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John Swinney: 'Preposterous’ to allow former members to return for leadership vote

JOHN Swinney has said it would be “preposterous” to let former SNP members back into the party to vote in the election to replace Nicola…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney insists independence 'must address the issues that matter to Scots'

The Deputy First Minister last night ruled himself out of the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

Daily Record

Fiona Bruce asks Question Time audience in England if they support independence

VIEWERS in Scotland were left feeling confused after Question Time host Fiona Bruce decided to ask the audience if they supported Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

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Dozens of schools to close in Perthshire as striking teachers target constituencies of leading politicians

The planned industrial action over an ongoing dispute over pay is specifically targeting Perthshire because it is represented at Holyrood by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP

Daily Record

Swinney calls for end to SNP divisions after ruling himself out as leader

Deputy first minister urges party to unite and ‘anchor SNP in mainstream of Scottish politics’

The Guardian - UK

‘Preposterous’ to readmit former SNP members during leadership race – Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said the SNP needed ‘fresh perspective’ to build the case for independence.

The Independent UK

West Lothian SNP councillors say First Minister was 'exemplary'

They've been paying tribute to her following her resignation announcement earlier this week

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Nicola Sturgeon leaving is like 'Alex Ferguson quitting' as SNP insiders fear slump

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says whoever succeeds Sturgeon will struggle to emulate her

Daily Record

Friday briefing: How Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation could transform Scottish politics

In today’s newsletter: The first minister’s shock resignation this week raises many questions about the future of her party and nation

The Guardian - UK

‘It was a real shock’: constituents reel at Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation

There is a sense of pride about the departing first minister in Govanhill, Glasgow, although some are less effusive

The Guardian - UK

Michael Russell: SNP must now move indy debate from 'process to substance'

THE SNP must move the debate on independence from “process to substance” in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

SNP has nothing left to offer in Scotland only Labour can deliver the much needed change

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar writes that no politician can deny Nicola Sturgeon's electoral success, but she leaves behind a country more divided than she found it.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon's shock resignation could see government grind to a halt

Record View says The SNP will focus its energies instead on finding a new leader.

Daily Record

Trans prisoner segregated in women's jail after threats over child sex abuse

Harryetta Thompson, 33, was allowed to live among the female population of Scotland’s only all-female prison until threats were made against her this week.

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Nicola Sturgeon successor faces difficult task in leading divided independence movement

The source of the division, senior SNP sources say, is the outgoing First Minister’s strategy which they believe has led them up a political cul-de-sac.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

A number of unions, think tanks, charities and Holyrood committees have also voiced concern about the proposed centralised service.

Daily Record

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Mr Swinney said the decision not to run came after he "thought carefully" about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was "right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country".

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney rules himself out of SNP leadership race

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney has ruled himself out of the SNP leadership race.

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The Independent UK

Six-week race to replace Sturgeon as independence conference postponed

The SNP said the conference will be postponed as it outlined plans to appoint the First Minister’s successor.

The National (Scotland)

SNP conference postponed as party set out leadership timetable

THE SNP's special conference on the path to indyref2 has been postponed, the party have announced.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf to run for SNP leader, reports say

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf is expected to enter the race to become the next SNP leader, the Daily Record have reported.

Daily Record

Nicola Bulley may have 'walked away' to move on with her life, claims former detective

Mark Williams-Thomas also cast doubts on the police's theory that Nicola Bulley is in the River Wyre.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish leadership election leaves gender reform hanging in balance

SNP politicians fear quarrel weighing on leadership contest, while any compromise could break coalition with Greens

The Guardian - UK

Kate Forbes’ religious beliefs could stall her bid to succeed Sturgeon

Despite her rise through Scotland’s political ranks, her views on abortion and same-sex marriage could be problematic for the SNP

The New Daily

Madonna King: Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern lead the way with stylish exits

In both Sturgeon and Ardern’s case, they admitted knowing their time was up; a cataclysmic difference from those other fatigue categories.

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