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Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.

The Independent UK

Swinney says he rescued SNP from ‘enormous peril’ after 2024 election result

Mr Swinney said that the party was ‘in danger of collapse’ when he became First Minister.

Evening Standard

Swinney recalls late-night talk with wife that led to him becoming FM

John Swinney was speaking at an event with actor Martin Compston.

Evening Standard

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Reform UK ‘in it to win it’ at Holyrood election, leader Lord Offord declares

Lord Malcolm Offord said Reform could win constituency seats at Holyrood as well as return regional list MSPs.

Evening Standard

Power in Scotland will be the SNP’s to lose once again

ANALYSIS : It will be Labour and Conservative failures, rather than any SNP success, that set the nationalists on course for a fifth consecutive term at Holyrood. As Sean O’Grady explains, the result of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary election will have an air of ‘unfinished business’

The Independent UK

Zia Yusuf brands Reform candidate’s Nazi salute ‘abhorrent’ but stands by party’s vetting process

Reform UK home affairs spokesman insisted the party has taken action after a series of ‘abhorrent’ incidents

The Independent UK

Yousaf: SNP must reflect on criticism in case of sex offender ex-council leader

Jordan Linden was convicted of 10 separate offences on Thursday, including five sexual assaults.

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Zia Yusuf calls ‘Nazi salute’ photo and comments by some candidates abhorrent

It comes after Reform UK’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord stood by his Holyrood candidates, after past social media posts emerged.

Evening Standard

Reform’s Scottish leader defends candidates after ‘fruity’ comments emerge

One candidate reportedly previously said on social media that Muslims should be deported.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage condemned over call to ban public prayer for Muslims in the UK

Reform party leader criticised for making comments after event held in London’s Trafalgar Square this week

The Guardian - UK

‘Exemplify joy of dispute and debate’, Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

The Deputy First Minister is stepping down as an MSP at May’s election.

The Independent UK

Internal polling convinced me to quit as first minister, Humza Yousaf says

Mr Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland’s leader in April 2024.

Evening Standard

Douglas Ross: I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea

The Scottish Tory leader discussed his political career and claimed there is ‘rage’ under John Swinney’s ‘bank manager image’.

Evening Standard

I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

With Kate Forbes leaving Holyrood in May, her role will require a new filling if the SNP returns to power.

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Brother-in-law of Humza Yousaf on trial on extortion and drug charges

Ramsay El-Nakla and three co-accused deny all charges against them.

Evening Standard

Palestinian recognition not the final destination, says Zomlot

The head of the Palestinian mission spoke at the SNP conference on Sunday, thanking the people of Scotland.

Evening Standard

Swinney welcomes Gaza deal and urges all sides to ‘abide by terms’

The deal was announced by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf joins Jewish leaders in outrage over Israel’s Tommy Robinson invite

FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has joined leaders of Britain’s Jewish community criticising an Israeli minister for inviting “thug” Tommy…

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Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid among 200 to sign letter against far-right

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon and the wife of former first minister Humza Yousaf, Nadia El-Nakla, have signed a letter which insists that…

Evening Standard

Scotland going ‘backwards’ after almost 20 years of SNP rule, Alexander to claim

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to the Labour conference on Sunday to hit out at the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland is becoming more intolerant to asylum seekers, warns Humza Yousaf

Scotland is becoming more intolerant as “toxicity” around the immigration debate spreads north of the border, former first minister Humza Yousaf…

The National (Scotland)

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson urges BBC to join Eurovision boycott

CULTURE Secretary Angus Robertson has urged the BBC to join a boycott of Eurovision over its inclusion of Israel

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf destroys Laurence Fox with Scots verse after racist remarks

Humza Yousaf destroyed Laurence Fox using Scots verse after a racism remark from the alt-right activist.

The National (Scotland)

Prosecutors reject Humza Yousaf's call to drop Palestine Action charges

PROSECUTORS at the Crown Office have rejected calls from former first minister Humza Yousaf not to pursue charges against people accused of…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf urges Lord Advocate not to prosecute Palestine Action protesters

SCOTLAND'S top prosecutor is being urged to take a “principled” stand by making clear demonstrators “peacefully” showing support for the…

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