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Thursday briefing: Just weeks in, Humza Yousaf already has his work cut out to turn the SNP around

In today’s newsletter: From arrests of party executives to legal battles with Westminster – the new first minister’s relaunch is already unravelling

The Guardian - UK

Holyrood restrictions ‘will not stop the disruption’, climate protesters insist

ENVIROMENTAL campaigners have said new restrictions at the Scottish Parliament will not halt the “disruption” to Holyrood business.

The National (Scotland)

Sarwar challenges ‘divided and distracted’ SNP to call early Holyrood election

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar issued the challenge as he made a speech in First Minister’s Humza Yousaf’s Glasgow Pollok constituency.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'should not be suspended' from SNP as ex-First Minister to avoid Holyrood

The former SNP leader will not be among the MSPs returning to Edinburgh this week after the parliament's Easter recess.

Daily Record

OPINION - The SNP are learning exactly where arrogance and leadership cults lead

Bankcrupties, as Ernest Hemingway put it, happen “in two ways — gradually and then suddenly”. That quip captures the tragi-farce playing out in the SNP. The party which rode the high horse of Scottish nationalism as the governing party at Holyrood since 2007 also captured support south of the border.…

Evening Standard

SNP motorhome 'seized by police' was to be Holyrood election campaign battle bus

EXCLUSIVE: A party source said the vehicle was never used after covid restrictions were lifted in 2021

Daily Record

As the SNP loses its iron grip on Scotland, Labour must seize this golden opportunity

The party’s extremely long stretch in power at Holyrood is finally catching up with it

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SNP maintain lead in polls over Scottish Labour in Holyrood, research shows

THE SNP have maintained a strong leader over Scottish Labour when it comes to Holyrood voting intentions, a new poll has found.

The National (Scotland)

'Listen to the needs of the people' urges Dumbarton minister in passionate Holyrood address

Rev Heller Gonzalez of St Augustine’s Scottish Episcopal Church on Dumbarton High Street delivered the Time for Reflection speech at Holyrood last Tuesday, opening up on his journey from Cuba to Scotland.

Daily Record

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 Independent UK

Humza Yousaf debut at FMQs interrupted five times by protesters in shambolic scenes at Holyrood

The new First Minister could only look on as Holyrood staff struggled to prevent protesters from repeatedly shouting from the public gallery.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes to leave government after refusing rural affairs role

The 32-year-old former Finance Secretary will return to Holyrood’s backbenches

Insider UK

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 National (Scotland)

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.

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Yousaf elected as Scotland’s new First Minister in Holyrood vote

The 37-year-old is the first person to hold the post from a minority ethnic background and is also the youngest.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf has 'clear mandate to govern' as SNP rules out early Holyrood election

Scottish Labour has questioned whether Humza Yousaf has a mandate to rule the country following his election as SNP leader.

The Independent UK

Yousaf has ‘power to govern’ Scotland without election, says campaign manager

Scottish Labour is pushing for an early election following the SNP leadership race.

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf: continuity candidate taking over as Scottish first minister

Part of the SNP government for over a decade, the 37-year-old is now Holyrood’s first minority ethnic leader after a bitter contest

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Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon pledges to continue to be 'champion' for Glasgow Southside as she steps down as FM

Nicola Sturgeon made her last speech at Holyrood as First Minister on Thursday. She has now said she "can't wait to now spend even more time" in her "vibrant" Glasgow Southside constituency.

The Guardian - UK

From the NHS to independence, what’s in the next SNP leader’s in-tray?

The winner out of Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will face immediate and longer-term challenges

The National (Scotland)

Here's when the next leader of the SNP is set to be announced

Following Nicola Sturgeon's final speech in Holyrood as First Minister, here's how long you'll have to wait to find out who will replace her as SNP…

Daily Record

Janey Godley marks three years since first Nicola Sturgeon voiceover as First Minister makes final speech in Holyrood

The Scots comedian posted her first Nicola Sturgeon voiceover three years ago today, and this afternoon the First Minister.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon LIVE as SNP leader faces final First Minister's Questions

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from opposition party leaders and MSPs for the last time at Holyrood today, before giving a final statement.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech as First Minister

She is stepping down next week after more than eight years in the top job in Scottish politics.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon faces stormy final FMQs as Anas Sarwar calls for early Holyrood election

The out-going First Minister saw her record in office attacked by opposition parties today as she prepares to leave Bute House.

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