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Labour eyes path to power through Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon formally resigns

Labour will have an opportunity to seize vital seats off the Scottish National Party at the next general election following Humza Yousaf’s appointment as Scotland’s First Minister, a top polling expert said on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

Perth and Kinross politicians react after Humza Yousaf named successor to Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

Local SNP representatives welcomed him in but one Conservative MSP said he has a "huge job" to prove himself

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Yousaf urged to include Forbes and Regan in cabinet

Humza Yousaf is expected to be elected first minister on Tuesday and set out his government team this week.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

How 'continuity candidate' Humza Yousaf clinched Scotland's top job

After a short but bitter leadership contest, Humza Yousaf was elected the new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on Monday and will soon take over from the formidable Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at how Yousaf successfully won over party members…

France 24 · Mar 27, 2023

Watch as SNP member who quit party explains why they rejoined today

AN SNP supporter who cancelled their membership only weeks ago has re-joined the party, just hours after Humza Yousaf’s victory.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023

The Guardian view on the SNP’s new leader: he understands Brexit won’t help Scotland

Editorial: Humza Yousaf argues a union with England frustrates Scotland’s hopes, but one with Europe energises them

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

Scottish National party in no mood to party as contest finally ends

After the longest short leadership campaign in history, Humza Yousaf was declared winner of a divided SNP

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

Scottish independence ‘dead’ after Humza Yousaf SNP win, claim Labour and Tories

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor to demand referendum ‘straight away’ and vows to lead Scotland back into EU

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Humza Yousaf needs to get a grip of the SNP before his critics grind him down

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Yousaf, who won the SNP contest today, has a short period in which to stamp his authority on his divided party

Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023

Humza Yousaf inherits divided SNP amid clamour for reform

Having styled himself as the continuity candidate, the leadership contest has highlighted how much needs to change inside the party

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023