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of snp failure, itn— after almost two decades of snp failure, int 22, _ after almost two decades of snp failure, i'm 22, i— after almost two decades of snp failure, i'm 22, i don't— after almost two decades of snp| failure, i'm 22, i don't remember after almost two decades of snp . failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scottand— failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that — failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that wasn't _ failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that wasn't a _ failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that wasn't a threat - failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that wasn't a threat in - failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that wasn't a threat in the failures— scotland that wasn't a threat in the failures of— scotland that wasn't a threat in the failures of the _ scotland that wasn't a threat in the failures of the snp. _ scotland that wasn't a threat in the failures of the snp. i— scotland that wasn't a threat in the failures of the snp. i doubt - scotland that wasn't a threat in the failures of the snp. i doubt the -
of snp failure, itn— after almost two decades of snp failure, int 22, _ after almost two decades of snp failure, i'm 22, i— after almost two decades of snp failure, i'm 22, i don't— after almost two decades of snp| failure, i'm 22, i don't remember after almost two decades of snp . failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scottand— failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that — failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that wasn't _ failure, i'm 22, i don't remember a scotland that...
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a lot of signs that people are coalescing in the snp, some seniorfigures the snp, some senior figures around john swinney. he might not run but if he does, the big question is what question does he answer? a lot of people would suggest he could only really be a caretaker leader. this is looking back to the past of the party, someone who was really on their way out and so, there is a concern that he might not be able to solve the underlying problems for the snp, the problems of public services, housing, advancing independence, the social issues and so on. it mightjust be he gets to the general election where the ride will be tough for them and then they had to re—address this issue. will be tough for them and then they had to re-address this issue.- had to re-address this issue. chris, it is not all— had to re-address this issue. chris, it is not all about _ had to re-address this issue. chris, it is not all about here, _ had to re-address this issue. chris, it is not all about here, it _ had to re-address this issue. chris, it is not all about here, it is - it is not all about her
a lot of signs that people are coalescing in the snp, some seniorfigures the snp, some senior figures around john swinney. he might not run but if he does, the big question is what question does he answer? a lot of people would suggest he could only really be a caretaker leader. this is looking back to the past of the party, someone who was really on their way out and so, there is a concern that he might not be able to solve the underlying problems for the snp, the problems of public services,...
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how is the snp doing at the moment, leader. how is the snp doing at the moment. under— leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the _ leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the pressure - leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the pressure of- leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the pressure of a l moment, under the pressure of a general election? i moment, under the pressure of a general election?— general election? i think they are feelin: general election? i think they are feeling the _ general election? i think they are feeling the pressure _ general election? i think they are feeling the pressure from - general election? i think they are feeling the pressure from labour| general election? i think they are l feeling the pressure from labour in scotland when you look at polling. labour is creeping up on the snp. they could be stealing some seats from the snp if polling is anything to go by and they are feeling that pressure on their backs. the snp has not had its troubles since humza yousaf became leader and he is going to want
how is the snp doing at the moment, leader. how is the snp doing at the moment. under— leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the _ leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the pressure - leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the pressure of- leader. how is the snp doing at the moment, under the pressure of a l moment, under the pressure of a general election? i moment, under the pressure of a general election?— general election? i think they are feelin:...
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for years, you didn't really see many splits within the snp, they were kind of kept in the snp, they were kind of kept in the background because you had two hugely powerful and charismatic leaders under alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. that's gone now and the next few months could be just as difficult as the past few months. nick, tell us more about where the party itself goes from here, and who indeed? you talk about kate forbes, but who else might replace humza yousaf? i but who else might replace humza yousaf? ., , but who else might replace humza yousaf? ~' , ., ., ., , yousaf? i think they are two names bein: yousaf? i think they are two names being discussed _ yousaf? i think they are two names being discussed in _ yousaf? i think they are two names being discussed in the _ yousaf? i think they are two names being discussed in the snp - yousaf? i think they are two names being discussed in the snp this - being discussed in the snp this afternoon. john sweeney is one of them, you'll remember he was nicola sturgeon's loyal deputy for years, often by her side at her trickiest mom
for years, you didn't really see many splits within the snp, they were kind of kept in the snp, they were kind of kept in the background because you had two hugely powerful and charismatic leaders under alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. that's gone now and the next few months could be just as difficult as the past few months. nick, tell us more about where the party itself goes from here, and who indeed? you talk about kate forbes, but who else might replace humza yousaf? i but who else might...
