Five most talked about moments at SNP conference AFTER three days in Aberdeen, the SNP’s annual conference for 2023 has drawn to a close - here's some of the most talked about moments... The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023
‘We're back’: SNP members react to Humza Yousaf's first conference speech HUMZA Yousaf took to the stage in Aberdeen to close his first SNP annual conference as the party’s leader in some of the most difficult of… The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023
Yousaf has to handle a multi-faceted SNP strategy and speak to two different audiences Party’s new leader must win back voters but also broaden support for Scottish independence, a key contradiction The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
Scottish council tax to be frozen next year, Humza Yousaf tells SNP conference First minister announces surprise move as part of fightback against Labour surge, sparking row with Greens coalition partner The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
Humza Yousaf’s wife says her young cousins in Gaza have shrapnel injuries Nadia El-Nakla, wife of Scotland’s first minister, says her mother is trying to treat children but household has run out of clean water The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023
Humza Yousaf pledges to freeze council tax for Scots next year The First Minister announced the move to the SNP conference in Aberdeen – but council leaders said they were not told in advance of the freeze. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Yousaf pledges to fund infrastructure by issuing Scottish Government bonds The First Minister said it would said it would ‘raise Scotland’s profile’ and attract investors. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Things we learned at the SNP conference Humza Yousaf closed the SNP conference on a positive note but a sombre mood floated around the party gathering. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Five key things we learned from Humza Yousaf's speech to SNP conference FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf placed a distinct emphasis on the NHS, the economy and helping people through the cost-of-living crisis in his speech to… The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023
Israel war: Humza Yousaf’s wife calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza after family injured Nadia El-Nakla's relatives have been wounded in a drone attack in Gaza Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference The SNP leader froze council tax, announced a new Scottish financial bond and called for a Gaza refugee programme. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Scottish Government to issue first ever bond in SNP's 'most ambitious proposal yet' The Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first ever bond to finance key infrastructure in Scotland, the First Minister has announced. The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023
Yousaf: UK and rest of world must create refugee scheme for people fleeing Gaza Humza Yousaf offered Scotland as the first place to take refugees from the Middle East. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Humza Yousaf’s wife calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza after family injured Nadia El-Nakla spoke on LBC news on the horrors faced by her family who are stuck in Gaza amid the conflict. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Humza Yousaf announces council tax freeze next year HUMZA Yousaf has announced a freeze on council tax in Scotland next year to help people through the cost of living crisis.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Pilot scheme will give domestic abuse victims £1,000 to escape relationships First Minister Humza Yousaf is to announce the scheme as part of a £500,000 fund for Women’s Aid organisations.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 Academics challenge Starmer to accept Israel’s siege of Gaza is against international law – UK politics live Labour urged to clarify its position on collective punishment by 39 academics who say party must confirm it ‘opposes the commission of war crimes’
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2023 Humza Yousaf to unveil extra NHS funding to cut waiting lists in conference speech HUMZA Yousaf will pledge an extra £300 million for the NHS to cut waiting lists as he makes his first leader’s speech to SNP conference today.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Humza Yousaf to pledge £300 million to cut NHS waiting lists in Scotland The Scottish First Minister will also use his speech to the SNP conference to insist support for independence can increase to a ‘sustained majority’.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 ‘Clear choice’ between Westminster control and independence, SNP conference told The SNP depute leader took aim at the Tories and Labour as he addressed party members in Aberdeen.
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy ‘Don’t be ridiculous’: Nicola Sturgeon fumes at question on whether she was unwelcome distraction
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Sturgeon gives ‘unequivocal support’ to SNP’s new independence strategy The former Scottish First Minister and SNP leader insisted her visit to the party’s conference did not undermine her successor, Humza Yousaf.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon gives SNP strategy 'full support' after de facto referendum binned NICOLA Sturgeon has given her “unequivocal” backing to the SNP’s new independence strategy after members voted against plans for a de facto…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 Plaid Cymru leader vows to 'strengthen bond' with SNP 'he looks up to' PLAID Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has vowed to “strengthen the bond” between his party and the SNP amid “challenging times” for both…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023 Humza Yousaf laughs off claim Nicola Sturgeon will 'undermine' him at conference HUMZA Yousaf said he’s “delighted” Nicola Sturgeon will be attending SNP conference as he dismissed suggestions her presence would…