Browsing: Scottish Politics

Scotland’s media reports Nicola Sturgeon cleared in SNP embezzlement case after almost two years under the spotlight. The media has reacted to the news – with the story dominating much of the Scottish newspapers and websites this morning. 

Sturgeon along with the SNP’s former treasurer have been cleared in the probe. But Sturgeon’s husband, with whom she is now separated, is in court facing charges of embezzlement. Peter Murrell had been the SNP’s chief executive since 1999 but resigned in March 2023 amid a row over party numbers.

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared of any wrongdoing in Police Scotland’s investigation into the SNP’s funding, expressing relief at the outcome.

The Herald bids farewell to former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.

Scottish ministers mull tax rise for wealthy amid tricky budget decisions Finance secretary must find way to bring either Greens or Lib Dems onboard while…

SNP ruling body proposes cutting HQ staff SNP ruling body proposes cutting HQ staff. The party’s national executive committee (NEC) agreed to a proposal to…

Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader Stephen McCabe forced to step back as Inverclyde labour Council leader. There have been…

SNP leader John Swinney is ready to smash labour in Scotland and says he is “giving it my all” during the 2024 election campaign in Scotland.

Scottish Labour taking ‘nothing for granted’ as SNP support crumbles Keir Starmer makes Scotland ‘central to the mission’ as polls indicate an election meltdown for…

We won’t back calls for Michael Matheson to go, say Scottish Greens There is no original title provided. John Swinney said he will not support…

Michael Matheson suspended from Holyrood over iPad roaming bill row | News There is no bias in the original title Former health secretary Michael Matheson…

Glasgow MSP brands Celtic title party damage ‘unacceptable’ There is no bias in the title provided. Damage caused by the fans was branded “unacceptable” by…

Summary John Swinney expressed his ambition to become Scotland’s first minister, emphasizing a better future for the country. He won majority support in the final…

Summary John Swinney pays tribute to the outgoing Hamza Yousaf in his first speech as new SNP leader in Glasgow. He plans to become Scotland’s…

Kate Forbes, the former finance secretary of Scotland, has hinted at a potential run for the leadership of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Despite support, she emphasised the need to consider what is best for the party, the country, and her family.

Scottish First Minister quits as leader after less than eight Liz Trusses Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced he will resign rather than face…

Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf is set to resign from his role as early as today, the BBC says. The SNP leader is expected to stand down following the collapse of the Bute House Agreement – his party’s power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens – last week.

Several prominent UK party figures have weighed in on the situation surrounding Humza Yousaf and the SNP. Among those are Sir Ed Davey and Rachel…

Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is gearing up for a crucial vote in the Scottish Parliament, where he is confident of securing a victory. The…

Friday’s front pages have a variety of different stories as their leads. Two domestic stories feature across several of the papers. According to several papers, Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf is in peril as the Scottish Greens say they will back a no-confidence motion against him. The world’s first “jab to stop skin cancer” is another popular story on the front pages, with the personalised vaccine being tested on UK patients. 

Elsewhere, various celebrity stories and football make the front pages. 

The UK back pages all lead on Manchester City’s 4-0 win over Brighton to move them within a point of the top spot – and with a game to spare.

Scottish MPs and MSPs are on high alert after a series of cyber attacks and potential security breaches targeting government officials. The recent incidents include…

Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, has broken her silence after her husband, Peter Murrell, was charged in connection with the Scottish Parliament’s inquiry…

The popularity of Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has taken a significant hit among his party’s voters, according to a new poll conducted by research body Norstat. The study, which surveyed 1,086 Scots for the Sunday Times, revealed that Yousaf’s net popularity score plummeted to -7% among SNP voters who participated in the 2019 general election. This marks a stark contrast to his positive 14% approval rating in January.

In a historic move, the UK government has announced that voters will now be required to show photographic ID in order to cast their ballots…

This was a sensational victory for Scottish feminists, in fact for feminists everywhere including the Alba Party’s women’s convenor Dr Yvonne Ridley.

A new analysis from the Scottish Conservatives reveals the scale of the shocking SNP “betrayal” of Scotland’s rural communities.