Yousaf: Even with challenges facing SNP, support for independence is rock solid
1 year, 5 months ago

Yousaf: Even with challenges facing SNP, support for independence is rock solid

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy First Minister Humza Yousaf has said support for independence is “rock solid” despite the challenges facing the SNP, as he kicked off a summer of independence tour across Scotland on Saturday. He said: “The conversation to me is a pretty simple one, it’s listen to the Scottish people, don’t ignore the Scottish people, we’ve put independence front and centre, and give people a right to determine their own future.” Mr Yousaf was asked if he was confident his party could win the potential Rutherglen by-election, after former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier was convicted of breaching Covid rules and was handed a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons by the standards committee. It’s clear that Humza Yousaf doesn’t care if the next government is a Tory government or Labour, this is a shocking admission of how out of touch he is with the people of Scotland Jackie Baillie, deputy leader of Scottish Labour “I would hope they would be more pragmatic about their approach.” Scottish Conservative chairman Craig Hoy MSP said: “The public want the Scottish government to be focused on their real priorities. “This ‘summer of independence’ is a stark reminder that, for the SNP, trying to break up the UK will always trump everything else.” Jackie Baillie MSP, deputy leader of Scottish Labour, said: “Humza Yousaf knows his party is in trouble.

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KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left
2 months, 1 week ago

KEMI BADENOCH: Scots need a well-earned break from the tired, failed politics of the left

Daily Mail  

Sometimes, before we can move on from a great defeat, we need to acknowledge where we went wrong. Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch says Scotland is being damaged by the SNP's socialist tax regime The loss of this investment and the stalling of key projects not only affects Aberdeen but the energy security of the whole United Kingdom. If I …

Kemi takes aim at SNP's dismal record and 'betrayal' of the Scottish people in withering attack on nationalists
2 months, 1 week ago

Kemi takes aim at SNP's dismal record and 'betrayal' of the Scottish people in withering attack on nationalists

Daily Mail  

Tory leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch has launched a blistering attack on the SNP’s miserable record and accused it of a ‘betrayal’ of the Scottish people. She also said that Scottish Labour is not the alternative government Scotland needs because the party is ‘two sides of the same coin’ as the SNP and offers the same failed left-wing policies. Tory leadership …

GRAHAM GRANT: Independence is dead in the water, but the SNP just can't shake off that 'no can do' mindset and stop passing the buck
2 months, 2 weeks ago

GRAHAM GRANT: Independence is dead in the water, but the SNP just can't shake off that 'no can do' mindset and stop passing the buck

Daily Mail  

Now that the independence drive is in the deep freeze, a pressing question arises: what exactly is the SNP for? That dream of breaking up Britain is dead in the water but the SNP can’t shake the ‘no can do’ mindset – old habits die hard, and blame-shifting is baked into its modus operandi. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth wants demoralised …

Starmer’s first weeks in power show Scotland needs independence, says Swinney
3 months ago

Starmer’s first weeks in power show Scotland needs independence, says Swinney

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer’s administration has already “completely demolished” Labour’s claim that Scotland does not need independence, John Swinney said on Wednesday as he tried to revive the SNP’s push for separation. Speaking on the tenth anniversary of the 2014 referendum, the First Minister said it had only taken 10-weeks to destroy Labour’s argument that “all we need to do is …

Scotland will be seeing me, says Farage
3 months, 1 week ago

Scotland will be seeing me, says Farage

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Reform UK leader’s comments came as a recent poll put the party on …

SNP budget in trouble as Scottish Greens say they are 'unlikely' to give it their support amid ongoing fallout
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP budget in trouble as Scottish Greens say they are 'unlikely' to give it their support amid ongoing fallout

Daily Mail  

The threat to the SNP’s Budget has grown after the Greens said they are ‘unlikely’ to support it - as experts urged ministers to have a ‘grown-up discussion’ about the future of free universal services. Scottish Greens MSP Lorna Slater said her party is unlikely to support the SNP budget Speaking to the BBC’s The Sunday Show, Ms Slater said: …

Does Scotland really have anything to celebrate?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Does Scotland really have anything to celebrate?

