Humza Yousaf: Who could replace the SNP leader as Scotland’s First Minister? UK Politics After Humza Yousaf's resignation, thoughts turned to who might take over from him. We’ve rounded up the runners and riders who could step in.
Scotland: Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister and SNP leader UK Politics Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as First Minister of Scotland and Scottish National Party (SNP) leader.
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.
This part of Britain follows London as the next best place for finance grads January 10, 2024 London reigns as the top destination for finance grads, which won’t come as a shock for many readers. But one part of the country is hot on the capital’s heels. It might not come as a surprise that London is the best place for finance graduates in the UK, with both the highest median wage [...]
Humza Yousaf tells Westminster ‘bring it on’ as he shifts strategy for indyref2 October 15, 2023 Humza Yousaf has shifted his strategy towards a second Scottish independence referendum as he told Westminster to “bring it on”. The first minister said the Scottish National Party (SNP) would begin negotiations on leaving the UK if they won a majority of seats (29) in Scotland at a general election. Speaking to the BBC, Yousaf, [...]
Starmer hails ‘seismic’ Scotland by-election win as pressure mounts on SNP October 6, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a “seismic result” for Labour after his party overwhelmingly won Scotland’s first recall by-election. Labour candidate Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat after securing more than twice the votes of his SNP rival Katy Loudon. The result will pile more pressure on SNP leader and Scottish First [...]
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”. [...]
SNP leader Humza Yousaf denies party close to bankruptcy April 16, 2023 Humza Yousaf has denied the Scottish National Party (SNP) faces bankruptcy as he confirmed forensic auditors could be appointed to investigate its finances. The first minister said a governance and transparency review would be carried out as he insisted the SNP is “solvent”. Yousaf, speaking shortly after the SNP’s National Executive Council (NEC) met, said: [...]
SNP in crisis: Auditors QUIT amid police probe into party finances April 7, 2023 Auditors for the Scottish National Party (SNP) have quit amid a long-running police investigation into the party’s finances. The SNP confirmed to CityAM that the accountants, Johnston Carmichael, “will not be providing audit services to the SNP this year.” The party added that it is in the process of finding another auditor and have informed [...]
Ahead of tomorrow’s result, all SNP leadership hopefuls have net negative ratings March 26, 2023 All three SNP leadership candidates have an overall negative favourability rating, according to recent polling, as the party prepares to announce Nicola Sturgeon’s successor tomorrow. Neither Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan have a net positive rating among the Scottish public, researchers at Ipsos found in a snap poll held between March 17 and [...]