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first. — of the snp leadership contest. first. witi— of the snp leadership contest. first, will there be a contest? if there _ first, will there be a contest? if there is, — first, will there be a contest? if there is, will it be as divisive as there is, will it be as divisive as the test— there is, will it be as divisive as the test one _ there is, will it be as divisive as the last one or not? who will emerge from it? _ the last one or not? who will emerge from it? at _ the last one or not? who will emerge from it? at the moment, there is a certain— from it? at the moment, there is a certain amount of momentum forjohn swinney— certain amount of momentum forjohn swinney who did the job nearly 20 years— swinney who did the job nearly 20 years ago— swinney who did the job nearly 20 years ago and it has to be said, not an entirely— years ago and it has to be said, not an entirely comfortable experience for him _ an entirely comfortable experience for him at — an entirely comfortable experience for him at that time, but what mr swinney— for him at that
first. — of the snp leadership contest. first. witi— of the snp leadership contest. first, will there be a contest? if there _ first, will there be a contest? if there is, — first, will there be a contest? if there is, will it be as divisive as there is, will it be as divisive as the test— there is, will it be as divisive as the test one _ there is, will it be as divisive as the last one or not? who will emerge from it? _ the last one or not? who will emerge from it? at _ the last one...
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the snp were facing at — on where the snp are today. the snp were facing at challenging _ on where the snp are today. the snp were facing at challenging year i on where the snp are today. the snp were facing at challenging year in i were facing at challenging year in the run—up to the general election and possibly depending on what happened at that point in the run—up to the next scottish parliament election we will have to wait and see what difference a new leader makes and the new first minister makes. there is not a lot of time between now and the likely general election for them to make a difference, but i think you need to be careful not to exaggerate the difficulties the party is in, they are still the strongest party in scotland, so opinion polls suggest they are running neck and neck for they are running neck and neck for the uk general election, so looking a lot brighterfor the labour party in terms of outlook for a number of years and they will hope to be a serious challenger to the snp at the next holyrood election. itrai
the snp were facing at — on where the snp are today. the snp were facing at challenging _ on where the snp are today. the snp were facing at challenging year i on where the snp are today. the snp were facing at challenging year in i were facing at challenging year in the run—up to the general election and possibly depending on what happened at that point in the run—up to the next scottish parliament election we will have to wait and see what difference a new leader makes and the new first...
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again, the timescale for an snp leadership election is for the snp i leadership election is for the snp to decide. there will be an appetite to decide. there will be an appetite to do that quickly if possible and given that humza yousaf has announced his resignation but will remain in post until a successor is elected, i think anyone who is now trying to still propose notions of no confidence is frankly going to look a bit petty. if that is what happens, then it will be pretty transparent that that is just trying to cause chaos and disruption for its own sake and that is not what is in the interest of the country now. patrick harvie, thank you very much. let's just remind ourselves of that moment that humza yousaf stepped down as first minister. my hope was to continue working with the greens in a less formal arrangement as the snp moved into a new phase of minority government. unfortunately, in ending the bute house agreement in the manner that i did, i clearly underestimated the level of hurt and upset i caused green colleagues. for a minority government to be able to govern effective
again, the timescale for an snp leadership election is for the snp i leadership election is for the snp to decide. there will be an appetite to decide. there will be an appetite to do that quickly if possible and given that humza yousaf has announced his resignation but will remain in post until a successor is elected, i think anyone who is now trying to still propose notions of no confidence is frankly going to look a bit petty. if that is what happens, then it will be pretty transparent that...
