Scottish Greens' Ross Greer says ‘Zionism is racism’ SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Ross Greer has said Zionism is racist and described the creation of Israel as an "act of ethnic cleansing". The National (Scotland) · 15h ago
Humza Yousaf takes fresh swipe at Kate Forbes in new book HUMZA Yousaf has taken aim at leadership rival Kate Forbes in his new book as he accused her camp of having “no intention of playing a constructive role” during his time as first minister ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
Humza Yousaf reveals why he didn't sue Elon Musk after bitter online feud FORMER first minister Humza Yousaf has revealed why he chose not to sue billionaire Twitter/X owner Elon Musk ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 27
Andy Burnham urged to blacklist Scottish firm linked to illegal Israeli settlement ANDY Burnham has been urged to “blacklist” a company with links to illegal Israeli settlements from a license to drill in the North Sea by a… The National (Scotland) · Sep 13
Greens making no secret of targeting Nicola Sturgeon supporters The Greens forgave the end of the Bute House Agreement but it's clear they won't forget as they go after Nicola Sturgeon supporters ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid among 600 urging MSPs to stand up to far right FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon, author Val McDermid, and actor Kate Dickie have signed an open letter to MSPs calling on them to tackle the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Humza Yousaf to speak alongside Palestinian ambassador in book tour Humza Yousaf will appear alongside the Palestinian ambassador to the UK as part of a series of events to promote his new book. The National (Scotland) · Aug 24
Swinney urges commentators to ‘consider impact of words’ after Jason Arday death Scotland’s First Minister described the death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday as being a ‘deeply concerning and sad case’. Evening Standard · Aug 15
On oil and trans rights, are the SNP getting balance right – or just moving right? THE SNP have entered a period of soul-searching after their defeat in Aberdeen. The National (Scotland) · Jul 12
I was a slam dunk for SNP leader until my gay marriage comments, claims Kate Forbes KATE Forbes has claimed she was seen as the “slam dunk” candidate to lead the SNP until she publicly set out her conservative Christian views on… The National (Scotland) · Jul 3
Famous Scots back 'reclaim our streets' rally after racist attacks in Edinburgh COMEDIAN Frankie Boyle, writer Paul Laverty, and former first minister Humza Yousaf are among the famous faces calling on Scots to join a “reclaim… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Muslim groups hit out at ‘poisonous far-right narrative’ for ‘shocking’ Edinburgh attacks A man has been charged after five people were injured in the incident in Edinburgh on Friday The Independent UK · Jun 21
Former New York lawyer jailed for three years for targeting Nadia El-Nakla A MAN convicted of threatening or abusive behaviour towards Scotland's senior law officer and the wife of a former Scottish First Minister was… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19
I worked with three First Ministers as a Yes activist. Here's how I'd rate them JOHN Swinney has been the best first minister at engaging with the grassroots Scottish independence movement while Nicola Sturgeon "largely… The National (Scotland) · Jun 12
The National (Scotland) · Jun 6 Humza Yousaf reveals his reaction to raids on SNP HQ and Murrell and Sturgeon's house FORMER Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf says he thought Nicola Sturgeon looked “quite a broken women” during a television interview in the…
Evening Standard · Jun 6 Yousaf says Sturgeon looked ‘quite a broken woman’ discussing Murrell confession The former first minister said the police raid on the SNP offices left him ‘utterly gobsmacked’.
The Guardian - UK · May 27 Humza Yousaf says Peter Murrell deserves ‘hefty’ sentence for embezzlement Former first minister speaks out after SNP’s ex-chief executive pleaded guilty to stealing £400,000 from party UK politics live – latest updates
The Independent UK · May 20 Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life An MSP for 10 years and a Government minister for six, the former teacher now becomes John Swinney’s second-in-command.
Evening Standard · May 13 Swinney says he rescued SNP from ‘enormous peril’ after 2024 election result Mr Swinney said that the party was ‘in danger of collapse’ when he became First Minister.
Evening Standard · Apr 25 Swinney recalls late-night talk with wife that led to him becoming FM John Swinney was speaking at an event with actor Martin Compston.
Evening Standard · Apr 12 Reform UK ‘in it to win it’ at Holyrood election, leader Lord Offord declares Lord Malcolm Offord said Reform could win constituency seats at Holyrood as well as return regional list MSPs.
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Power in Scotland will be the SNP’s to lose once again ANALYSIS : It will be Labour and Conservative failures, rather than any SNP success, that set the nationalists on course for a fifth consecutive term at Holyrood. As Sean O’Grady explains, the result of the 2026 Scottish parliamentary election will have an air of ‘unfinished business’
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Zia Yusuf brands Reform candidate’s Nazi salute ‘abhorrent’ but stands by party’s vetting process Reform UK home affairs spokesman insisted the party has taken action after a series of ‘abhorrent’ incidents
Evening Standard · Mar 29 Yousaf: SNP must reflect on criticism in case of sex offender ex-council leader Jordan Linden was convicted of 10 separate offences on Thursday, including five sexual assaults.
Evening Standard · Mar 29 Zia Yusuf calls ‘Nazi salute’ photo and comments by some candidates abhorrent It comes after Reform UK’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord stood by his Holyrood candidates, after past social media posts emerged.