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Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP

A spokeswoman for the former first minister said she would stay away from Holyrood this week as her successor is due to set out his priorities.

The Independent UK

Holyrood and Westminster 'should work together to promote Scotland'

The recently-appointed Scotland Office minister urged more collaboration as he attends the Tartan Week celebrations in New York

Insider UK

Shona Robison takes on biggest role yet after almost 25 years at Holyrood

Ms Robison has been made Deputy First Minister by new First Minister Humza Yousaf.

The Independent UK

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Glasgow MSP Humza Yousaf confirmed as First Minister of Scotland following Holyrood vote

Humza Yousaf was announced as the new leader of the SNP yesterday and has now been confirmed as the First Minister of Scotland after Nicola Sturgeon stepped down.

Glasgow Live

Alex Cole-Hamilton puts himself forward to be first minister

The Scottish LibDem leader, whose party has four MSPs in Holyrood, has put himself in the running ahead of a vote in Holyrood on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

Staff left to work 'unpaid hours' in Forth Valley over concerns about impact of waiting times

The issue was one of several brought up during Cathie Cowan's appearance in front of the Holyrood committee.

Daily Record

Douglas Ross rapped over 'liar' accusation during Nicola Sturgeon's fiery last FMQs

DOUGLAS Ross was rapped in Holyrood as he accused Nicola Sturgeon of lying over membership figures in a fiery last stand for the First Minister in…

The National (Scotland)

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Holyrood Weekly podcast: SNP membership figures, Spring Budget and more

Our political reporters discuss the ins and outs of the SNP membership number row in this week's podcast

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners call for radical action on UK gun laws ahead of anniversary of Dunblane tragedy

Legal loopholes have been exposed by the Sunday Mail, which have led to calls for governments in Holyrood and Westminster to take action.

Daily Record

Angus Robertson backs Humza Yousaf in the race to be next SNP leader

The Scottish Constitution Secretary cited Mr Yousaf’s willingness to ‘take on the Tories’ as a reason for his endorsement.

The Independent UK

Young Edinburgh activists halt city centre traffic as part of global climate strike

A crowd of young activists halted traffic in Edinburgh on Friday as they campaigned against the extraction of fossil fuels. A crowd marched from the Meadows down to Holyrood.

Edinburgh Live

Holyrood committee backs eviction ban and rent freeze extension

The Bill will now be voted on by all MSPs before it is finally approved

Insider UK

Ash Regan's independence referendum plans not 'realistic', Humza Yousaf says

THE proposal put forward by Ash Regan to treat every Holyrood or Westminster election as a de facto referendum is not “realistic”, Humza…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf says he is 'only candidate' to protect independence majority at Holyrood

HUMZA Yousaf has said he is the only candidate in the SNP's leadership contest who can "protect" the pro-independence majority at Holyrood

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The Conversation

How Nicola Sturgeon mastered the art of public image and won support for a decade

With Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, the UK has lost an expert in constructing a public image and winning support across political divides. Sturgeon led the Scottish National Party (SNP) to an unprecedented five electoral victories – three in Westminster and two in her home parliament of Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

MP Joanna Cherry rules out running in SNP leadership contest

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has ruled out taking part in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, saying the next leader must come from Holyrood, have…

The National (Scotland)

Angry Stephen Kerr called out for noisy Holyrood speech

STEPHEN Kerr was called out by the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday after delivering a noisy response to an SNP MSP’s…

Daily Record

'Surge' in youth vaping sees Ayrshire MSP raise her concerns in Holyrood

Siobhian Brown stressed more must be done to save 'generations of children' becoming 'addicted to nicotine'.

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The National (Scotland)

'Serious concerns': Scottish Tories accused of failing to follow Holyrood procedure

SNP MSP Emma Roddick raised a point of order in the Scottish Parliament ahead of two debates tabled in the name of Tory MSP Miles Briggs, on…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood Weekly: The National launches first podcast in new series

THE National has launched a new weekly podcast bringing you the latest political news, gossip and insight from the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK

Could Westminster and Holyrood face a constitutional clash over gender law?

Rishi Sunak could be set for a major clash with the Scottish Government, with speculation that he will move to block its gender recognition law.

Daily Record

Bid to increase height of Glenkens turbines heading to Holyrood

Energiekontor UK has lodged an appeal with the Scottish Government over its planned development at Glenshimmeroch near Dalry

The National (Scotland)

SNP's 60 questions for Unionists defending 'Westminster control'

HOLYROOD’S Unionist party leaders are facing an avalanche of questions from the SNP on their “continued support for Westminster control”.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP poses with pubic wig and Holyrood 'flasher' amid police probe into incident

A TORY MSP met with a gender-critical activist who “flashed” Holyrood while wearing a pubic wig before the passage of controversial gender…

The Independent UK

Marathon Holyrood session likely as MSPs debate 150 amendments to new gender law

The Bill will go to a final vote this week.

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