Douglas Ross 'sounding scared' of Humza Yousaf, says Nicola Sturgeon Douglas Ross launched an attack on Humza Yousaf’s record as Health Secretary and A&E waiting times at FMQs The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023
SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf comes under fire over NHS record The Scottish Health Secretary is running to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister and SNP leader – but was attacked by Tories and Labour. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon says SNP leadership candidates 'have to expect scrutiny' following storm over Kate Forbes comments The First Minister has not endorsed any of the three candidates in the running to replace her. Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but continues in SNP race The Scottish Finance Secretary came under fire after she said she would not have voted for equal marriage. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon responds to Kate Forbes equal marriage row NICOLA Sturgeon has said Scotland “is a socially progressive country” amid a row over SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes’s comments on equal… The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023
Free Church claims Kate Forbes a victim of 'bigotry' as her leadership campaign sinks The finance secretary has lost the support of several senior Nationalists after she made a series of controversial remarks in interviews. Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
Free Church condemns ‘bigotry’ shown to SNP leadership hopeful Forbes The Scottish Finance Secretary lost supporters when she said she would have voted against same-sex marriage if she had been an MSP at the time. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Dundee could be first Scots city to ban disposable vapes as MSP backs Record campaign Mercedes Villalba, Labour’s environment spokeswoman, also urged contenders vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon to ban the devices Scotland-wide. Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
SNP leadership hopefuls challenged to appear at 'first major hustings' of race THE three contenders in the race to take over as SNP leader have been challenged to take part in a live, in-person hustings event by the party’s… The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023
Humza Yousaf considers overhauling National Care Service plan if elected First Minister The ambitious scheme to centralise control of the country's social care provision has been fiercely criticised by local authorities, trade unions and opposition parties. Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023
Urgent support needed at Paisley's RAH as A&E waiting times "going in the wrong direction" Waiting times at the hospital have not achieved the Scottish Government's target levels since almost three years ago. Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023
SNP MSPs turn their back on Kate Forbes and swing behind Humza Yousaf after same sex marriage row Kate Forbes' campaign is floundering after she was widely criticised for her comments on gay marriage Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023
Regan calls for end to ‘mudslinging’ in SNP leadership race The statement comes as tensions in the SNP race rose. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
Alan Cumming backs Humza Yousaf to win SNP leadership contest ALAN Cumming has backed Humza Yousaf to take over as first minister of Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023 Funding for West Dunbartonshire Council labelled "unethical and destructive" as budget looms Members have until March to balance the books, but face savage funding cuts - with opposition parties slamming the way the ruling Labour admiration are operating.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023 SNP leadership candidate appeals for 'calm and end to mudslinging’ in contest SNP LEADERSHIP contender Ash Regan has appealed for “calm” and an end to “mudslinging” in the contest.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023 'FAKE': 'Muslim Council of UK' called out after attacking Humza Yousaf THE “Muslim Council of UK” have found themselves in the news after speaking out against Humza Yousaf – but who are the unknown “council”,…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023 Criticism of Kate Forbes is about her suitability to lead, says senior SNP figure Deputy first minister John Swinney intervenes as activists call for Forbes to withdraw from leadership campaign
The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023 Humza Yousaf: Me becoming first minister would be ‘seminal moment’ for Scotland HUMZA Yousaf has said it would be a “really important seminal moment for the country” if he is elected as Scotland’s next first minister.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 22, 2023 Who is Humza Yousaf? The bookie's favourite to be the next leader of Scotland Yousaf, 37, became the first Muslim to be appointed to the Scottish government in 2012
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Yousaf: My election as first minister would be ‘seminal moment’ for Scotland He would be the first Muslim and the first ethnic minority politician in the top job.
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023 ‘I profoundly disagree with views of Kate Forbes’, says John Swinney The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.
Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023 Kate Forbes urged to consider quitting SNP contest by senior party figure Toni Giugliano said damage had been caused to the SNP by Forbes' comments on same sex marriage and having children outside of marriage
The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023 Ash Regan says she supports right to equal marriage The former community safety minister is running to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s First Minister.