The Latest Breaking News from Mike Russell

Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

Australia’s fancy finger bun renaissance: ‘How could you not feel nostalgic?’

They may have reached peak popularity in the 1980s but finger buns are getting a glow-up by top-end bakeries – with or without sultanas

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2024

Titans’ NFL draft history with No. 252 overall pick

The franchise has owned the No. 252 overall pick just once in its history.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2024

Mike Russell: SNP's plan for independence is 'not complicated'

THE SNP’s president Mike Russell has hit back at critics of the party’s independence strategy insisting it is not “confusing or complicated”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2023

Humza Yousaf's top team pledge to 'act lawfully at all times' and be open on party finances

In an email to members, party bosses even pledged to act in a “lawful manner at all times” and will make sweeping changes to party governance and financial scrutiny.

Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023

SNP president who led indy campaign from horse box was 'unaware' of luxury campervan

Veteran politician Mike Russell who led independence campaigning from a ramshackle horse box admitted he was completely unaware the party had a luxury campervan that he could have used.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

The missing fortune, the luxury caravan and the couple in disgrace — is this the implosion of the SNP?

In-fighting, plummeting poll ratings and a humiliating police investigation — each day brings a new scandal for the Scottish National Party. Euan McColm reports on Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell and the unfolding chaos at the heart of Scottish politics

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

Joanna Cherry hits out after Ian Blackford calls for SNP unity

Edinburgh South West MP Joanna Cherry said the party must acknowledge its problems and 'end the monstering' of those who raise concerns before it can unite.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023

Ian Blackford urges SNP to 'come together' during 'challenging period'

The former Westminster leader’s comments came just 24 hours after SNP president Mike Russell said Scottish independence cannot be secured in the immediate future amid the ongoing police investigation into party finances.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Police ‘seize high-end campervan’ in SNP finances probe

The investigation has been described by SNP president Mike Russell as the party’s biggest crisis in 50 years

Insider UK · Apr 10, 2023