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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.

The Conversation

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

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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

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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

The National (Scotland)

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

Daily Record

Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear

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

The Independent UK

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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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 Guardian - UK

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.

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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

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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.

The Independent UK

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

The party’s ruling body will meet on Thursday night to discuss a timetable for the contest.

The Independent UK

SNP conference should be postponed for leadership race, says Flynn

The party planned to hold a special conference on March 19 to discuss the path forward to independence.

Evening Standard

Londoners, you’ve been getting Nicola Sturgeon wrong

FORGIVE me, politics-watchers of the capital, but you’ve been getting Nicola Sturgeon wrong for years.

The Independent UK

SNP leaders hint at rethink on Sturgeon’s Scottish independence plan

Party should ‘hit pause button’ on strategy conference, says Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

Daily Record

Joanna Cherry calls for Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell to resign as SNP chief executive

The MP for Edinburgh South West said that Murrell should make way for a "neutral caretaker CEO".

The Independent UK

Key challenges to be faced by Sturgeon’s successor as First Minister

The new SNP leader’s in-tray will be packed, from plotting a course to indyref2 to settling the unresolved teachers’ pay dispute.

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