Sturgeon: I could not have anticipated SNP’s troubles ‘in my worst nightmares’ The former first minister was speaking to reporters at Holyrood on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
Security alert triggered by a toy gun delivered to Holyrood office of Douglas Ross A SECURITY alert was sparked by a toy gun delivered to the office of the Douglas Ross. The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2023
Holyrood Weekly podcast: SNP finance probe, devolution row, STUC Congress, and more The 15th episode of The National's Holyrood Weekly episode is now available to listen to on Spotify and Omny The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023
Climate campaigners stage protest in Holyrood chamber despite new restrictions Members of This Is Rigged took action during FMQs, and in the main foyer of the Scottish Parliament. The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
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 · Apr 20, 2023
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) · Apr 19, 2023
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. The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
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 · Apr 17, 2023
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 · Apr 12, 2023
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 · Apr 12, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023
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) · Apr 5, 2023
'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 · Mar 31, 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 Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023 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.
Insider UK · Mar 29, 2023 Kate Forbes to leave government after refusing rural affairs role The 32-year-old former Finance Secretary will return to Holyrood’s backbenches
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.
The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023 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 · Mar 28, 2023 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 · Mar 28, 2023 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 · Mar 27, 2023 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
Glasgow Live · Mar 27, 2023 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 · Mar 26, 2023 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) · Mar 23, 2023 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…