SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?
1 year, 10 months ago

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

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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. Here is a look at the potential candidates to take over as First Minister, and who has ruled themselves out: – SNP Westminster group SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has ruled himself – and the entirety of his group – out of a tilt at the leadership. The announcement – if MPs decide to abide by it – would also rule out deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black, former defence spokesman Stewart McDonald and ex-Westminster leadership candidate Alison Thewliss. Mr Flynn’s comments also mean the new SNP leader is likely to be the next First Minister of Scotland, rather than the leader serving at Westminster while a deputy runs the country. – John Swinney Currently serving as Deputy First Minister and a former leader himself, Mr Swinney should be considered a dark horse in the race.

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Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell
2 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

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Swinney pledges to restore SNP to winning ways after election losses
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Swinney pledges to restore SNP to winning ways after election losses

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John Swinney profile: The ‘safety first’ SNP leader
6 months, 3 weeks ago

John Swinney profile: The ‘safety first’ SNP leader

The Telegraph  

Mr Swinney has never been viewed as a charismatic politician and has normally been seen as a moderate voice in the SNP hierarchy but his support for independence has never been questioned. However, moving Mr Swinney to education didn’t work and in 2020 he faced fierce criticism from parents, teachers and political opponents over what Labour’s Richard Leonard described as …

EUAN MCCOLM: John Swinney - The party lifer who's back after the disasters of his past
8 months, 1 week ago

EUAN MCCOLM: John Swinney - The party lifer who's back after the disasters of his past

Daily Mail  

Twenty years ago, John Swinney was hounded from the leadership of the SNP after a disastrous four years in charge. The 60-year-old MSP for Perthshire North was the sole candidate when nominations to succeed Humza Yousaf as party leader closed at noon yesterday and he will now be nominated as the SNP's candidate to become the seventh First Minister of …

John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
8 months, 1 week ago

John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s former deputy first minister was poised to become its third leader in just over a year after taking the helm of the troubled Scottish National Party on Monday. John Swinney, who led the SNP two decades ago, was the only candidate to replace First Minister Humza Yousaf as the leader of the party. As first minister, I …

John Swinney is crowned as SNP leader - and is set to become Scotland's new First Minister - after party dodges divisive leadership contest in wake of Humza Yousaf's meltdown
8 months, 1 week ago

John Swinney is crowned as SNP leader - and is set to become Scotland's new First Minister - after party dodges divisive leadership contest in wake of Humza Yousaf's meltdown

Daily Mail  

John Swinney was crowned the new SNP leader today after nominations in the party's contest to replace Humza Yousaf closed without him being challenged. Following his confirmation as the SNP's new leader, Mr Swinney is set to become Scotland's next first minister - replacing Mr Yousaf - in the coming days. John Swinney was crowned the new SNP leader today …

SNP activist to run against John Swinney for party leadership
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Nationalism's greatest trick? Making people believe in its empty promises
8 months, 1 week ago

Nationalism's greatest trick? Making people believe in its empty promises

Daily Mail  

The energising skirl of the bagpipes echoed across the Firth of Clyde on the rainy morning of November 21, 2017. One might make the argument for Kate Forbes, the former Finance Secretary who, rather than standing against Mr Swinney has accepted his offer to join his new Cabinet in a senior role, as a politician of some substance but beyond …

John Swinney looks set for 'coronation' as new SNP leader after rival Kate Forbes declares she WON'T stand - despite allies urging her to stop the 'Sturgeon apologist'
8 months, 1 week ago

John Swinney looks set for 'coronation' as new SNP leader after rival Kate Forbes declares she WON'T stand - despite allies urging her to stop the 'Sturgeon apologist'

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available John Swinney looks set for a coronation as SNP leader in the wake of Humza Yousaf's meltdown. John Swinney officially launched his SNP leadership bid today Kate Forbes has now decided not to run against Mr Swinney for Scotland's top job Polls have indicated that while Mr Swinney …

Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s leader resigns after a year in power, putting his pro-independence party in peril
8 months, 2 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, …

Former SNP MP attempts comeback
1 year, 2 months ago

Former SNP MP attempts comeback

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Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy
1 year, 2 months ago

Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy

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Rebel SNP MSPs threatened with de-selection, says former minister
1 year, 7 months ago

Rebel SNP MSPs threatened with de-selection, says former minister

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Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP
1 year, 8 months ago

Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP

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Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat
1 year, 9 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat

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Ash Regan: The SNP leadership candidate aiming to unite independence parties
1 year, 9 months ago

Ash Regan: The SNP leadership candidate aiming to unite independence parties

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Scotland set for new leader after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as independence quest stalls
1 year, 9 months ago

Scotland set for new leader after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as independence quest stalls

Firstpost  

Edinburgh, United Kingdom: A new Scottish first minister will be named on Monday, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation. ‘Disappointed’ Polling indicates that around 45 per cent of Scots are currently in favour of Scotland leaving the United Kingdom after 55 per cent of Scots rejected such a …

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls
1 year, 9 months ago

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls

The Hindu  

A new Scottish First Minister will be named on March 27, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation. At her last session in the Scottish Parliament as First Minister on March 23, Ms. Sturgeon said her successor would be either the second woman in the post or the first …

Swinney calls for better cross-party working in final frontbench speech
1 year, 9 months ago

Swinney calls for better cross-party working in final frontbench speech

The Independent  

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Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race
1 year, 9 months ago

Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Scottish National Party is finding Nicola Sturgeon a hard act to follow. Murrell accepted responsibility and quit, saying that “while there was no intent to mislead, I accept that this has been the outcome.” Regan welcomed Murrell’s departure, saying it was “unacceptable to have the husband of the party leader as the CEO.” Forbes said that the …

Scotland may ditch monarchy, replace king with elected representative, says SNP leader Hamza Yousaf
1 year, 10 months ago

Scotland may ditch monarchy, replace king with elected representative, says SNP leader Hamza Yousaf

Firstpost  

For the position of Scotland’s next First Minister and to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, Yousaf is competing against Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and former minister Ash Regan. The winner will be announced on March 27 after the polls Edinburgh: Scotland might consider ditching the monarchy within five years of independence and replace king Charles III with an elected head of the …

Swinney endorsement gives ‘massive boost’ to Humza Yousaf’s bid to lead SNP
1 year, 10 months ago

Swinney endorsement gives ‘massive boost’ to Humza Yousaf’s bid to lead SNP

The Independent  

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How is the next SNP leader and Scottish first minister chosen?
1 year, 10 months ago

How is the next SNP leader and Scottish first minister chosen?

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Sturgeon’s husband running SNP leadership race ‘a conflict of interest’ – Regan
1 year, 10 months ago

Sturgeon’s husband running SNP leadership race ‘a conflict of interest’ – Regan

The Independent  

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3 contenders running to replace Sturgeon as Scottish leader
1 year, 10 months ago

3 contenders running to replace Sturgeon as Scottish leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Three members of the Scottish parliament will battle to become leader of the governing Scottish National Party, officials said Friday after the deadline for nominations closed. Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and lawmaker Ash Regan are running to replace First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Forbes was considered the frontrunner, but dented her chances when she …

Race to replace Nicola Sturgeon takes a personal turn
1 year, 10 months ago

Race to replace Nicola Sturgeon takes a personal turn

The Independent  

The race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland is taking some unexpected turns. He wants a debate, and says he isn’t “wedded” to Sturgeon’s policy of using the next general election as a de facto referendum on the subject. That’s probably just as well, given the possibility that the SNP will slip back next …

Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’
1 year, 10 months ago

Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’

The Independent  

Two-thirds of Scots – and more than half of SNP voters – believe Nicola Sturgeon is right to be stepping down as Scotland’s First Minister, a new poll has shown. The first full poll to be carried out since Ms Sturgeon announced her resignation plans found 67% of people believe she has made the correct decision – with 54% of …

Kate Forbes expected to announce if she will enter SNP leadership race on Monday
1 year, 10 months ago

Kate Forbes expected to announce if she will enter SNP leadership race on Monday

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Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan announce SNP leadership bids
1 year, 10 months ago

Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan announce SNP leadership bids

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Ash Regan standing for SNP leadership
1 year, 10 months ago

Ash Regan standing for SNP leadership

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Scotland’s Jacinda Ardern? Scottish cabinet secretary Kate Forbes leads race to replace Nicola Sturgeon
1 year, 10 months ago

Scotland’s Jacinda Ardern? Scottish cabinet secretary Kate Forbes leads race to replace Nicola Sturgeon

