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Scottish Labour’s Davy Russell won the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election with 8,559 votes, defeating the SNP’s Katy Loudon, who received 7,957 votes.

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.

Former first minister of Scotland said the couple, who wed in 2010, ‘have been separated for some time now’ Nicola…

But on Friday she announced she would be stepping down due to a “sudden change in personal circumstances,” saying she…

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

Sunday’s newspapers report on a variety of domestic topics, with many of the front pages featuring images of Scottish politician Alex Salmond who has died at the age of 69.
There is coverage of PM Starmer stepping into the ongoing cabinet row following comments about P&O Ferries by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. Many of the papers suggest the PM has thrown the minister under the bus to rescue the £1bn deal.
An assessment of Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office is another popular story this morning as even the prime minister has acknowledged it’s been a bit of a bumpy ride.
Elsewhere, there’s a handful of showbiz stories on the front splashes., including original WAG Coleen Rooney – who’s set to appear on the hit show I’m A Celebrity.

Alex Salmond death – latest: Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to SNP ‘mentor’ who brought Scotland close to independence Former First…

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.