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.
Humza Yousaf resignation: What happens next for the SNP and Scotland’s government? UK Politics The SNP leader and First Minister has now confirmed he will give a press conference at midday today, at Bute House in Edinburgh.
Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘crocodile tears’ at Covid-19 inquiry UK Politics Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of “crocodile tears” during her appearance at the official Covid-19 inquiry.
City A.M.’s Political Quiz of the Year: 2023 December 29, 2023 How well do you remember 2023’s resignations, rows and reshuffles? Put your political knowledge to the test with our quiz.
Not ‘sufficient thought’ into stopping Covid-19, Chris Whitty tells inquiry June 22, 2023 Government “did not give sufficient thought” into stopping the pandemic in its tracks, Sir Chris Whitty has told the official Covid-19 inquiry. The chief medical officer for England has said options to stop a disease outbreak on the scale of coronavirus were not considered fully enough by ministers ahead of the crisis. Giving evidence today, [...]
What we learned from Keir Starmer on AI, Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon June 13, 2023 Keir Starmer hit the stage at London Tech Week this morning to mount Labour’s charm offensive on the great and good of London tech. Starmer’s address to the conference followed a major presence from top Tory figures yesterday, with talks from both Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt. Speaking on the main stage in Westminster, the [...]
Nicola Sturgeon released without charge after arrest over SNP finance probe June 11, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation following her arrest in the police investigation into the SNP’s finances. The former SNP leader and first minister was arrested on Sunday and taken into custody “by arrangement” with Police Scotland, where she was questioned by detectives. In a statement, Sturgeon said the experience was “deeply distressing”. [...]
Starmer refuses to rule out Lib Dem coalition May 9, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer has repeatedly refused to rule out a coalition with the Liberal Democrats if he does not secure a majority at the next general election. The Labour leader on Tuesday refused to rule out a pact with Sir Ed Davey’s party despite emphatically saying he would not team up with the Scottish National [...]
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie steps down from role after arrest April 19, 2023 SNP MSP Colin Beattie will step down as the party’s treasurer after he was arrested in connection with a police investigation into the party’s finances, he has said. In a statement released through the party, Beattie also confirmed he will be “stepping back” from his role on Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee until the probe has [...]
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie arrested in party finance probe April 18, 2023 The Scottish National Party’s (SNP) treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested in a police probe into the party’s finances, according to reports. Beattie, 71, is under arrest in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the party, Police Scotland has said, the PA news agency has reported, In a statement, the [...]