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Humza Yousaf to stand for SNP leader

Humza Yousaf has been a perennial SNP frontbencher since entering parliament in 2011.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

Humza Yousaf launches official bid to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister and SNP leader

The Health Secretary has revealed his plan for the top job exclusively in the Sunday Mail.

Daily Record · Feb 18, 2023

Anas Sarwar announces £1 homes plan and 'Amazon tax' as he reaches out to SNP voters in conference speech

The Scottish Labour leader made the direct pitch to SNP voters after Nicola Sturgeon's shock resignation this week.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Yousaf ‘delusional’ to challenge for SNP leadership, says Baillie

The Scottish Labour deputy leader said if he was successful, he would become ‘the worst first minister on record’.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Humza Yousaf branded 'delusional' over planned SNP leadership bid to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Labour's Jackie Baillie launched the attack after the Record reported Yousaf is considering standing

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

NHS Scotland pay boost offer would make staff 'best paid in UK', says Humza Yousaf

Yousaf said the deal meant NHS Scotland workers were 'by far and away the best paid anywhere in the UK'.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

John Swinney: 'Preposterous’ to allow former members to return for leadership vote

JOHN Swinney has said it would be “preposterous” to let former SNP members back into the party to vote in the election to replace Nicola…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023

John Swinney insists independence 'must address the issues that matter to Scots'

The Deputy First Minister last night ruled himself out of the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

‘Preposterous’ to readmit former SNP members during leadership race – Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said the SNP needed ‘fresh perspective’ to build the case for independence.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Six-week race to replace Sturgeon as independence conference postponed

The SNP said the conference will be postponed as it outlined plans to appoint the First Minister’s successor.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023