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The inside story of how SNP staff learned of Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

As the news broke online of Nicola Sturgeon’s intention to resign “everyone in SNP HQ was just stunned into silence”.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf 'to stand for SNP leadership' after shock resignation of Nicola Sturgeon

EXCLUSIVE: A friend of the MSP said the Health Secretary would campaign based on his experience and promise to serve as a "unifying" force for the party.

Daily Record

Will Nicola Sturgeon's resignation really provide a boost to Labour and Keir Starmer?

KEIR Starmer’s Labour Party are poised for a takeover in Westminster at the next General Election - but will Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation…

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MP Joanna Cherry rules out running in SNP leadership contest

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has ruled out taking part in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, saying the next leader must come from Holyrood, have…

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Budget: disco, walkouts and protests as council cuts approved

A walkout by Labour councillors was soundtracked by a disco classic from protesters, as the city council met to set it's annual budget.

Glasgow Live

All the Glasgow council cuts agreed in budget as opposition walk out

Council tax will rise, new charges will be introduced and some services cut as the SNP grappled with a £49m funding shortfall.

Glasgow Live

After Nicola Sturgeon, what's next for Scottish independence?

In the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation, it cannot be overlooked that she became leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after it had suffered a double blow. The party had failed to achieve its cherished goal of independence in 2014, and lost its (then) best asset, Alex Salmond.

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Sturgeon exit may delay new Scotland independence vote by five years

SNP scraps conference on first minister’s proposal to use next general election as ‘de facto referendum’

The Guardian - UK

Stirling politicians react to First Minister's shock resignation

Nicola Sturgeon made the big announcement on Wednesday morning.

Daily Record

Talking Point: How do you feel about Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation announcement?⁣

The First Minister’s resignation leaves a gap in Scottish politics.

Evening Standard

What did Nicola Sturgeon change in Scotland for women in politics? Everything

The first minister’s record wasn’t perfect, but her resignation speech made me rueful for what might have been, says journalist Dani Garavelli

The Guardian - UK

Could Andy Murray actually run to become the next leader of the SNP?

ON Wednesday night, Andy Murray caught the attention of Nicola Sturgeon when he suggested he could be eyeing up her job.

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership race: What are the candidates views on gender recognition reform?

The SNP is to pick a candidate to replace the outgoing first minister

The Independent UK

SNP independence strategy conference unlikely to go ahead as leadership race begins

Just four weeks ahead of the key independence strategy meeting in Edinburgh, Sturgeon announced her resignation, throwing a spanner in the works

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Falkirk councillor says women should not get preferential treatment for new Freeport jobs

But a report says that without taking action more than 77 per cent of the highly paid jobs that are expected to be created will go to men

The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear

Scotland’s independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan

The National (Scotland)

Natalie McGarry launches appeal against embezzlement conviction

LAWYERS defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her…

Daily Record

Natalie McGarry lawyers claim former SNP MP didn't get fair trial over 'tsunami of tweets'

Natalie McGarry received a two-year prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing £19,974 while treasurer of the group Women For Independence last July.

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The Guardian - UK

There is a path to Scottish independence. Sturgeon was brilliant, but she just couldn’t see it

So-called devo max, offering much more autonomy, had real possibilities. It’s probably the SNP’s best option even now, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Labour slammed after councillors walk out of budget vote

GLASGOW Labour councillors have been slated by their opponents after walking out of the city’s budget vote.

Fortune

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's resignation has echoes of Jacinda Ardern's exit

The New Zealand PM cited burnout, while Sturgeon blamed the "brutality" of public life.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow budget passed with council tax to rise by 5% as opposition parties walk out over cuts

Council tax rises and cuts to some education support services were all passed unopposed, as unions staged protests outside Glasgow City Chambers.

Daily Record

Controversy sparked over unexpected use of firecrackers at Chinese New Year celebrations in Perth

Call for tighter control over events after firecrackers set off at Chinese New Year celebrations without prior council approval

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson or Humza Yousaf? Betting odds on Nicola Sturgeon’s successor

SNP leader staying on until replacement elected

Daily Record

Scotland's next First Minister has 'golden opportunity to make climate history', say Greens

Nicola Sturgeon should be thanked for 'opening the door' on greener policies and her successor must accelerate the shift to net zero, MSP Mark Ruskell said.

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