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UK government poised to block Scottish bottle recycling scheme

SNP request for trade exemption set to be rejected in latest clash after gender recognition row

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Yousaf to say SNP ‘cannot afford leader who pulls us off’ progressive path

Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan are in the running to be Scotland’s sixth first minister, with voting in the contest to start on Monday.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Humza Yousaf rejects calls for SNP to cool down on independence campaign

HUMZA Yousaf has said he does not agree with one of his Holyrood backers’ call for independence campaigning to be stepped “down a gear”.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 12, 2023

The SNP may face disaster after Sturgeon. But the flame of independence still burns

Whoever takes the reins in Scotland, statehood is surely an irresistible force

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Andrea Leadsom: ‘I was determined to become prime minister and deliver Brexit myself’

The Conservative MP and arch-leaver discusses the upside of life outside the EU, serpents in Westminster and the interview that sank her leadership bid

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Would-be first ministers urged to do more to tackle child poverty in Scotland

A coalition of unions, faith groups, charities and others has written to the three candidates demanding action.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

Campaigners call for radical action on UK gun laws ahead of anniversary of Dunblane tragedy

Legal loopholes have been exposed by the Sunday Mail, which have led to calls for governments in Holyrood and Westminster to take action.

Daily Record · Mar 12, 2023

Ash Regan: What would happen if Westminster says no to my independence plan?

SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan has set out her plan for if Westminster says no to opening negotiations on securing independence, should she…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2023

Humza Yousaf: I want a Cabinet Secretary for Advancing Independence

HUMZA Yousaf has expressed interest in creating a new Cabinet role to advance the case of Scottish independence in government should he become first…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2023

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn backs Humza Yousaf in leadership contest

Mr Flynn said the Scottish Health Secretary is ‘focused on taking us to new heights’.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2023