New First Minister must reunite Scots and then set about fixing country The days of 'modest progress' have to come to end and instead it is time for an era of radical change, says Record View. Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
Next SNP leader to be named following five-week contest Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes will find out their fate as the results of the SNP leadership contest is revealed. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
Humza Yousaf wins race to be Scotland's next leader, vowing to revive independence Scottish nationalists picked Humza Yousaf to be the country's next leader on Monday after a bitterly fought contest that exposed deep divisions in his party over policy and a stalled independence campaign. Reuters · Mar 26, 2023
Notable moments in the SNP leadership contest The race to become the next first minister of Scotland has not been short on drama. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
The overflowing in-tray facing Scotland’s new first minister From reuniting a fractured party to ensuring the powersharing agreement with the Greens remains intact, the new leader will hit the ground running. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
From the NHS to independence, what’s in the next SNP leader’s in-tray? The winner out of Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will face immediate and longer-term challenges The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023
SNP poised to announce Nicola Sturgeon replacement as contest on knife-edge Humza Yousaf narrowly more popular with SNP voters than rival Kate Forbes in most recent poll The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
Kate Forbes's answers to key questions 'difficult to parse', says trade union body THE SNP Trade Union Group (TUG) has said it has concerns about the direction of Kate Forbes’s “economic thinking” as leaders insisted they… The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
Anas Sarwar says new SNP leader will 'not have mandate' to become FM ANAS Sarwar has said the next SNP leader will not have a mandate to be first minister as he suggested all three candidates were “incompetent”. The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
Kate Forbes has 'no fear' over prospect of a minority government SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said she is “relaxed” about the prospect of leading a minority government. The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
Yousaf-backer casts doubt on one of his key leadership pledges A PROMINENT Humza Yousaf-backer has cast doubt on whether he can achieve one of his key policy pledges. The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
Scottish Greens send message to next SNP leader on 'necessity' for deal THE Scottish Greens yesterday sent a message to the next SNP leader that committing to progressive values will be a “necessity” if the… The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
John Curtice says Kate Forbes may still lead Government if Greens back out of deal IF Kate Forbes wins the SNP leadership election and the Scottish Greens refuse to work with her, will the Scottish Government fall? The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
SNP candidates make their final pitches with race coming to a close THE SNP leadership candidates are making their final pitches to members in the last full day of campaigning before the contest to succeed Nicola… The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023 Humza Yousaf vows to fight to the last as SNP leadership race nears close HUMZA Yousaf has vowed to fight to the last as the tumultuous SNP leadership race nears its end.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2023 Greens indicate deal will end if new SNP leader rejects ‘progressive values’ Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater indicate Bute House agreement will be over if Kate Forbes is elected
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023 Yousaf jokes Sturgeon will be on ‘speed dial’ if he is elected SNP leader The Health Secretary also said he was ‘hopeful’ ahead of the results on Monday.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023 SNP cannot afford to destabilise government with loss of Greens deal – Yousaf The SNP leadership candidate has warned his rival candidates of the risks of breaking up the Bute House agreement if chosen as party leader.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023 Greens clear that progressive values must be ‘necessity’ for next first minister Scottish Green Party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater spoke at the party’s spring conference.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023 IN FULL: SNP leadership candidates answer questions on disability issues THE SNP leadership candidates have addressed a range of important questions on disability issues.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023 The Guardian view on the SNP leadership: significant for Scotland and beyond Editorial: A leadership race has exposed the party’s divisions over how to pursue independence
The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023 Humza Yousaf: Being first Muslim FM would be 'historic' despite racism 'worry' The National's podcast asked how Yousaf would help young men suffering from mental health issues, suicide and tackle misogynistic culture
The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023 SNP braces for leadership result after contest opens up divisions Fears of resignations among 72,000-strong membership as party seeks path forward from Sturgeon era
The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023 'Frustration and nervousness' over lack of SNP leadership polling, expert says A LACK of polling data on the SNP leadership race has left the contenders nervous and pollsters frustrated, a data expert has said.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023 What it was like inside the Scottish Parliament for Nicola Sturgeon's final FMQs NICOLA Sturgeon fought back tears as she delivered an emotional farewell after eight years at the top of Scottish politics.