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Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces she won't seek re-election
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not seek re-election to Holyrood in 2026.
12 Mar
SNP slammed for making Scotland a ‘joyless place’ as birthday cakes and sweets to be banned in nurseries
The Scottish government has been slammed for denying children in nurseries birthday cakes, sweets and other treats in a ban set to be imposed this summer.
13/01/2025
Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to former SNP boss Peter Murrell
Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell have ended their marriage after being "separate for some time".
13/01/2025
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'The problem is men': Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of 'inflaming racial tensions' with talk of grooming gangs
Scotland's former First Minister has told LBC that "far-right agitators" including Elon Musk are attempting to "inflame racial tensions" in the UK.
09/01/2025
New Alex Salmond sexual assault report received by police after former First Minister died last month
A new allegation of 'non-recent' sexual assault allegation has been made against former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond who died last month.
03/11/2024
Alex Salmond's funeral takes place in Aberdeenshire as mourners pay tribute to the 'loved' former SNP leader
Alex Salmond has been laid to rest as mourners and well-wishers arrived at the church to say their final goodbyes to the former SNP leader.
29/10/2024
Remembering Alex Salmond: How the former First Minister left his mark on Scottish politics
Today Alex Salmond will be laid to rest in his adopted town of Strichen in Aberdeenshire. But will he rest in peace?
29/10/2024
John Swinney elected new first minister by Scottish Parliament after becoming SNP leader
John Swinney will become Scotland's next first minister after receiving the backing for the job by a majority of Holyrood's MSPs.
07/05/2024
SNP in meltdown as tearful Humza Yousaf quits as party leader after Scottish power-sharing deal crumbles
Humza Yousaf has stepped down as SNP leader after the party's power-sharing deal broke down.
29/04/2024
High Noon for Humza Yousaf: Scotland's First Minister poised to quit in midday statement amid SNP meltdown
Humza Yousaf is said to be preparing to quit as Scotland's first minister after concluding that there is no way he can win a vote of no confidence this week.
29/04/2024
Alex Salmond says Alba's Ash Reagan will lay down terms to prop up Humza Yousaf in due course
Alex Salmond says that Alba Party MSP Ash Regan will lay down her terms to keep Humza Yousaf as First Minister on Monday.
28/04/2024
Humza Yousaf says Scottish election could be called if he loses no-confidence vote, as he urges MSPs to reconsider
Humza Yousaf has said that a Holyrood election could be called if he loses a no-confidence vote next week.
27/04/2024
Humza Yousaf's leadership rival Kate Forbes backs beleaguered Scottish First Minister, as no confidence vote looms
A former leadership rival of Humza Yousaf has backed the embattled Scottish First Minister as he faces a vote of no confidence.
27/04/2024
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Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf defiantly says he will not resign as he faces No Confidence vote
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he will not resign, telling LBC that he has not considered his position.
26/04/2024
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Scottish Labour leader to lay motion of no confidence in government as Humza Yousaf cancels independence speech
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is set to lay a motion of no confidence in the Scottish government on Friday afternoon.
26/04/2024