Scottish Tories accused of trying to revive anti-independence coalition SNP’s Ian Blackford says calls to vote tactically by backing Labour prove unionist alliance ‘still alive and well’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023
Ian Blackford calls for SNP to unite after leadership contest conclusion THE former leader of the SNP at Westminster has called for his party to unite as “political parties that aren’t united tend to face electoral… The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2023
Scottish Tories are all over the place when it comes to voting tactics Record View says Douglas Ross and his party need to make their minds up. Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023
Could a pact between Scottish Labour and Tories oust SNP? Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has suggested he wants to see an informal tactical voting pact. Adam Forrest takes a closer look whether it could work The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Douglas Ross backtracks on suggestion Tories could vote Labour to oust SNP Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has backtracked on comments he made suggesting Conservative voters could back Labour at the next election. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Scottish Tory chairman denies Douglas Ross encouraged supporters to vote Labour Craig Hoy said the party will 'always advocate that Scottish Conservatives vote Scottish Conservative' but added voters 'will make up their own mind'. Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023
Scottish Labour 'endorsed' by Douglas Ross's tactical vote call, SNP say THE SNP have said Douglas Ross’s “endorsement” of Scottish Labour showed Keir Starmer’s party “cannot be trusted” to govern in the… The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023
Scottish Tory leader backtracks on suggestion voters could back Labour Douglas Ross amends proposal for tactical voting against SNP after fury from Tory central office The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023
Tory row as Scottish leader suggests pact with Labour to oust SNP Douglas Ross says unionist parties must ‘look beyond narrow party agenda’ in tactical voting plea The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023
Douglas Ross's tactical voting call 'emphatically' rejected by Tory Party THE Conservative Party have “emphatically” rejected Douglas Ross’s call for Tory voters to vote Labour at the next election if the candidate… The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023
Senior Tory urges people to vote LABOUR in surprise boost for Keir Starmer Douglas Ross urged people to "do what's best for the country" to do away with the SNP, but the move has sparked surprise at Tory HQ, which says it doesn't endorse tactical voting Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023
Douglas Ross suggests Tories should vote Labour to oust SNP Tory leader says voters should 'do what’s best for the country' to help loosen the nationalists’ grip on Scotland Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023
Douglas Ross suggests Tories could vote Labour in Scotland to oust SNP But a Tory spokesman in Westminster insisted ‘tactical voting was “emphatically not the view of the Conservative Party’. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
Tories accused of 'bare-faced' hypocrisy over UK's Minister for the Union THE Tories have been accused by the SNP of “bare-faced hypocrisy” for criticising of the appointment of an independence minister, while… The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2023 War of words after SNP MSP calls for end to deal with 'extremist' Greens A WAR of words has broken out between an SNP grandee and the Scottish Greens after he called the party “fringe extremists” and called for an…
Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023 Humza Yousaf under pressure after boy waits years for mental health treatment Alan Galbraith, from Dumbarton, was waiting for the entire time that Yousaf was health secretary in Nicola Sturgeon’s Cabinet.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Humza Yousaf creates minister for independence as climate activists disrupt his first FMQs Jamie Hepburn is announced as minister for independence – with a £98,000 salary
The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023 Humza Yousaf marks debut FMQs with punchy performance despite interruptions IT must have been a nerve-racking morning for Humza Yousaf as he prepared to attend his first FMQs as First Minister.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Yousaf defends need for independence minister in Scottish Government Douglas Ross said the appointment had been made at the expense of ‘key ministerial posts’.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Public gallery cleared at Holyrood as protesters disrupt Yousaf’s first FMQs Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone took the action after business had to be suspended five times.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023 Humza Yousaf refuses to apologise for appointing minister for independence at FMQs The Scottish Tory leader criticised the new FM for handing Jamie Hepburn the role while getting rid of posts for social security and tourism.
Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023 Humza Yousaf defends appointing dedicated minister for Scottish independence The new First Minister said he would "make no apology whatsoever for having a minister for independence" after appointing his first Cabinet this week.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023 Humza Yousaf says FM vote sends ‘strong message’ but SNP unity bid stumbles Scotland’s first Muslim leader hails victory but rival Kate Forbes rejects offer of cabinet post
The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023 What it was like in Holyrood as Humza Yousaf won vote to be Scotland's FM Humza Yousaf, with the backing of the pro-indy majority with the SNP and Greens, secured the top job in the Scottish Government with 71 votes.
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023 Yousaf elected Scotland’s new First Minister and he tips Robison for deputy He is the youngest person to take up the top job, and the first from a minority ethnic background.