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  • Scotland: Ex-SNP leader John Swinney running to be First Minister – as Kate Forbes confirms she won’t stand

    UK Politics

    Former SNP leader John Swinney confirms he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland.

    Former SNP leader John Swinney confirms he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland. Photo: PA
  • Humza Yousaf’s SNP is more like a cult than a political project

    Alys Denby

    The SNP has held on to power in Scotland through the force of personality of its leaders and the pursuit of independence at all cost

    First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House, his official residence in Edinburgh where he said he will resign as SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister, avoiding having to face a no confidence vote in his leadership. Mr Yousaf's premiership has been hanging by a thread since he ended the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens last week. Picture date: Monday April 29, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Yousaf. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
  • Humza Yousaf: Who could replace the SNP leader as Scotland’s First Minister?

    UK Politics

    After Humza Yousaf's resignation, thoughts turned to who might take over from him. We’ve rounded up the runners and riders who could step in.

    Clockwise from top left: Kate Forbes; Neil Gray; Jenny Gilruth; and John Swinney. Photos: PA
  • Scotland: Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister and SNP leader

    April 29, 2024

    Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as First Minister of Scotland and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.

  • Humza Yousaf resignation: What happens next for the SNP and Scotland’s government?

    April 29, 2024

    The SNP leader and First Minister has now confirmed he will give a press conference at midday today, at Bute House in Edinburgh.

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