The Latest Breaking News from Humza Yousaf

OPINION - Scottish politics is now a freeze frame of a car-crash

IT’S the waiting they can’t stand. After the SNP’s former chief executive and its treasurer were arrested by police investigating allegations of fraud, dread has descended on the party.

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023

Recycling firm bosses left in the dark over latest delay to deposit return scheme

Humza Yousaf announced the controversial deposit return scheme would be delayed a second time following a massive backlash from businesses.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

Ex-SNP chief executive Murrell seen in public for first time since arrest

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband was questioned for 11 hours earlier this month by detectives investigating the party’s finances.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Labour MP apologises after calling Humza Yousaf ‘Mohammed Yousaf’ on live TV

Peter Kyle has since admitted he was ‘mortified’ by the mistake

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

New treasurer to be appointed in coming days as Humza Yousaf takes over role

THE First Minister Humza Yousaf will temporarily take over the role of overseeing the SNP's finances following the resignation of treasurer Colin…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2023

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

The Guardian view on the SNP in crisis: no more defying gravity

Editorial: Even before the shock of a police investigation, a long incumbency and loss of ideological momentum were dragging the party down

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie quits as party fears Sturgeon could be arrested next

Senior members of the SNP fear that Ms Sturgeon could be the next figure to be arrested in the Police Scotland investigation

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Colin Beattie stands down as SNP treasurer after arrest

Beattie stepping back ‘with immediate effect’ until investigation into party’s finances has concluded

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

Colin Beattie ‘stepping back’ as SNP treasurer following his arrest and police probe into party finances

Mr Beattie also confirmed he will be ‘stepping back’ from his role on Holyrood‘s Public Audit Committee

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2023