The Independent  

It is surprising that factions within the Scottish independence movement are planning events to mark the 10th anniversary of their defeat in the 2014 independence referendum. Martin Redfern Melrose, Roxburghshire Renters deserve clear rights to protect them from homelessness The government’s proposal to reform the rental market needs urgent clarity. Nick Emmerson President of the Law Society of England and …

Swinney pledges to restore SNP to winning ways after election losses
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Swinney pledges to restore SNP to winning ways after election losses

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking at his first SNP conference since becoming leader and Scottish First Minister, he …

This is how Starmer fixes ‘the Scotland problem’
5 months, 1 week ago

This is how Starmer fixes ‘the Scotland problem’

The Independent  

On winning the election, Keir Starmer said he wishes to reset Westminster’s relationship with the devolved nations. Interestingly, Starmer, at the time of the court’s decision, said he would not allow a second referendum if he was in government, even if the Supreme Court agreed it was legal. Stuart Smith Aberdeen A shark attack of a different kind James Dyson …

Scottish independence is dead… and good riddance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Scottish independence is dead… and good riddance

The Independent  

The dream shall never die” – that was the claim by former first minister Alex Salmond after the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. The failure of the nationalist movement in Scotland is a boon for those of us who want to move on to more practical, serious government across the UK – but it should also be a reminder that even …

Scottish National Party’s ‘damaging’ U.K. election result hits independence push
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Scottish National Party’s ‘damaging’ U.K. election result hits independence push

The Hindu  

The pro-separatist Scottish National Party was virtually obliterated at the U.K. General Election on July 5, suffering a devastating blow to its withering independence movement. The SNP lost dozens of lawmakers as it recorded its worst result in a British general election since 2010, with leader John Swinney lamenting a “very, very difficult and damaging” night for his party. Labour …

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP admits Scottish independence is ‘a hard sell’ after losing 38 seats

The Independent  

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SNP failed to convince Scots of urgency of independence, says Swinney
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP failed to convince Scots of urgency of independence, says Swinney

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Ask SNP candidate Drew Hendry anything in exclusive question and answer session with The Independent
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ask SNP candidate Drew Hendry anything in exclusive question and answer session with The Independent

The Independent  

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No Swinney bounce for SNP as Labour surges 10 points clear in ‘bombshell’ poll
7 months ago

No Swinney bounce for SNP as Labour surges 10 points clear in ‘bombshell’ poll

The Telegraph  

Labour has surged ahead of the SNP in Scotland after John Swinney replaced Humza Yousaf as First Minister, according to a new poll. The YouGov survey found 39 per cent of Scots plan to vote Labour in this year’s general election, up five points from a similar poll conducted late last month, shortly before Mr Yousaf’s resignation. In a major …

Labour lead over Tories falls as economy recovers
7 months ago

Labour lead over Tories falls as economy recovers

The Telegraph  

Increase in economic optimism There was good news for the Conservatives with the finding that there was a sharp increase in economic optimism. On 10 May – during the period that the poll was taken – the Office for National Statistics announced that Britain’s economy had grown by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of the year. Asked whether …

The wider lessons of Scotland’s political turmoil
7 months, 1 week ago

The wider lessons of Scotland’s political turmoil

Hindustan Times  

HUMZA YOUSAF announced his resignation as Scotland’s first minister on April 29th after a mere 13 months in office. Four days earlier he had unilaterally terminated a coalition agreement with the Scottish Green Party, claiming that this would free the Scottish National Party to run an unencumbered minority government. Mr Yousaf’s departure is the latest in a string of setbacks …

SNP activist to run against John Swinney for party leadership
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP activist to run against John Swinney for party leadership

The Telegraph  

Mr Swinney has pitched himself as a unity candidate, following Mr Yousaf’s disastrous tenure in charge of the SNP. “My bid to become SNP leader has received very, very comprehensive support within the SNP,” Mr Swinney said. In a speech at the SNP party conference last year, Mr McCormick described the SNP-run Scottish Government as “flatulence in a trance”. Mr …

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scottish First Minister following days of political drama
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scottish First Minister following days of political drama

The Hindu  

Scotland’s First Minister, Hamza Yousaf, said he will resign as First Minister and from the leadership of the Scottish National Party following days of political drama that unfolded after he ended the ‘Bute House’ power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens. On Monday, Mr Yousaf said that while it was “absolutely possible” to have faced this week’s motions, he did not …

Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf bowed out as SNP leader today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Humza Yousaf bowed out as First Minister of Scotland today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Mr Yousaf's campaign, however, was not without challenge, with the early part taken up by questions …

RECAP: Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister after admitting he was unable to repair Scotland's political divide as John Swinney and Kate Forbes are tipped to replace him
7 months, 3 weeks ago

