Humza Yousaf ‘naive’ about links to evangelical Christian donor, say rights groups First minister faces questions after it emerged he courted Sir Brian Souter despite his hostility to LGBTQ+ rights The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024
Tuesday briefing: Inside Humza Yousaf’s uphill battle to help the SNP rediscover its mojo In today’s newsletter: A year since Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, the SNP’s new leader has been trying to navigate a series of scandals and a threat from Labour ahead of the next general election The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024
Deleted WhatsApps and iPad uproar: SNP a year after Sturgeon resignation While members appreciate Humza Yousaf’s more inclusive style, party is facing heavy losses at next general election The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024
SNP's Michael Matheson quits as Scotland's health secretary in the wake of iPad data roaming charges scandal Scotland's health secretary quit on Thursday following a scandal over iPad data roaming charges. Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2024
The Guardian view on Covid and devolution: Britain’s missing mindset Editorial: Lady Hallett’s inquiry is learning that the UK and Scottish governments each lacked respect for the sharing of powers The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
Scotland's Ex-leader Sturgeon Defends Pandemic Response Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon fought back tears on Wednesday as she defended her leadership style and record during the Covid pandemic at a highly anticipated public inquiry appearance. International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024
Tearful Sturgeon said the number of lives lost during the pandemic was ‘far too high’ – as it happened Scotland’s former first minister says ‘every death is a tragedy that I regret’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024
Labour And SNP Accused Of Plotting 'Dirty Deal' That Would 'Wipe The Tories Off The Map' Humza Yousaf says that the SNP and Labour should discuss their "shared interests" as he is "absolutely" sure that Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister. International Business Times UK · Jan 23, 2024
Art of the attack ad: six memorable angles the Conservatives have tried Tory ads for general elections have ramped up paranoia over quality of life, the economy and Labour politicians’ integrity The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024
OPINION - Reality check for Penny Mordaunt: the Conservative leadership is not for you The election has yet to be fought, let alone lost, but already the Tory would-be leaders are circling Rishi Sunak. And among the most energetic on the circuit is Penny Mordaunt. The other day, she was having a go at the SNP at the Caledonian Club; it’s always useful to… Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Plaid Cymru leader calls for 'outdated' Barnett Formula to be scrapped THE leader of Plaid Cymru has said he would like to work with the SNP to make funding for devolved nations fairer across the UK. The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024
11 Cabinet ministers could lose their seats in upcoming election, according to Tory poll A YouGov survey has predicted that several senior ministers are on track to lose their seats to Labour, Lib Dems and the SNP The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024
'How far is he willing to go?' Rishi Sunak grilled on Yemen airstrikes RISHI Sunak defended failing to consult the Commons before launching airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen as he faced MPs for the first time since… The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024
See every Scottish Westminster seat result at General Election predicted by new poll A NEW poll has predicted the outcome of each of Scotland's 57 Westminster seats up for grabs at the next General Election. The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024 What does the latest General Election poll mean for Scotland? THE Tories are set to have their majority decimated at the next General Election, according to the latest YouGov poll.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024 Labour council leader called out for 'hypocrisy' on Council Tax A LABOUR council leader has been called out for being “hypocritical” on Council Tax after a picture emerged of him campaigning against increases…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024 Fighting Westminster cuts will be at heart of our election campaign, say SNP THE SNP have pledged to put “the fight against Westminster cuts” at the heart of their General Election campaign.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024 Former Yes strategist claims 'political energy has switched' away from indyref2 THE former chief strategist of the Yes Scotland campaign has said "the political energy has switched" away from a second independence…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024 Improving people's lives 'only way to increase independence support', says SNP MP THE sole way for the SNP to “move the dial on independence” is by focusing on making “material improvements” to people’s livelihoods and…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2024 'The situation is terrible': Scottish council set to declare housing emergency An official housing emergency declaration is on the horizon for a Scottish council unless it receives urgent support from Westminster or Holyrood.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024 Worst of Westminster: Horizon scandal and air strikes on Yemen Westminster has largely been gripped by one story this week, that of what to do about the Post Office Horizon scandal.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024 Scottish independence and General Election results predicted in new poll THE latest survey, from Redfield and Wilton Strategies, was published on Friday afternoon ...
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024 Scottish Government ‘missing obvious opportunity’ with Rosyth to Europe ferry THE Scottish Government are missing an “obvious opportunity” by not financially backing the reinstatement of a Scotland to Europe ferry, Alba…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024 Vote for SNP if you believe in Scottish independence, Humza Yousaf says First minister appeals to wavering voters after Scottish Labour pledges to ‘boot the Tories out’ of No 10
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024 What did the SNP say about Scottish independence at the party's election launch? HUMZA Yousaf launched the SNP’s General Election campaign to a packed room of supporters this week, making the case that for independence to…