The Independent  

Kate Forbes has been tipped as the natural successor to Nicola Sturgeon ever since she was elected to the Scottish parliament in 2016. open image in gallery Finance secretary Kate Forbes with Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish parliament Ms Sturgeon resigned at a press conference at her official residence, Bute House in Edinburgh, on Wednesday, after leading the party for …

Brian Cox backs Angus Robertson as next SNP leader
1 year, 10 months ago

Brian Cox backs Angus Robertson as next SNP leader

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Shift to right will ‘destroy’ SNP, warns deputy Westminster leader
1 year, 10 months ago

Shift to right will ‘destroy’ SNP, warns deputy Westminster leader

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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. Writing in The National newspaper, the SNP’s deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black warned any …

‘Preposterous’ to readmit former SNP members during leadership race – Swinney
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Preposterous’ to readmit former SNP members during leadership race – Swinney

The Independent  

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A time to quit: The Hindu Editorial on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First Minister of Scotland
1 year, 10 months ago

A time to quit: The Hindu Editorial on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First Minister of Scotland

The Hindu  

When Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, announced her resignation on Wednesday, comparisons were immediately drawn between her decision and that of Jacinda Ardern, the former New Zealand Prime Minister who quit last month citing burnout. Ms Sturgeon rose to power in 2014 after Alex Salmond, the Scottish National Party’s former leader quit following a defeat in a Scottish …

Soul-searching for Scotland's SNP after Sturgeon quits
1 year, 10 months ago

Soul-searching for Scotland's SNP after Sturgeon quits

The Hindu  

The Scottish National Party on Thursday faced calls to postpone a special conference aimed at reviving its troubled push for independence, after the surprise resignation of leader Nicola Sturgeon. After more than eight eventful years as Scotland's first minister and SNP chief, Ms. Sturgeon said on Wednesday she lacked the "energy" to carry on and would step down. There is …

Key challenges to be faced by Sturgeon’s successor as First Minister
1 year, 10 months ago

Key challenges to be faced by Sturgeon’s successor as First Minister

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Nicola Sturgeon dodges question on ‘missing’ £600,000 campaign funds
1 year, 10 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon dodges question on ‘missing’ £600,000 campaign funds

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’
1 year, 10 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

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Nicola Sturgeon resigns – live: Tearful Scottish first minister says ‘politics is brutal’ as she quits
1 year, 11 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon resigns – live: Tearful Scottish first minister says ‘politics is brutal’ as she quits

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Nicola Sturgeon’s historic career as First Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon’s historic career as First Minister

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Sturgeon resignation: Possible candidates to be new First Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Sturgeon resignation: Possible candidates to be new First Minister

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Scotland leader Nicola Sturgeon, outspoken advocate of Scottish independence, resigns
1 year, 11 months ago

Scotland leader Nicola Sturgeon, outspoken advocate of Scottish independence, resigns

LA Times  

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister for the last eight years, announces at a news conference that she is resigning. Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, the face of her country’s independence movement for the last eight years, announced Wednesday her intention to resign amid criticism of her drive to make it easier for people to legally change genders. Sturgeon’s announcement caught political …

Sturgeon ‘open’ to replicating Greens deal at council level
2 years, 8 months ago

Sturgeon ‘open’ to replicating Greens deal at council level

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SNP is right party to lead Glasgow, insists Sturgeon
2 years, 9 months ago

SNP is right party to lead Glasgow, insists Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon calls ex-Britain First deputy leader ‘racist’ in tense confrontation
3 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon calls ex-Britain First deputy leader ‘racist’ in tense confrontation

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Salmond vs Sturgeon: Your complete guide to the ‘whole sorry story’
3 years, 9 months ago

Salmond vs Sturgeon: Your complete guide to the ‘whole sorry story’

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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Salmond, cleared of sexual assault charges last year, has claimed senior SNP figures around …

Scottish Labour leader to stand against Nicola Sturgeon in her own constituency
3 years, 10 months ago

Scottish Labour leader to stand against Nicola Sturgeon in her own constituency

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Nicola Sturgeon wants another independence vote 'come hell or high water'
5 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon wants another independence vote 'come hell or high water'

The Telegraph  

The First Minister claimed that "many people" would agree that Westminster's treatment of Scotland during the Brexit process marked the "material change in circumstances" needed for the SNP to have a mandate for a vote. She claimed that if the former foreign secretary became the next PM it would send many people across the UK into “utter despair”. Ms Sturgeon …

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