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if few other potential candidates from a group of snps. it candidates from a group of snps. it is onlyjust over a year ago that humza yousaf became first minister. it has been a disaster. it is quite hard to escape that because on numerous occasions, humza yousaf has tried to seize the political initiative to get back on the front foot, to announce big policies he hoped would capture the political imagination. he has failed to do it. a lot of snp politicians would tell you and they have a point he was dealt a pretty bad hand. he came in at a time when the snp were starting to see a few issues in the polls, there was then that police investigation into snp funding which led to the arrest of nicola sturgeon. she was released without charge but her husband was later charged. that was all going on in the background but speaking to senior people in the snp over the past 2a hours, they acknowledge humza yousaf hasn't done himself any favours. the biggest mistake potentially is that decision he made on thursday to get rid of the greens from that power—sharing agreement. the argum
if few other potential candidates from a group of snps. it candidates from a group of snps. it is onlyjust over a year ago that humza yousaf became first minister. it has been a disaster. it is quite hard to escape that because on numerous occasions, humza yousaf has tried to seize the political initiative to get back on the front foot, to announce big policies he hoped would capture the political imagination. he has failed to do it. a lot of snp politicians would tell you and they have a point...
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you mentioned in the snp takes next. you mentioned in the downing street statement there, the downing street statement there, the reference to the gender recognition act. this was an attempt in scotland to make it easier for people to change their legally recognised gender. it was a nicola sturgeon plan. some were surprised that humza yousaf didn't dump it when he became first minister because it had become so controversial. in the end the uk government blocked it. but in terms of the politics of that, there has always been that question about what and snp leader should do. do they try and appeal to those snp members who want to see a lot of reform, want to see the party pursue bold and ambitious policies? 0r want to see the party pursue bold and ambitious policies? or do they listen to people more in the centre who don't? who think you need to be more cautious when you are in power. that is the argument we are starting to hear from that is the argument we are starting to hearfrom kate forbes, assuming she puts her hat i
you mentioned in the snp takes next. you mentioned in the downing street statement there, the downing street statement there, the reference to the gender recognition act. this was an attempt in scotland to make it easier for people to change their legally recognised gender. it was a nicola sturgeon plan. some were surprised that humza yousaf didn't dump it when he became first minister because it had become so controversial. in the end the uk government blocked it. but in terms of the politics...
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will. you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to you be the new snp leader? there is a lotto happen _ you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. _ you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could - you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could it - you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could it be - a lot to happen today. could it be john swinney who led the party two decades ago and had pretty much retired from front—line politics? i am giving very considerable consideration to be the leader of the snp and i am somewhat overwhelmed by the requests that have been made of me to do that, with many messages from many colleagues across the party. so i am giving that issue very active consideration and it is likely i will have more to say about that in the days to come.— the days to come. but what about kate forbes. _ the days to come. but what about kate forbes, the _ the days to come. but what about kate forbes, the former - the days to come. but what about kate forbes, the former financ
will. you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to you be the new snp leader? there is a lotto happen _ you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. _ you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could - you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could it - you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could it be - a lot to happen today. could it be john swinney who led the party two decades ago and had pretty much retired from...
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is for the snp. lam no know what the solution is for the snp. i am no great lover of them as you can— snp. i am no great lover of them as you can imagine. kate forbes is probably— you can imagine. kate forbes is probably the best option they have .ot probably the best option they have got but _ probably the best option they have got but again, they are behind the eight _ got but again, they are behind the eight batt— got but again, they are behind the eight ball with her because they green _ eight ball with her because they green party will never bow down to her in _ green party will never bow down to her in a _ green party will never bow down to her in a million years. the}r green party will never bow down to her in a million years.— her in a million years. they will not bow down _ her in a million years. they will not bow down to _ her in a million years. they will not bow down to her _ her in a million years. they will not bow down to her because i her in a million years. they will. not bo
is for the snp. lam no know what the solution is for the snp. i am no great lover of them as you can— snp. i am no great lover of them as you can imagine. kate forbes is probably— you can imagine. kate forbes is probably the best option they have .ot probably the best option they have got but _ probably the best option they have got but again, they are behind the eight _ got but again, they are behind the eight batt— got but again, they are behind the eight ball with her because they...
