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Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

SNP set to lose 18 seats to Labour at next election in worrying poll for Yousaf

Glasgow City Chambers in George Square in central Glasgow. Photo by Lewis McKenzie/PA Wire.
Glasgow City Chambers in George Square in central Glasgow. Photo by Lewis McKenzie/PA Wire.

Council provides 'one of the worst Freedom of Information responses in history'

Margaret Ferrier could be facing a by-election after a 30 days suspension was recommended for breaching Covid-19 rules.
Margaret Ferrier could be facing a by-election after a 30 days suspension was recommended for breaching Covid-19 rules.

Margaret Ferrier facing by-election after watchdog recommends 30-day suspension

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

What Humza Yousaf said and what he meant in speech after FM vote

Humza Yousaf speaks following the SNP Leadership election result announcement at Murrayfield Stadium. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images
Humza Yousaf speaks following the SNP Leadership election result announcement at Murrayfield Stadium. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Sturgeon says Humza Yousaf will be 'outstanding leader and First Minister'

The leadership candidates - (from left to right) Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf. Picture: Getty Images
The leadership candidates - (from left to right) Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf. Picture: Getty Images

New leader must ‘pick up the pieces’ of Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘woeful record’

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Anas Sarwar says Scotland deserves better than whoever wins SNP leadership race

Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie

SNP leadership contest: Labour warns new leader ‘must clear out the rot’

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in Glasgow last week.
Labour leader Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in Glasgow last week.

Internal polling suggests Scottish Labour would take several key constituencies

Once divided among themselves, the Labour party has a new unity of purpose under Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Once divided among themselves, the Labour party has a new unity of purpose under Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf is right about one thing, Scotland needs a snap election – Jackie Baillie

Labour leader Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar during their visit to Siemens in Cambuslang. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Labour leader Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar during their visit to Siemens in Cambuslang. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says SNP has 'run out of road' in Scotland

The three candidates for First Minister faced off in a Channel 4 debate.
The three candidates for First Minister faced off in a Channel 4 debate.

Analysis: Humza Yousaf hits back as he goes on the attack in second TV debate

The deposit return scheme is causing concern among business.
The deposit return scheme is causing concern among business.

No ban for producers who fail to sign up to DRS, says Yousaf

Labour’s plan for long-term vacant houses is short on detail
Labour’s plan for long-term vacant houses is short on detail

We need a coherent plan for housing, not election gimmicks - David Alexander

Whoever replaces Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader will not be her equal (Picture: Andrew Milligan/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Whoever replaces Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader will not be her equal (Picture: Andrew Milligan/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Sturgeon's resignation amounts to failure of 25-year nationalist project

Keir Starmer. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA
Keir Starmer. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Keir Starmer makes appeal to Scots who had given up on Labour and the Union

Public finance minister Kate Forbes has taken an early poll lead in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon though is yet to declare her candidacy
Public finance minister Kate Forbes has taken an early poll lead in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon though is yet to declare her candidacy

Kate Forbes takes an early lead in first full poll since Sturgeon's resignation

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, with wife Furheen, after speaking on the first day of the Scottish Labour Party conference. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, with wife Furheen, after speaking on the first day of the Scottish Labour Party conference. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Analysis: Anas Sarwar hopes change is in the air as SNP 'turns inwards'

Humza Yousaf
Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf would be 'worst first minister on record', says Jackie Baillie

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Nicola Sturgeon, who announced her resignation on Wednesday.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Nicola Sturgeon, who announced her resignation on Wednesday.

