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Nicola Sturgeon succession race begins as all eyes focus on John Swinney

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the intentions of the Deputy First Minister are crucial

Daily Record

Who is Kate Forbes? The former minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

KATE Forbes could be a contender in the race to replace Humza Yousaf.

The National (Scotland)

Perthshire MSP John Swinney praises First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she announces resignation

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has resigned saying she feels it is time to allow someone else a chance to lead, prompting the North Perthshire MSP and her deputy John Swinney to praise her time in power.

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What happens now as Nicola Sturgeon steps down as SNP leader?

NICOLA Sturgeon’s resignation leaves her party facing a leadership ballot as well as an imminent vacancy at the head of the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon replacement odds as First Minister quits - who are the runners and riders

Nicola Sturgeon made the bombshell announcement today that she will resign as Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader after recognising the time had come to step aside from her post

Daily Mirror

Nicola Sturgeon's successor as SNP leader? Six candidates for top job

The out-going First Minister refused to say who she would prefer to take over from her.

Daily Record

Possible candidates to be new First Minister of Scotland

There are several candidates who could be appointed to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

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Nicola Sturgeon dubbed ‘finest public servant’ of devolution age

Supporters of Nicola Sturgeon have paid tribute to the outgoing First Minister as she tendered her resignation at Bute House on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: Who will replace first minister after shock resignation announcement

Following the first minister's shock resignation announcement on Wednesday, talk has already begun over who could replace Nicola Sturgeon as the new leader of the SNP.

Edinburgh Live

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister?

NICOLA Sturgeon has announced that she will step down as First Minister after more than eight years.

The National (Scotland)

Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon? Scottish leadership runners and riders

From trusted deputy first minister John Swinney to Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf, here are the possible names in the hat

The Guardian - UK

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

Angus Robertson and Humza Yousaf also among early favourites to replace Ms Sturgeon after her dramatic resignation

The Independent UK

Sturgeon resignation: Possible candidates to be new First Minister

There are several new candidates who could be appointed the next First Minister.

The Independent UK

Green councillors demand 'emergency summit' with John Swinney over budget

GREEN councillors have demanded that the Deputy First Minister witness the extent of cuts facing Glasgow at an emergency summit on Wednesday.

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Council calls for "adequate" funding following Scottish Government's sanctions threat

Cabinet secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville threatened councils with financial sanctions if they did not deliver on three specific education aims

Daily Record

Scottish Government to withhold £233m from councils unless teacher numbers protected

EXCLUSIVE: A letter seen by the Record shows that the potential claw back sum is over £200m

Daily Record

Striking teachers to hit Nicola Sturgeon constituency in Glasgow with 'targeted' action

The EIS has escalated an industrial dispute with the Scottish Government over pay and conditions.

The Independent UK

‘Assiduous’ efforts being made to balance budget, says Swinney

The Deputy First Minister said some minor spending pledges will potentially be delayed to next year.

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SNP/Green Government warned of "massive" council tax rises if teacher cuts blocked

Council chiefs have sounded the alarm over Government plans to halt cuts in teacher posts

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood votes to back 'progressive' Scottish Government budget

MSPs have voted to back the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans in a Holyrood vote.

The Independent UK

MSPs back Scottish Government budget

The Deputy First Minister told MSPs he was still dealing with an overspend of £100 million in this financial year.

The Independent UK

Budget delivers priorities of progressive government, says Swinney

MSPs are debating the Scottish Government’s budget at stage one on Thursday.

Insider UK

Swinney urges MSPs to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

Government's fiscal plans will now be debated, although the coalition has the power to pass its measures despite any opposition

The Independent UK

MSPs urged to back ‘meaningful and progressive’ budget

The budget will be debated in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Section 35 'has to go' under Labour's UK constitution plans, John Swinney says

SECTION 35 of the Scotland Act “has to go” if a UK Labour government is serious about constitutional change, the Deputy First Minister has…

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