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Humza Yousaf promises to 'argue tirelessly' for Scottish independence

The SNP leader insisted his Government would be "able to deliver on our priorities more effectively when Scotland is independent".

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Scotland’s new First Minister vows to argue ‘tirelessly’ for independence

Humza Yousaf was speaking after being elected into the top job in Scottish politics by MSPs.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Politicos are passing around copies of a steamy new Westminster novel

And: is Nadine Dorries writing some political fiction too?

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s key achievements and challenges in office

The winner of the race to replace the longest-serving first minister in Scotland’s history was declared on Monday.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

How 'continuity candidate' Humza Yousaf clinched Scotland's top job

After a short but bitter leadership contest, Humza Yousaf was elected the new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on Monday and will soon take over from the formidable Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister. FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at how Yousaf successfully won over party members…

France 24 · Mar 27, 2023

Top Westminster journalist mocked for basic mistakes in SNP leadership tweet

HUMZA Yousaf has been elected the new leader of the SNP, so it's fair to assume that a top journalist might have seen his name about once or twice…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2023

Labour is doing well, but it could still lose the election. Here are the three big hurdles it must overcome

The party hasn’t reconnected with its traditional working-class voters, says academic and author Matthew Goodwin

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

Lanarkshire MP disappointed as UK government fails to support bill making miscarriage leave a right

Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley’s Private Members’ Bill had its second reading on Friday.

Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023

'Nicola Sturgeon will triumph again as her iron grip has inspired a generation of women'

Nicola Sturgeon, once described by London Right-Wing media as "the most dangerous woman in Britain", had ample qualities and strengths, writes political columnist Paul Routledge

Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023

From the NHS to independence, what’s in the next SNP leader’s in-tray?

The winner out of Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will face immediate and longer-term challenges

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023