Ross keeps quiet

DOUGLAS Ross has been criticised for remaining silent when a news presenter described Scotland as a “region” at the Conservative party…

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross

A recent poll put the Tory vote in Scotland at 16%.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023

'Insulting': Tories accused of 'pre-election bribery' with Holyrood funding snub

THE Tories have been accused of “pre-election bribery” and “insulting” Scottish voters after another devolution funding snub.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023

Humza Yousaf's independence plan 'rash and irresponsible', says Douglas Ross

DOUGLAS Ross dubbed Humza Yousaf’s independence plan as “rash and irresponsible” and claimed the First Minister is more “reckless”…

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023

Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf

Douglas Ross claimed First Minister Humza Yousaf could lead Scotland into disaster.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2023

UK Government to bypass Holyrood with towns funding in latest devolution snub

THE UK Government is set to bypass the Scottish Parliament to give funding directly to seven Scottish councils in a further devolution snub.

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