RECAP: Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister after admitting he was unable to repair Scotland's political divide as John Swinney and Kate Forbes are tipped to replace him

Daily Mail  

Can I thank you all for coming. 'As First Minister, I am incredibly proud to have a fair tax system, the most progressive in the UK, where those who earn the most contribute the most and it will always be my core belief that in a country as rich as ours, wealth must be far more evenly distributed. 'And I …

Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first minister quits ahead of vote
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf: Scotland's first minister quits ahead of vote

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned on Monday, triggering a leadership contest as the governing Scottish National Party seeks to heal internal divisions and strengthen its position ahead of U.K.-wide parliamentary elections expected later this year. The SNP has been the dominant party in Scottish politics for almost two decades and currently holds 43 of Scotland’s 59 seats …

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril

CNN  

CNN — Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned barely a year into the role after the collapse of his coalition government, a humbling and chaotic departure that throws Scotland’s ruling pro-independence party into chaos. Yousaf’s coalition government fell apart unexpectedly last week when he tore up a coalition agreement with Green Party lawmakers following a spat over climate policy, …

Humza Yousaf vows to continue as Scotland First Minister, face no confidence vote
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Humza Yousaf vows to continue as Scotland First Minister, face no confidence vote

The Hindu  

Scotland’s First MinisterHumza Yousaf, on April 26, said he would not resign following the end of a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens that led to the Opposition backing a no confidence motion against him. Mr. Yousuf had ended a power sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens on April 25 as cracks appeared in an already fragile agreement, following the …

SNP sparks chaos in Scotland by killing off coalition with Greens to avoid being 'dumped' in row over environment and trans policies as Humza Yousaf is accused of 'political cowardice' by former ally
7 months, 4 weeks ago

SNP sparks chaos in Scotland by killing off coalition with Greens to avoid being 'dumped' in row over environment and trans policies as Humza Yousaf is accused of 'political cowardice' by former ally

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf sparked political chaos in Scotland today as he ditched the SNP's coalition with the Greens to avoid the embarrassment of being ditched. The First Minister is facing a confidence vote in his leadership after he moved to end the Bute House Agreement amid a row with the junior party over environmental and trans policies. The Bute House Agreement, …

Why the SNP is staring down the barrel of electoral disaster
8 months, 1 week ago

Why the SNP is staring down the barrel of electoral disaster

The Telegraph  

Last week was more difficult than usual for Humza Yousaf. News outlets breathlessly reported that the first minister’s brother-in-law, Ramsay El-Nakla, had appeared in court, charged with abduction and extortion following an incident where a man fell from a block of flats and later died. Nevertheless, the publicity would have been an unwelcome complication in a week when a new …

Unionists can oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf with tactical vote for Scottish Tories
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Unionists can oust ‘dud’ Humza Yousaf with tactical vote for Scottish Tories

The Telegraph  

Although polls have predicted the Tories will endure large losses across the UK in the election, they are confident that they can make gains in Scotland, partly thanks to the SNP’s travails. Mr Yousaf has urged Scots to make Scotland “Tory-free” by backing the SNP in the six Conservative seats, but Mr Hoy predicted the First Minister’s unpopularity would have …

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland
11 months, 1 week ago

First minister Humza Yousaf says vote SNP for Tory-free Scotland

The Independent  

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Humza Yousaf targets ‘Tory-free Scotland’ despite collapse in SNP support
11 months, 1 week ago

Humza Yousaf targets ‘Tory-free Scotland’ despite collapse in SNP support

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has set a target of ousting all the Tory MPs in Scotland in the general election, despite polls showing a collapse in support for the SNP. The First Minister will tell activists on Friday that his party can deliver a “Tory-free Scotland” by winning all six Scottish seats held by the Conservatives. Mr Yousaf will launch the SNP’s …

SNP's Humza Yousaf denies ‘fantasy economics’ with Scottish independence claim
11 months, 2 weeks ago

SNP's Humza Yousaf denies ‘fantasy economics’ with Scottish independence claim

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has denied indulging in “fantasy economics” after facing mockery over his claim that Scottish independence would lead to households being £10,200 better off. The First Minister claimed the figure would be the “huge prize of independence” if Scotland could reach the average income of small countries such as Norway and Denmark. “The First Minister’s case for ripping Scotland …

EDDIE BARNES: The SNP is in meltdown after its annus horribilis. So why on earth would anyone actually still vote for them?
1 year ago

EDDIE BARNES: The SNP is in meltdown after its annus horribilis. So why on earth would anyone actually still vote for them?

