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Politics daily briefing: April 30
All the latest political developments, as the SNP hunt for a new leader in the wake of Humza Yousaf's resignation.
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Who could succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?
With Humza Yousaf having announced he will stand down as First Minister of Scotland, the PA news agency looks at the likely contenders for the top job.
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What do local councils do?
Local councils deliver many of the public services we depend on – but their powers vary widely from place to place. Here is a look at some of their main roles, and how their powers differ in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Politics daily briefing: April 27
All the latest political developments as Humza Yousaf insists he will not resign and intends to win the two votes of no confidence he is now facing.
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Sir Ed Davey and Helen Morgan visit a farm in Shropshire
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey and Helen Morgan, MP for North Shropshire, during a visit to Treflach Farm in Treflach, Shropshire.
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'We are committed to collaborative politics', say Greens as Yousaf ends powersharing deal
The Scottish Greens have accused the SNP of “political cowardice” after First Minister Humza Yousaf called time on the powersharing agreement the two parties had at Holyrood.
An emergency meeting of the Scottish Cabinet on Thursday...
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Rwanda policy ‘unworkable and morally repugnant’ – Yousaf
Scotland’s First Minister has described the UK Government’s newly-passed Rwanda Bill as “unworkable and morally repugnant” after five people died just hours after its passage.
Following a late sitting of Parliament and a wrangle between...
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Footage of people taking part at a match for Scottish independence
Thousands of people turned out at a rally for Scottish independence, with many supporters saying they were not concerned by the prosecution of ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
Around 2,000 people attended a rally which was...
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Sturgeon says it is ‘incredibly difficult’ after husband charged by police
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon described matters as “incredibly difficult” after her husband was charged by police as part of a probe into SNP finances.
Ms Sturgeon appealed for privacy as she spoke briefly to...
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Peter Murrell charged in connection with embezzlement in SNP finances probe
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been charged in connection with embezzlement of SNP funds following a police investigation into the party’s finances.
The 59-year-old husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was...
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Update on potential further ferry delays expected next week, says minister
Delays to two lifeline ferries could be announced in an update next week, Scotland’s Wellbeing Economy Secretary has said, as the second vessel was launched.
The Glen Rosa – being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow – was launched...
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Yousaf celebrates 90 years of SNP with ‘confident’ election message
Humza Yousaf has said he is “very confident” in his general election candidates as the SNP celebrates its 90th birthday.
The SNP leader and Scotland’s First Minister campaigned in Prestwick, Hamilton and East Kilbride on Saturday to...
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Protesters rally against new Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act law in Edinburgh
People take part in the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force, outside The Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh.
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Politics daily briefing: April 2
All latest political news after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said people should not be criminalised “for stating simple facts on biology”, as he backed author JK Rowling in her criticism of new Scottish hate crime laws.
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Protest against hate crime legislation takes place outside Scottish Parliament
Campaigners gather outside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh, to mark the introduction of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act.
The act consolidates existing hate crime legislation and creates a new offence of...
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Daily politics briefing - April 1
All the latest political developments as the Scottish Government’s controversial new hate crime law comes into effect.
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Yousaf warns against using new hate crime law to make ‘vexatious’ complaints
Scotland’s First Minister has warned against using a controversial new hate crime law to make “vexatious” complaints.
Concerns have been raised about the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, which takes effect on Monday, and its...
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Daily politics briefing - March 29
Daily politics briefing for March 29, as Humza Yousaf marks first anniversary as Scotland’s First Minister.
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Humza Yousaf marks first anniversary as Scotland’s First Minister
While he insists holding the top job in Scottish politics is the “greatest honour” of his life, Humza Yousaf has had a difficult first year as First Minister.
He became Scotland’s youngest ever First Minister, and the first from an...
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MSP Liam McArthur confident Holyrood will back his proposal to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill
MSP Liam McArthur has said he is 'confident' that Holyrood will back his proposal to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people in Scotland.
Ally Thomson, director of the campaign group Dignity in Dying Scotland, says she...
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Perth Museum, new home of the Stone of Destiny, set to open
The “fabulous” museum which is the new home of the Stone of Destiny is gearing up to open this weekend following a £27 million redevelopment project.
Perth Museum in the former City Hall will open its doors to the public on...
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Humza Yousaf calls for the SNP to defeat every Tory MP in Scotland
Humza Yousaf call for the SNP to defeat every Tory MP in Scotland. The Scottish First Minister delivered a speech at SNP Campaign Council in Perth.
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The SNP must win general election, Yousaf tells activists
The SNP must win the upcoming general election, Humza Yousaf has told activists.
The First Minister addressed around 200 activists in Perth Concert Hall on Saturday at the party’s “campaign council” – in effect a mini-party...
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Media questions following Emma Caldwell family statement
Lawyer Aamer Anwar gives a statement on behalf of the family of Emma Caldwell following the announcement of a judge-led public inquiry.
Preparations will start immediately for an independent public inquiry into the police investigation...