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How Yousaf resignation could spell end of SNP dominance in Scotland
If the SNP can find a candidate who can command the support of enough Members of the Scottish Parliament, there will soon be a third First Minister in just over twelve months – quite a contrast from the seven and nine-year terms served by Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon respectively – both towering figures in the party and more broadly in pursuit of independence for Scotland.
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Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland first minister – what next for SNP?
It was a self-inflicted downfall – and Humza Yousaf admitted that himself. He miscalculated – hoping for a friendly divorce with the Greens but making it a bitter one.
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FactCheck: why has Humza Yousaf resigned as Scotland’s First Minister?
The story begins with his predecessor, Nicola Sturgeon.
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Scotland’s First Minister says he won’t resign as he faces two no confidence votes
Most of Scotland’s political parties seem to be lining up against him. But the First Minister insists he won’t be resigning before the two no confidence votes that are likely to happen next week.
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Scotland politics: SNP leader future in doubt after opposition move
Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf is fighting for his political future as he faces a vote of no confidence in his leadership as early as next week.
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Debate: Should assisted dying be legalised in Scotland?
Earlier we spoke to Ally Thomson, who is Director for Scotland of the campaign group Dignity in Dying and Dr. Gordon Macdonald, the CEO of Care Not Killing.
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Scotland could become first UK nation to legalise assisted dying
Scotland could become the first UK nation to provide help for people with a terminal illness to end their own lives. A new assisted dying bill was introduced today, and supporters say the public mood is shifting in favour of a change in the law.
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Scotland ferries crisis hurting tourism and whisky trade
Ferries are a vital lifeline for Scotland’s island communities. But a failure to replace the national operator CalMac’s ageing fleet has caused major disruption for islanders – harming tourism and the valuable whisky trade.
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NHS crisis Scotland: mental health service waits costing lives
NHS waiting times have worsened over the past decade in SNP-run Scotland. So how is that affecting people trying to access health services in Scotland?
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How has Scotland’s NHS performed under the SNP?
Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the state of health services across the UK amid soaring demand, ongoing strikes, staff shortages and tight budgets.
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FactCheck: 12-week waits for inpatient care in Scotland 125 times higher than a decade ago
The picture across Scotland’s NHS is stark.
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England A&Es worse than Scotland and Wales on key 4 hour target, analysis finds
In all three nations, things have got worse over the past decade.
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Nicola Sturgeon regrets not locking down Scotland earlier and defends her record to UK Covid Inquiry
Nicola Sturgeon has said that regrets over some of the decisions she took during the pandemic will be with her as long as she lives – as she defended her government’s record to the UK Covid inquiry.
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Humza Yousaf says a vote for the SNP could ensure Scotland is ‘Tory free zone’
The Scottish National Party leader Humza Yousaf has said that supporting his party at the general election could ensure Scotland becomes a “Tory free zone”.
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Post Office scandal: two former sub-postmaster convictions overturned in Scotland
Up to a hundred people in Scotland could have been wrongly accused.