First Minister

Humza Yousaf should focus on public services and the economy, not independence (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Yousaf’s right, our politics are 'toxic'. And the SNP are mostly to blame Susan Dalgety

Universities rely on foreign students to help cover the cost of educating Scottish students (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Free university tuition in Scotland may not survive growing pressures John McLellan

A service is held to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey (Picture: Susannah Ireland/PA)

Stone of Destiny? King Charles should sit on Breeze Block of Jewson's instead Vladimir McTavish

SNP MP Joanna Cherry's appearance at The Stand comedy club has been cancelled after staff complained about her views (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Gender issue sees free speech under attack – John McLellan John McLellan

In 2012, Nicola Sturgeon took a fateful decision to reduce student nursing places (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How SNP Health Secretaries created the NHS staffing crisis – Ian Murray Ian Murray

By 2035, there will be more than 1.7 million people aged 60 and over in Scotland (Picture: Joe Giddens/PA)

Yousaf's biggest challenge will be finding a way to fix the social care crisis Susan Dalgety

The film, Adult Human Female, was due to be shown at Edinburgh University’s Gordon Aikman lecture theatre on Wednesday evening but protesters blocked the entrance hours before the screening time

Yousaf signals support for screening of controversial film Ian Swanson

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill confirms she will attend coronation Sam Johnson

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab quit after an official inquiry found he had bullied civil servants (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

SNP's dominance of Scottish politics could be over – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

Conservative MP Scott Benton was stripped of the party whip after he was filmed appearing to suggest he could break parliamentary rules to help gambling lobbyists

Working-age poverty has risen by seven times as much in Scotland as in the UK Ian Murray

Humza Yousaf needs to focus on running the country (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Yousaf must switch off SNP soap opera and address these five real-world problems Alex Cole-Hamilton

When Nicola Sturgeon resigned, she promised to ensure care-experienced young people 'grow up nurtured and loved' (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Will Sturgeon act over ‘unhomely’ children’s home? – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Humza Yousaf pulls a face (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Poor Humza Yousaf even has to face one of the big boys from his old school Vladimir McTavish

Eighty per cent of 16 and 17-year-old homeless people were asked to leave their family home (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Appointment of a housing minister provides fresh hope about homelessness Ewan Aitken

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone says the new rules for the public attending First Minister's Questions are "deeply regrettable". Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA Wire

Strict new rules for public attending FMQs Ian Swanson

Peter Murrell first met Nicola Sturgeon while he was working as a PR consultant during the Govan-by-election in 1988 (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon had ‘no prior knowledge’ of husbands arrest Patrick Hollis

Protesters pictured outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow earlier this year

Abortion clinic buffer zones should be a high priority for Yousaf Alex Cole-Hamilton

New First Minister Humza Yousaf acknowledged during the leadership contest the need to build a 'sustainable majority' for independence (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

What now for independence under Humza Yousaf? – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Festival shows our businesses are committed - Liz McAreavey Liz McAreavey

Things are looking up for Scottish football team and drivers on Ferry Road (Steve Welsh/PA)

A good omen for Scotland’s chances in Euro 2024? – Vladimir McTavish Vladimir McTavish

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Health minister Matheson has much catching up to do - Sue Webber Sue Webber

The full Cabinet assemble on the steps of Bute House, the First Minister's official residence, in Charlotte Square.
First Minister Humza Yousaf is in the front and centre, with (left to right) on the back row: Angela Constance, Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Mairi McAllan, Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition, Angus Robertson, Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Shirley-Anne Sommerville, Secretary for Social Justice, and Mairi Geougeon, Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, and on the front row: Jenny Gilruth, Secretary for Education and Skills, Neil Gray, Secretary for Wellbeing, Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Shona Robinson, Deputy First Minister and Secretary for Finance and Michael Matheson, Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care.

Scotland's new Cabinet: Meet Humza Yousaf's top team Ian Swanson

Nicola Sturgeon signs her official letter of resignation as First Minister to King Charles III (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Why I stood to become Scotland's next First Minster – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Humza Yousaf says he wants to harness the power of football to benefit communities across Scotland.

Yousaf pledges free football club membership for poorer children Ian Swanson

SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan, left, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes (Picture: Paul Campbell/PA)

I've total confidence in integrity of SNP leadership election – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Being stuck in a traffic jam is no one's idea of fun (Picture: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

West Edinburgh's traffic gridlock looks set to get a lot worse Vladimir McTavish

The number of rough-sleepers dropped dramatically during the Covid pandemic (Picture: Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)

Next First Minister must prioritise ending homelessness – Ewan Aitken Ewan Aitken

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes is the preferred choice among the public, according to polls (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Will SNP reject candidate who makes best case for independence? Ian Swanson

Humza Yousaf speaks during the SNP leadership debate in Aberdeen on Sunday (Picture: Craig Brough/PA)

Humza Yousaf can inspire Scotland to win its independence – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Kate Forbes, left, Ash Regan, and Humza Yousaf are standing to become leader of the SNP (Picture: Andy Buchanan/pool via Getty Images)

Humza Yousaf laughed at my jokes, I'm not so sure Kate Forbes would Vladimir McTavish

Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes will go head to head in the BBC's SNP leadership debate in Edinburgh (Photos: PA)

BBC seeks audience for SNP leadership debate Ian Swanson

Humza Yousaf is one of three contenders to become leader of the SNP and Scotland's next First Minister. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Humza Yousaf pledges the arts will be at the 'heart of policymaking’ if he is FM Brian Ferguson

Susan Morrison inadvertently picked up a turnip recipe and a letter to Scottish Gas, rather than her speech to the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

My big Holyrood speech was a zinger – but then it turned into a turnip recipe Susan Morrison

Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf are due to appear at the Lothian hustings on Friday.

Leading SNP figures in Capital back Humza Yousaf Ian Swanson

Kate Forbes visits the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh during her campaign to become SNP leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Kate Forbes is head and shoulders above the other candidates be FM Christine Grahame

Fireworks exploded over Edinburgh Castle as the city's Hogmanay festival returned. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Hogmanay chiefs warn alcohol curbs will inflict “substantial damage" on culture Brian Ferguson

Angus Robertson was originally seen as a leading contender to become the next First Minister, but after deciding not to run he is now backing Humza Yousaf.

Angus Robertson declares 'It has to be Humza' Ian Swanson

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will step down along with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, paving the way for generational change at the top of the SNP and the Scottish Government (Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament)

A host of Sturgeon's policies look set to be ditched by whoever replaces her Ian Swanson

Kayleigh O'Neill

Why International Women’s Day is needed now more than ever – Kayleigh O’Neill Kayleigh O’Neill

The three SNP leadership candidates: Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan (Picture: PA)

SNP hustings are no longer a 'safe space’ for the candidates, the poor dears John McLellan

Nicola Sturgeon won eight back-to-back election victories during her record-breaking time in office (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP rivals must seek to appeal to public, not just party – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf are in a race which has already seen plenty controversy

Kate Forbes' personal views have not sunk her SNP leadership bid after all Ian Swanson

Ash Regan launches her leadership campaign with the Queensferry Crossing as backdrop

Ash Regan says she is SNP 'candidate for change' Ian Swanson