As Nicola Sturgeon exits the stage, Scottish Labour senses an opportunity

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Sarwar says rape 'can only be committed by a man' as politics in a 'bad place'

People sleeping in doorways is becoming an increasingly common sight (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
People sleeping in doorways is becoming an increasingly common sight (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

SNP letting Scotland down as homelessness hits record levels – Jackie Baillie

Douglas Alexander, a former minister in Tony Blair's government, who is seeking to make a comeback at Westminster, almost a decade after losing his seat. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire
Douglas Alexander, a former minister in Tony Blair's government, who is seeking to make a comeback at Westminster, almost a decade after losing his seat. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire

Former Labour MP bids to make comeback after losing seat to Mhairi Black

Yes, they were friends - then First Minister Alex Salmond and Deputy Nicola Sturgeon in 2012 (Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Yes, they were friends - then First Minister Alex Salmond and Deputy Nicola Sturgeon in 2012 (Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Sturgeon wasted chance to succeed after 2014

Nicola Sturgeon has presided over years of cuts to council funding (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon has presided over years of cuts to council funding (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP austerity set to get even worse with thousands of job cuts – Jackie Baillie

Surely both sides of the Scottish independence debate can unite around trying to end poverty (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Surely both sides of the Scottish independence debate can unite around trying to end poverty (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

For sake of malnourished children, poverty not constitution must be top priority

Members Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are striking across the UK, including in Scotland.
Members Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are striking across the UK, including in Scotland.

SNP accused of 'hypocrisy' over striking unions

HM Naval Base Clyde, known as Faslane. Picture: PA
HM Naval Base Clyde, known as Faslane. Picture: PA

Independence would damage Scotland's defence and security, says Labour

The first of the Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates is due to enter the water for the first time. Picture: John Devlin
The first of the Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates is due to enter the water for the first time. Picture: John Devlin

Why Labour will reinvest in Scottish shipbuilding and fix SNP inaction

An ambulance arrives at A&E, but will there be room for the patient? (Picture: John Devlin)
An ambulance arrives at A&E, but will there be room for the patient? (Picture: John Devlin)

SNP doing exactly the opposite of what's required to fix NHS – Jackie Baillie

Trans rights demonstrators attend a rally in Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on 21 January (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Trans rights demonstrators attend a rally in Buchanan Street, Glasgow, on 21 January (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Politicians wrong to pose by extreme placard

Payouts to passengers on Scotland's publicly-owned ferry operator averaged more than £50,000 per month
Payouts to passengers on Scotland's publicly-owned ferry operator averaged more than £50,000 per month

Ferry disruption payouts hit more than £50,000 per month last year, figures show

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar needs to listen to the concerns of many within his own party about the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar needs to listen to the concerns of many within his own party about the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Gender bill row is test of leadership for Sarwar – Susan Dalgety

Multiple problems with the new Caledonian Sleeper fleet added to Serco's losses running the service
Multiple problems with the new Caledonian Sleeper fleet added to Serco's losses running the service

Caledonian Sleeper nationalisation: Careful what you wish for – Alastair Dalton

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) and Anas Sarwar, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, during a visit to the Stalks & Stem store, a small business in Shawlands, Glasgow. Picture: PA
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) and Anas Sarwar, leader of the Scottish Labour Party, during a visit to the Stalks & Stem store, a small business in Shawlands, Glasgow. Picture: PA

UK Government move to block legislation 'wrong approach', says Sarwar

Former first minister Henry McLeish said the UK government has to "grow up". Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty
Former first minister Henry McLeish said the UK government has to "grow up". Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty

Westminster veto of Scottish gender reform bill could set dangerous precedent

Data showed no applicants from non-widening access backgrounds were accepted to nine courses.
Data showed no applicants from non-widening access backgrounds were accepted to nine courses.

Analysis: University access - great achievement, or breach of natural fairness?

When Nicola Sturgeon celebrated the 70th anniversary of the NHS in Glasgow in 2018 the roots of the current crisis were already growing (Picture: Andy Buchanan/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
When Nicola Sturgeon celebrated the 70th anniversary of the NHS in Glasgow in 2018 the roots of the current crisis were already growing (Picture: Andy Buchanan/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Labour created the NHS. Will the SNP preside over its demise? – Jackie Baillie

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes his first major speech in 2023 during a visit to UCL at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer makes his first major speech in 2023 during a visit to UCL at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.

