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A crisis week for the Scottish National Party

The SNP was this week frantically seeking to manage the fallout from the arrest of its former chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, in an investigation into party finances.

The Week

The missing fortune, the luxury caravan and the couple in disgrace — is this the implosion of the SNP?

In-fighting, plummeting poll ratings and a humiliating police investigation — each day brings a new scandal for the Scottish National Party. Euan McColm reports on Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell and the unfolding chaos at the heart of Scottish politics

Evening Standard

Yousaf and Forbes urge SNP members to stay with party after auditors disclosure

First minister reveals firm resigned several months ago but that he did not find out until first NEC meeting as party leader

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OPINION - The SNP are learning exactly where arrogance and leadership cults lead

Bankcrupties, as Ernest Hemingway put it, happen “in two ways — gradually and then suddenly”. That quip captures the tragi-farce playing out in the SNP. The party which rode the high horse of Scottish nationalism as the governing party at Holyrood since 2007 also captured support south of the border.…

Evening Standard

SNP members ‘dismayed and quite shocked’ by police probe – Michelle Thomson

Michelle Thomson, who ran Kate Forbes’ leadership campaign, said there needed to be improvements in the SNP’s governance.

The Independent UK

Ian Blackford urges SNP to 'come together' during 'challenging period'

The former Westminster leader’s comments came just 24 hours after SNP president Mike Russell said Scottish independence cannot be secured in the immediate future amid the ongoing police investigation into party finances.

Daily Record

Scottish Lib Dems back call for Humza Yousaf to appoint Scottish languages minister

Lib Dems education spokesperson Willie Rennie has said the Scottish Government should appoint a Scottish languages minister.

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As the SNP loses its iron grip on Scotland, Labour must seize this golden opportunity

The party’s extremely long stretch in power at Holyrood is finally catching up with it

The Guardian - UK

All Under One Banner publishes amended speaker list for independence rally

All Under One Banner has published an amended list of speakers for next month's rally.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes calls on Scottish Government to ditch fishing ban proposals

KATE Forbes has called on the Scottish Government to ditch its controversial plans to ban fishing in some coastal areas.

The National (Scotland)

Church leader's claim conversion therapy ban would 'criminalise Christians' disputed

Rev Dr William Philip, of The Tron Church, claimed that a ban on conversion practices would criminalise the ordinary work of churches.

The National (Scotland)

Forbes plans ‘heavy thinking’ on policy while out of Scottish Government

Former finance secretary vows to be 'thoroughly engaged' in debate on nation's economy

Insider UK

Kate Forbes hints she wanted to stay on in Cabinet but up to FM to pick his top team

Forbes said that she would be using her time on the backbenches to do some 'heavy thinking' on policy and the future of the independence campaign.

The National (Scotland)

Forbes plans ‘heavy thinking’ on policy while out of Scottish Government

One of Humza Yousaf’s key allies said the former finance secretary could come back to the Cabinet ‘when the time is right for her’.

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The Guardian - UK

Yousaf and Sunak … politics is making progress but society must catch up

A truly equitable country is still some way off despite recent successes at the very top

The National (Scotland)

Highly Protected Marine Areas and the storm brewing in Scotland's coastal waters

IT is one of the many issues that divided the SNP leadership candidates – although it is perhaps the one the public know the least about.

The National (Scotland)

SNP division after Humza Yousaf election ‘overestimated’, expert says

THE SNP is likely to follow a "path of unity" despite the “vociferous” criticism between candidates during the leadership contest, a…

The National (Scotland)

War of words after SNP MSP calls for end to deal with 'extremist' Greens

A WAR of words has broken out between an SNP grandee and the Scottish Greens after he called the party “fringe extremists” and called for an…

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The Guardian - UK

The SNP is the most vulnerable it’s been in a long time. But only a fool would write it off

While Humza Yousaf faces an uphill battle reviving his party, Britain continues to slowly come apart at the seams, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The National (Scotland)

First Minister Humza Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Humza Yousaf described his new Cabinet as a 'changing of the guard' as MSPs backed the appointments

The Independent UK

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

The new Scottish First Minister chose his ministers on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf: Margaret Ferrier should stand down for 'reckless action'

HUMZA Yousaf has said he would look forward to fighting a by-election in Margaret Ferrier’s seat after her "reckless action".

The National (Scotland)

Top Kate Forbes ally challenges official line on why she left government

THE official reason given for Kate Forbes’s exit from government has been challenged by one of her key allies.

The Independent UK

Yousaf defends need for independence minister in Scottish Government

Douglas Ross said the appointment had been made at the expense of ‘key ministerial posts’.

The Independent UK

Winning by-election in Ferrier’s seat would take ‘hard work’ – Yousaf

A Commons committee has recommended the former SNP MP is suspended from the House for 30 days for coronavirus rule-breaking in 2020.

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