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The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

The overflowing in-tray facing Scotland’s new First Minister

Humza Yousaf will have no shortage of challenges in his new post.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf voted in as First Minister of Scotland by MSPs in 'historic milestone'

Yousaf was voted in by MSPs in the Scottish Parliament after Nicola Sturgeon had earlier submitted her resignation in writing to the King.

Daily Record

Glasgow MSP Humza Yousaf confirmed as First Minister of Scotland following Holyrood vote

Humza Yousaf was announced as the new leader of the SNP yesterday and has now been confirmed as the First Minister of Scotland after Nicola Sturgeon stepped down.

Glasgow Live

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Paisley woman praised after forced adoption apology following tireless campaign

Marion McMillan, 74, was forced to give up her baby in the 1960s after falling pregnant at 17.

Daily Record

JK Rowling suggests new SNP leader Humza Yousaf will ‘disappear through ice’ over gender reform plans

Yousaf plans to fight the UK Government over the Gender Recognition Bill which it previously blocked

Evening Standard

Labour blocks former leader Jeremy Corbyn from running as party candidate

Current leader Keir Starmer’s move to prevent Corbyn from running was backed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on Tuesday afternoon.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf: can new SNP leader keep Starmer out in Scotland?

The newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party faces a huge challenge to reunite his party and see off the growing threat posed by Labour north of the border.

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OPINION - The Standard View: The election of Humza Yousaf is historic – but leaves Scottish independence no closer to reality

The election of a first minister represents an important milestone for any country of the UK. But Humza Yousaf’s elevation is even more historic. The SNP leader is set to be the first Muslim to head a Western European nation.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Humza Yousaf is a serious downgrade for the SNP

DEAR friends in the capital, I bring news from the frozen north: the Union is safe.

Evening Standard

Janey Godley hailed 'brave and inspiring' as she visits childhood home mum's 'murderer' lived with TV crew

Janey's mum, Annie, was found dead in the River Clyde during the 1980s and the comedian has always claimed her mother's violent partner Peter Greenshields was to blame.

Daily Record

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

Sturgeon sends resignation letter to King

Ms Sturgeon now goes to the backbenches at Holyrood, along with her deputy John Swinney.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon's big highs and lows as she officially leaves First Minister post

After nearly nine years in power, Nicola Sturgeon has officially tendered her resignation as First Minister of Scotland in a letter to King Charles.

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon writes to King Charles to formally resign as First Minister of Scotland

Sturgeon has spent more than eight years in the top job in Scottish politics but is now planning the next chapter in her life.

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Humza Yousaf has 'clear mandate to govern' as SNP rules out early Holyrood election

Scottish Labour has questioned whether Humza Yousaf has a mandate to rule the country following his election as SNP leader.

The National (Scotland)

'Thank you for the privilege': Nicola Sturgeon writes resignation letter to King

NICOLA Sturgeon has written her resignation letter to King Charles.

Daily Record

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

Labour stands to make gains in Scotland following Humza Yousaf victory, says John Curtice

Professor John Curtice said there are "around 10 seats" which could fall to Labour at the next UK General Election.

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The National (Scotland)

Who is in the running to be the next deputy first minister?

WITH Nicola Sturgeon set to officialy resign and Humza Yousaf all but certain to take over as first minister, there has been much speculation about…

Daily Record

Lanarkshire politicians congratulate new SNP leader

Humza Yousaf won the party's election to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: What Humza Yousaf’s win means for Scotland, the SNP and independence

In today’s newsletter: The former health minister inherits a party, country and movement in flux from predecessor Nicola Sturgeon

The National (Scotland)

How is a new first minister selected at Holyrood?

WE now know the new leader of the SNP is John Swinney, but he does not automatically become first minister.

The Independent UK

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister

The 37-year-old will be formally elected by MSPs as Scotland’s sixth first minister.

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The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

A poll by Ipsos Scotland found 50% of adults felt things were going in the wrong direction, with just 25% saying the opposite.

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