Hoarding powers in Edinburgh is no more acceptable than Whitehall - Brian Wilson

People wait at a bus stop in Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
People wait at a bus stop in Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Bus services on 'brink of collapse' due to unaffordable fares - Labour​​​​​​​

Call in the army to help NHS through 'winter crisis' - Scottish Labour

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross pledges to re-earn trust after 'difficult' year for Conservatives

Scottish Labour warned bed-blocking 'is getting worse'.
Scottish Labour warned bed-blocking 'is getting worse'.

Cost of delayed discharge rises to more than £1.2 billion over last decade

Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie

SNP ministers accused of turning their backs on Scots suffering from ME

Ian Murray
Ian Murray

Ian Murray claims removing Ian Blackford shows SNP ‘worried about their seats’

The Scottish Government has failed to hit household recycling targets.
The Scottish Government has failed to hit household recycling targets.

SNP and Green ministers criticised over 'humiliating' household recycling rates

The report comes in the wake of Gordon Brown's call for elected mayors.
The report comes in the wake of Gordon Brown's call for elected mayors.

Councils across Scotland should be headed by elected mayors says new report

A recent report by Gordon Brown said “consideration should be given” to directly elected mayors in Scotland.
A recent report by Gordon Brown said “consideration should be given” to directly elected mayors in Scotland.

Every council in Scotland should have directly elected mayor, says think tank

Scottish Labour raised concerns about the lifeline Cold Weather Payments being replaced with a new devolved Scottish version.
Scottish Labour raised concerns about the lifeline Cold Weather Payments being replaced with a new devolved Scottish version.

Thousands of Scots could lose out on lifeline support this winter, Labour warn

Health secretary Humza Yousaf is coming under mounting political pressure over A&E times. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA
Health secretary Humza Yousaf is coming under mounting political pressure over A&E times. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Pressure mounts on health secretary amid anger over A&E waiting times

Riders and hounds as they take part in the Kennels Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire meet in Houston, Scotland. Environment Minister Mairi McAllan has said loopholes around fox hunting will be closed as the Hunting with Dogs Bill legislation goes through its final stage in 2023.
Riders and hounds as they take part in the Kennels Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire meet in Houston, Scotland. Environment Minister Mairi McAllan has said loopholes around fox hunting will be closed as the Hunting with Dogs Bill legislation goes through its final stage in 2023.

Minister vows to close fox hunting loopholes with new law

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has every right to be angry over state of NHS (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty)
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has every right to be angry over state of NHS (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty)

Sturgeon's 'faux anger' jibe at Labour over NHS crisis was tone deaf – Scotsman

Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill
Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, ahead of a debate on the bill

Law to make it easier to legally change gender in Scotland passes overwhelmingly

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack warned the UK Government could block the bill.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack warned the UK Government could block the bill.

Alister Jack hints UK Government could block Gender Recognition Reform Bill

A new poll by Savanta for The Scotsman shows a lead for No in regards to Scottish independence. Picture: PA
A new poll by Savanta for The Scotsman shows a lead for No in regards to Scottish independence. Picture: PA

First No lead since Supreme Court decision dents Scottish independence surge

Douglas Alexander served as Scottish secretary under Tony Blair. Picture: John Devlin.
Douglas Alexander served as Scottish secretary under Tony Blair. Picture: John Devlin.

Former Labour Cabinet minister 'submits' bid to stand in East Lothian

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Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.
Humza Yousaf speaking at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, after it was announced that he is the new Scottish National Party leader, and would become the next First Minister of Scotland. Picture date: Monday March 27, 2023.

SNP set to lose 18 seats to Labour at next election in worrying poll for Yousaf

Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.
Brace yourselves, the next two years could make or break the political careers of both Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar.

Squeaky bum time already for Humza Yousaf as poll demonstrates challenge ahead

The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.
The word 'Gowk' refers to a Cuckoo Bird which is considered an emblem of stupidity hence why it is used in Scotland's very own April Fools Day i.e., Huntigowk Day.

The history of April Fool's in Scotland known as Hunt the Gowk Day