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SNP in shock: a party that surged to power but forgot about self-governance

Scottish National party was outwardly successful but behind the scenes it was chaotic, say insiders

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Just weeks in, Humza Yousaf already has his work cut out to turn the SNP around

In today’s newsletter: From arrests of party executives to legal battles with Westminster – the new first minister’s relaunch is already unravelling

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP apologises after calling Humza Yousaf ‘Mohammed Yousaf’ on live TV

Peter Kyle has since admitted he was ‘mortified’ by the mistake

The Independent UK

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New treasurer to be appointed in coming days as Humza Yousaf takes over role

THE First Minister Humza Yousaf will temporarily take over the role of overseeing the SNP's finances following the resignation of treasurer Colin…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

The 22-page petition was published on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

Opposition MPs’ amendment on Scotch whisky duty rejected in Commons vote

Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael (Shetland and Orkney) urged MPs to back his party’s amendment, which was supported by the SNP.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian view on the SNP in crisis: no more defying gravity

Editorial: Even before the shock of a police investigation, a long incumbency and loss of ideological momentum were dragging the party down

The Guardian - UK

Scottish independence is a question of when, not if

Letters: Tom Tracey thinks an independent Scotland could tackle inequality, while Michael Martin says Scots should not fear independence. Plus letters from Matt Ritchie and Polly Purvis

The Guardian - UK

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie quits as party fears Sturgeon could be arrested next

Senior members of the SNP fear that Ms Sturgeon could be the next figure to be arrested in the Police Scotland investigation

The Independent UK

Colin Beattie stands down as SNP treasurer after arrest

Beattie stepping back ‘with immediate effect’ until investigation into party’s finances has concluded

The Guardian - UK

Colin Beattie ‘stepping back’ as SNP treasurer following his arrest and police probe into party finances

Mr Beattie also confirmed he will be ‘stepping back’ from his role on Holyrood‘s Public Audit Committee

Evening Standard

Scotland's SNP treasurer 'stepping back' as police investigate party finances

The Scottish National Party's treasurer Colin Beattie said on Wednesday he would be "stepping back" from the role until a police investigation into the party's finances was concluded.

Reuters

Yes-voting trade union chief in warning to independence movement

RMT members have little motivating them to vote for independence at another referendum due to the “timid, managerial” approach of the…

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

Colin Beattie steps down from SNP treasurer role following arrest

The MSP was arrested on Tuesday but later released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP Colin Beattie breaks silence after police arrest shakes party

COLIN Beattie has put out a statement after he was arrested by police amid an investigation into the SNP's finances ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour MSP calls GERS critics 'sad little men in their bedrooms'

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP called critics of a controversial set of financial figures about the country’s economy “sad little men in their…

The Independent UK

Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

The UK Government blocked the Bill over concerns it could interfere with UK-wide equalities legislation.

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Daily Record

SNP minister claims 'no option' but to launch legal challenge against UK Government over GRR

The Scottish and UK Governments face another day in court in a row over blocked plans to make it easier for people to switch their legally recognised genders.

Evening Standard

SNP deputy leader admits party ‘needs to get house in order’ as scandal over finances takes toll

Shona Robison says a ‘culture was allowed to develop’ in the SNP which had contributed to a crisis over governance

The National (Scotland)

Trade unions to urge Labour to make manifesto commitment to devolving drug law

TRADE Unions have agreed to urge Labour to include a commitment to devolve drug powers to Scotland in their next General Election manifesto.

The National (Scotland)

Top Labour MP apologises after calling Humza Yousaf 'Muhammad'

A TOP Labour MP has apologised after calling the First Minister 'Muhammad' on live TV...

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak ignores 'why are Tories obstructing Scottish ministers abroad' question

RISHI Sunak pointedly avoided answering a question on why his Tory government have instructed UK diplomats across the globe “to obstruct the…

Daily Record

Rishi Sunak says Tories will 'motor on with the job' in swipe at the SNP

Sunak was referring to the £110,000 motorhome which was seized as part of the investigation into the SNP's finances.

Daily Record

Labour MP apologises after calling First Minister Humza Yousaf 'Mohammed Yousaf'

Peter Kyle said he was "mortified" by his mistake after he was criticised on social media

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