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How the polls look for the SNP, Alba and the Greens

As in 2017, have the SNP just been caught out by a surprise General Election announcement at the worst conceivable moment?

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024

Scottish Labour MSPs back Humza Yousaf's motion on ICC arrest warrant

A NUMBER of Scottish Labour MSPs have backed Humza Yousaf’s Holyrood motion...

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024

Veteran SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle leaves Scottish Government

VETERAN SNP spin doctor Kevin Pringle has left the Scottish Government and said he will seek work outside of politics.

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024

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The Ferret: Oil industry’s SNP lobbyists fuel worry on North Sea extraction

LOBBYING on behalf of the oil industry by former SNP spin doctors has sparked fears that the Scottish Government could be about to abandon its…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024

Scottish Greens must choose party's future direction, Lorna Slater says

THE Scottish Greens will “definitely” have a conversation about how their membership and MSPs interact following the end of the Bute House…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024

'Sobering': SNP MSPs targeted with more online abuse than any other party

SNP MSPs have been the main target of abusive comments online compared to other parties over the last nine months, a Scottish Parliament monitoring…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024

Who is John Swinney, Scotland’s new first minister after Humza Yousaf quit?

Mild-mannered 60-year-old Swinney, who joined the SNP at 15, is the party’s third leader in 14 months.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024

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The Guardian view on John Swinney’s Scotland: a new start but also more of the same

Editorial: The new first minister gets it that the public want better government, but he has not got much time to deliver

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

John Swinney scraps post of minister for independence to focus on economy

New first minister says case for Scottish independence best made by creating ‘vibrant economy’

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Scottish first minister John Swinney appoints Kate Forbes as deputy

Announcement comes after Swinney is sworn in as seventh first minister ‘for everyone in Scotland’

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024

John Swinney to become Scottish first minister after vote by MSPs

New SNP leader seventh to hold the office, vacated after Humza Yousaf axed deal with Greens

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

Making John Swinney leader may be the SNP’s smartest move in years

He’s not the man to lead Scotland to independence, but after a turbulent few years, he’s the safe pair of hands the party needs, says Herald columnist Dani Garavelli

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

John Swinney Poised To Lead Scottish National Party

Scotland's political landscape undergoes change as SNP transitions leadership amidst pro-independence agenda and internal challenges.

John Swinney declares ‘new chapter’ as he becomes SNP leader

Swinney says party has been having a ‘tough, rough time’ as he laments impact of recent infighting and chaos

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

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John Swinney Elected As SNP Leader Amid Political Turmoil

John Swinney appointed as new SNP leader amidst internal challenges and upcoming elections in Scotland.

International Business Times · May 6, 2024

SNP Old-hand John Swinney Set To Be Scotland's New Leader

Scotland's likely next leader John Swinney is a political veteran who will have to unify his fractured separatist party and revitalise its flagging independence movement.

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

John Swinney becomes SNP leader after rival drops out

Long-serving politician set to become first minister after taking over Scottish National party role from Humza Yousaf

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

SNP activist abandons leadership bid and endorses John Swinney

Graeme McCormick said he had enough support to run but is backing former Scottish deputy first minister as sole official candidate

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The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

SNP activist aims to challenge John Swinney for party leadership

Graeme McCormick claims he will gather requisite number of signatures to force contest instead of unopposed coronation

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

SNP avoids another bruising leadership contest but relief will be short-lived

John Swinney faces series of immediate challenges, including rebuilding cross-party trust at Holyrood

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

Humza Yousaf’s poor judgment led to his downfall

Letters: David Sinclair says the Scottish first minister’s lack of political nous resulted in a litany of mistakes. Plus a letter from Ed Pybus

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

‘The SNP are in trouble’: Scottish voters on the drama at Holyrood

As John Swinney emerges as favourite to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader, Guardian readers share their views

Evening Standard · May 2, 2024

Kate Forbes rules out SNP leadership bid in shock announcement

Announcement appears to clear path for former deputy first minister John Swinney to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and become Scotland’s next first minister

International Business Times · May 2, 2024

John Swinney Announces Bid To Become Scotland's New First Minister

Scotland's former deputy first minister, John Swinney, announced on Thursday he would stand to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader of the country's governing Scottish National Party (SNP).

Evening Standard · May 2, 2024

John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister

He was deputy first minister under Nicola Sturgeon, but has been on the backbenches since Humza Yousaf replaced her.

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