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Kate Forbes calls on Scottish Government to ditch fishing ban proposals

KATE Forbes has called on the Scottish Government to ditch its controversial plans to ban fishing in some coastal areas.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2023

Church leader's claim conversion therapy ban would 'criminalise Christians' disputed

Rev Dr William Philip, of The Tron Church, claimed that a ban on conversion practices would criminalise the ordinary work of churches.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2023

Forbes plans ‘heavy thinking’ on policy while out of Scottish Government

Former finance secretary vows to be 'thoroughly engaged' in debate on nation's economy

Insider UK · Apr 3, 2023

SNP division after Humza Yousaf election ‘overestimated’, expert says

THE SNP is likely to follow a "path of unity" despite the “vociferous” criticism between candidates during the leadership contest, a…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2023

War of words after SNP MSP calls for end to deal with 'extremist' Greens

A WAR of words has broken out between an SNP grandee and the Scottish Greens after he called the party “fringe extremists” and called for an…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2023

The SNP is the most vulnerable it’s been in a long time. But only a fool would write it off

While Humza Yousaf faces an uphill battle reviving his party, Britain continues to slowly come apart at the seams, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Humza Yousaf described his new Cabinet as a 'changing of the guard' as MSPs backed the appointments

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

The new Scottish First Minister chose his ministers on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Humza Yousaf: Margaret Ferrier should stand down for 'reckless action'

HUMZA Yousaf has said he would look forward to fighting a by-election in Margaret Ferrier’s seat after her "reckless action".

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Top Kate Forbes ally challenges official line on why she left government

THE official reason given for Kate Forbes’s exit from government has been challenged by one of her key allies.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023