Daily Mail  

The first rule of politics is never to blame the electorate. There’s the secrecy and evasion of a party that’s been in power for too long, the lack of direction, the short-termism that – in next week’s Scottish Budget – will likely see swingeing cuts to public services or brutal tax rises and, finally, the growing divisions due to weak …

Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference
1 year, 2 months ago

Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Yousaf said this would be subject to “due diligence” and would fund infrastructure …

No SNP seat is safe from Labour, warns Murray
1 year, 2 months ago

No SNP seat is safe from Labour, warns Murray

The Independent  

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SNP leads Labour by just two points after heavy by-election loss
1 year, 2 months ago

SNP leads Labour by just two points after heavy by-election loss

The Telegraph  

The Scottish National Party leads Labour by just two points in the first poll published after its heavy by-election loss in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. This puts the SNP two points ahead of Labour, who are down by three points on 32 per cent, while the Conservatives in Scotland are up by six points to 21 per cent. Data from …

‘Seismic’ by-election victory could launch Labour to Number 10, says Sarwar
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Seismic’ by-election victory could launch Labour to Number 10, says Sarwar

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Alister Jack: UK Government will no longer ‘fade into background’ in Scotland
1 year, 2 months ago

Alister Jack: UK Government will no longer ‘fade into background’ in Scotland

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Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf
1 year, 2 months ago

Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf

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Humza Yousaf only thinks of his own backyard: Douglas Ross
1 year, 2 months ago

Humza Yousaf only thinks of his own backyard: Douglas Ross

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SNP win in Rutherglen by-election would ‘force’ Westminster to listen – Yousaf
1 year, 2 months ago

SNP win in Rutherglen by-election would ‘force’ Westminster to listen – Yousaf

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Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power
1 year, 2 months ago

Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power

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SNP activist hints at attempt to challenge Yousaf leadership
1 year, 5 months ago

SNP activist hints at attempt to challenge Yousaf leadership

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Scottish Government to launch proposal on citizenship in an independent Scotland
1 year, 5 months ago

Scottish Government to launch proposal on citizenship in an independent Scotland

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‘The SNP is in crisis’: Scotland’s Humza Yousaf’s first 100 days
1 year, 5 months ago

‘The SNP is in crisis’: Scotland’s Humza Yousaf’s first 100 days

Al Jazeera  

Humza Yousaf took over the Scottish ruling party following the shock resignation of former leader Nicola Sturgeon. “Humza Yousaf has inherited a very different party compared with the party Nicola Sturgeon inherited from Alex Salmond.” The pro-Scottish independence SNP has been the dominant political force in Scotland since 2007 when the left-wing party secured victory at the devolved Scottish Parliament …

Humza Yousaf says ‘real progress’ being made ahead of marking 100 days as FM
1 year, 5 months ago

Humza Yousaf says ‘real progress’ being made ahead of marking 100 days as FM

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Humza Yousaf admits he has 'no shortcut or wheeze' to achieve Scottish independence
1 year, 6 months ago

Humza Yousaf admits he has 'no shortcut or wheeze' to achieve Scottish independence

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has admitted he has no “short cut or wheeze” to achieve Scottish independence ahead of a special SNP convention on Saturday to discuss the party’s next steps. The First Minister said there was not “a rabbit I’m going to pull out of the hat” during the day-long meeting in Dundee for members to discuss the party’s strategy for …

YouGov research shows SNP could lose 23 seats to Labour at next UK election
1 year, 7 months ago

YouGov research shows SNP could lose 23 seats to Labour at next UK election

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Scottish Tory leader condemns SNP ‘secrecy, spin and cover ups’
1 year, 7 months ago

Scottish Tory leader condemns SNP ‘secrecy, spin and cover ups’

The Independent  

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Scottish Tories make bid to force statement on SNP finances
1 year, 7 months ago

Scottish Tories make bid to force statement on SNP finances

The Independent  

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What to read about the Scottish independence movement
1 year, 7 months ago

What to read about the Scottish independence movement

The Economist  

T HE UNION between Scotland and England in 1707 created the United Kingdom. Since then Scotland has provided prime ministers, such as Gordon Brown, intellectual luminaries like Adam Smith and David Hume and a large proportion of the British who governed India. More recently Scotland, now with 5.5m people, has grown restive as a constituent of a country with a …

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