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Former first minister admits deleting WhatsApp messages at Covid inquiry but rejects secrecy claims
Scotland’s first minister’s testimony raises fresh concerns over transparency around official communication during pandemic
Humza Yousaf cannot offer a convincing route to the independence his party demands
Labour says Michael Matheson’s position is untenable after admitting his children used his iPad while on holiday
More than 50 Labour MPs defy their party leader to call for a ceasefire in Gaza
Labour MPs will be ordered to abstain on amendment but pressure is rising on them from activists and constituents
Humza Yousaf’s decision to freeze levy next year widens rift with local authorities, which warn of looming public service cuts
Poll showing record low voter interest in prioritising the constitutional question will challenge first minister
First minister announces plans to tap markets for infrastructure funding in speech to party conference
Backed by the SNP, his new plan for a second vote to leave UK is likely to fall flat
Yousaf says party can claim ‘mandate’ for second vote to leave UK if nationalists win majority of Scottish seats at next UK election
MP for East Kilbride’s switch to Tories is a blow for Humza Yousaf on the eve of his party’s conference
Lisa Cameron MP says she quit Scottish National party over ‘toxic and bullying’ treatment from colleagues
Scotland’s first minister dismisses speculation over position in wake of crushing by-election defeat
Opposition leader says by-election result in Scotland ‘blew the doors off’ after 20 percentage point swing from SNP
Latest census data highlights country’s demographic challenges, with 23% rise in over-65s
Increase in social security budget to £6.3bn comes as SNP’s Yousaf seeks to outflank a resurgent Labour party
Murray Foote rejoins party after stepping down over membership figures row
Keir Starmer’s socially conservative stance threatens to alienate voters in Scotland ahead of general election
Drug-related fatalities last year fell by 21% from 2021 but levels remain far higher than the UK average
Constituents trigger recall vote after Margaret Ferrier was found to have broken Covid travel rules
Probe has moved beyond ‘initial complaints’ as scandal continues to trouble party leadership
Ruling SNP calls for ‘bold and radical’ policy changes to reduce harm and deaths
Councillors rule out rejoining Norway as archipelago considers ‘alternative forms of governance’
Accountants provide a qualified audit opinion after highlighting missing documents
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