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Humza Yousaf Wins Race to Be Scotland’s Next Leader, Vowing to Revive Independence

Scottish nationalists picked Humza Yousaf to be the country's next leader on Monday after a bitterly fought contest that exposed deep divisions in his party over policy and a stalled independence campaign. The 37-year-old practicing Muslim succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party (SNP) and will…

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Scotland's new SNP leader Yousaf: I will challenge UK veto on gender reform bill

The newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party Humza Yousaf said Britain had no right to veto Scotland's gender reform bill, pledging to challenge London's move to block a bill that makes it easier for people to change their legal gender.

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Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s next leader faces independence challenge

Humza Yousaf, the man set to become Scotland's first Muslim leader after a bruising contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon, is an experienced minister who faces a tough task uniting the Scottish National Party around its independence bid.

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SNP leadership debate shows a party at war with itself

Ferocious STV battle reveals fissures within Scottish National party as Forbes, Yousaf and Regan trade blows

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Channel 4 to host live TV debate with SNP leadership candidates

CHANNEL 4 has confirmed plans for a live TV debate between the three candidates in the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland)

SNP leadership race: who’s in the running and what happens next?

Three candidates have met the nominations threshold to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Would-be Scottish leader under fire over gay marriage stance

A front-runner to become Scotland’s next leader is fighting to keep her campaign alive amid a backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage

The Independent UK

After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon.

Al Jazeera

Forbes kicks off bid to lead Scotland, would have opposed gay marriage

(This Feb. 20 story has been refiled to correct a typo in paragraph 3)

Reuters

Scotland's health minister Humza Yousaf to run for country's leadership

Scottish Health Minister Humza Yousaf said on Saturday he would run in the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader and first minister.

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West Lothian SNP councillors say First Minister was 'exemplary'

They've been paying tribute to her following her resignation announcement earlier this week

Daily Record

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Mr Swinney said the decision not to run came after he "thought carefully" about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was "right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country".

Daily Record

After Nicola Sturgeon, what's next for Scottish independence?

In the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation, it cannot be overlooked that she became leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after it had suffered a double blow. The party had failed to achieve its cherished goal of independence in 2014, and lost its (then) best asset, Alex Salmond.

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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's resignation has echoes of Jacinda Ardern's exit

The New Zealand PM cited burnout, while Sturgeon blamed the "brutality" of public life.

Evening Standard

When did Nicola Sturgeon become First Minister of Scotland?

The Scottish National Party leader drops a huge political bombshell by calling it quits and has ‘no obvious successor’

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as First Minister including work as MSP for Glasgow Southside

The First Minister of Scotland has today (February 15) stepped down from her role, citing that it was the "right timing" to allow someone else to take up her position.

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon praised by West Lothian SNP leader for 'exemplary leadership'

Janet Campbell shares surprise at First Minister's resignation and praises premiership as " head and shoulders" above anyone else who has held the post

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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.

WEKU

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon, supporter of independence and trans rights, will resign

Nicola Sturgeon will resign from her first minister post, she announced Wednesday. The move is prompting a new conversations about trans rights, independence and Jacinda Ardern.

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon resignation decision key points as First Minister leaves post

Nicola Sturgeon is stepping down from her position as First Minister of Scotland, after over eight years as leader of the people - - here is all you need to know from her announcement.

Edinburgh Live

Key points from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation speech as First Minister steps down

The First Minister of Scotland will be stepping down from her position after over eight years leading the people of Scotland - here is all you need to know from her announcement.

Radio France Internationale

Scotland's independence champion Nicola Sturgeon announces shock resignation

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party, has announced her decision to resign after eight years leading the devolved government in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon ‘to stand down as Scotland’s First Minister’

Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as Scotland’s First Minister after eight years in the role, according to reports.The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader is expected to make the announcement in a news conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning.The BBC reported a source close to Ms Sturgeon saying: “She’s had…

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Where to watch Nicola Sturgeon today as she resigns as SNP leader

Scottish National Party leader expected to say she is standing down

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