Humza Yousaf: My in-laws are trapped in Gaza after Hamas attack on Israel The First Minister said he fears whether they will make it through the night. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Tories demand SNP end Bute House deal with Greens over Palestine support THE Scottish Conservatives have called on the SNP to end their coalition deal with the Greens over the party’s support for Palestine. The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023
Politicians 'using wellbeing as fashionable new label for old policies', report says THE language of a “wellbeing economy” is being used as a “fashionable label” by politicians in Scotland who are promoting the same policies… The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023
Humza Yousaf urged to go over Westminster's head and host international group HUMZA Yousaf has been urged to go over the heads of Westminster and host and international association at risk of being lost because of UK… The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023
‘Fresh look’ at agreement with Greens needed, says SNP MSP An SNP backbencher has said a “fresh look” should be taken at her party’s agreement with the Greens, in the wake of the Rutherglen and… The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023
What's next for SNP after the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election defeat? FOR one SNP activist who had been out knocking doors ahead of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, the reason for the party’s defeat The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023
The private firms making millions supplying NHS Scotland with staff revealed Jackie Baillie said the staffing crisis in the NHS is due to ‘sticking-plaster’ approaches The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023
‘Danger to life’ and weather warnings extended as Humza Yousaf attends crisis talks Some parts of Scotland saw a month’s rain in just 24 hours, with “danger to life” warnings continuing over the weekend. The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2023
Starmer says he would be PM for ‘whole of Scotland’ following by-election win The Labour leader pitched to SNP supporters following his party’s win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
Seven independence campaigners give advice to the SNP after by-election loss THE Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election result has reignited debate within the SNP and wider independence movement over the strategy for… The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023
SNP byelection defeat prompts soul-searching across the party Downgrading Humza Yousaf’s plan to focus on independence would affect the dynamics of Scottish politics The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
SNP leader urged to rethink plans for independence after ‘seismic’ Labour win Byelection result challenges Humza Yousaf’s strategy to use SNP general election majority to negotiate with Westminster The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
'Contextual factors' behind SNP defeat in Rutherglen by-election, says Yousaf HUMZA Yousaf has said “contextual factors” including Margaret Ferrier’s “reckless actions” led to the SNP loss in Rutherglen and… The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023
SNP must take by-election loss ‘on the chin’ and regroup, says Yousaf Labour won on a 20.4 percentage point swing from the nationalists in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Yousaf has ‘days to save’ his job after by-election defeat, claims Salmond The SNP came a distant second to Labour in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Key questions around Rutherglen by-election win Starmer hails as ‘seismic’ The Labour leader said the result marked a ‘big step in the right direction’ on his path to Downing Street.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Keir Starmer: Labour ‘blew the doors off’ with Scottish byelection win Leader congratulates activists after Michael Shanks wins twice the votes of SNP rival in Rutherglen and Hamilton West
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023 Debate over SNP independence plan after by-election loss DOUBTS have been raised over the First Minister’s independence strategy following the SNP’s defeat at the Rutherglen and Hamilton West…
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Labour swing ‘could see party on course for Downing Street’ Sir Keir Starmer’s party could win 40 seats north of the border if it achieves the same swing in a general election.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 What Labour’s Rutherglen victory means for SNP and UK politics Party’s victory may point to a change in Scottish political alignments that spells danger for Humza Yousaf
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Why Scotland is so important for Labour to avoid a hung parliament Huge Rutherglen result means Labour are on course to be the ‘dominant’ force in Scotland again – and triumph at the general election, says John Curtice
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘seismic’ win for Labour over SNP in Rutherglen and Hamilton West The result will pile more pressure on SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Keir Starmer hails ‘seismic’ win for Labour in Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election ‘I have always said that winning back the trust of people in Scotland is essential’
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘seismic’ win for Labour in Rutherglen and Hamilton West Labour overwhelmingly won Scotland’s first recall by-election with Michael Shanks declared the new MP after securing more than 58% of the votes.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023 'Disappointing': SNP issue response to by-election result IT’S been a “disappointing night” for the SNP in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election, Humza Yousaf has said.