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with— bandwidth has been taken up by the snp with lots of internal party turmoil. — snp with lots of internal party turmoil, police investigations, guite — turmoil, police investigations, quite divisive falling outs over various — quite divisive falling outs over various issues, sol quite divisive falling outs over various issues, so i think lots of people — various issues, so i think lots of peogie in— various issues, so i think lots of people in scotland feel let down by politics and cynical about it right now _ politics and cynical about it right now. �* , ., ~' politics and cynical about it right now. 2 ., ~ ., , now. let's talk about the runners and writers. _ now. let's talk about the runners and writers, potential— now. let's talk about the runners and writers, potential people - now. let's talk about the runners and writers, potential people to i and writers, potential people to replace humza yousaf. we feta few names bandied about, what do you think we will see over the next few weeks westmark it would be interesting because? it is interesting because? it is inte
with— bandwidth has been taken up by the snp with lots of internal party turmoil. — snp with lots of internal party turmoil, police investigations, guite — turmoil, police investigations, quite divisive falling outs over various — quite divisive falling outs over various issues, sol quite divisive falling outs over various issues, so i think lots of people — various issues, so i think lots of peogie in— various issues, so i think lots of people in scotland feel let down by politics...
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the problem with the snp perhaps, they have had _ problem with the snp perhaps, they have had a _ problem with the snp perhaps, they have had a lot of easy years in government with big majorities, beihg _ government with big majorities, beihg the — government with big majorities, being the biggest party, and some of that has— being the biggest party, and some of that has rubbed off in terms of how they treat _ that has rubbed off in terms of how they treat other political parties. i they treat other political parties. i mean. — they treat other political parties. i mean. i— they treat other political parties. i mean, i don't think they could have _ i mean, i don't think they could have done _ i mean, i don't think they could have done a deal with the tories and labour, _ have done a deal with the tories and labour, but — have done a deal with the tories and labour, but i — have done a deal with the tories and labour, but i suggest a different attitude — labour, but i suggest a different attitude from humza yousaf and others _ attitude from humza yousaf and others could have
the problem with the snp perhaps, they have had _ problem with the snp perhaps, they have had a _ problem with the snp perhaps, they have had a lot of easy years in government with big majorities, beihg _ government with big majorities, beihg the — government with big majorities, being the biggest party, and some of that has— being the biggest party, and some of that has rubbed off in terms of how they treat _ that has rubbed off in terms of how they treat other political parties. i they...
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difficult options ahead for the snp? ~ ., .., , ., for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of— for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the scottish - 25th anniversary of the scottish parliament and it is hard to think of a time that has been as politically messy as this. humza yousaf falling on his sword after attempting to appear strong left and fatally weakened, sucking the scottish greens from parliament and then they turned on him. he then having to lead a minority government. finding out he did not have the backing, facing two confidence votes in the scottish parliament. within the space of a few days he has gone from being first minister of scotland to accepting he no longer has the authority to govern and saying he will resign. there are two votes scheduled to take place, two confidence votes, here at the scottish parliament, one in him and one in his government. one is now completely redund
difficult options ahead for the snp? ~ ., .., , ., for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of— for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the scottish - 25th anniversary of the scottish parliament and it is hard to think of a time that has been as politically messy as this. humza yousaf falling on his sword after attempting to appear strong left...
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will you be holding the gun to the snp's will you be holding the gun to the snp�*s head every time there is a vote on an individual issue? if you do not have agreements across the board? that kind of macho language is not kind of— that kind of macho language is not kind of the — that kind of macho language is not kind of the way we would take things. — kind of the way we would take things, holding guns to people's heads _ things, holding guns to people's heads. 0k, putting people's arms up their backs — their backs. 0ne - their backs. one of the things that i think is 0ne of the things that i think is really— one of the things that i think is really different in scotland from uk oolitics _ really different in scotland from uk politics is _ really different in scotland from uk politics is this polarised, winner takes _ politics is this polarised, winner takes all— politics is this polarised, winner takes all mentality that comes from a westminster mindset, aid to dominant— a westminster mindset, aid to dominant party system. we have a pr system _ dominant party system. we ha
will you be holding the gun to the snp's will you be holding the gun to the snp�*s head every time there is a vote on an individual issue? if you do not have agreements across the board? that kind of macho language is not kind of— that kind of macho language is not kind of the — that kind of macho language is not kind of the way we would take things. — kind of the way we would take things, holding guns to people's heads _ things, holding guns to people's heads. 0k, putting people's arms...
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, — to see isjohn swinney taking over the snp, so i hope you can be commenced.— the snp, so i hope you can be commenced. ., , , commenced. some of your supporters miaht be commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed _ commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed you _ commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed you are - commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed you are not - might be disappointed you are not standing? might be disappointed you are not standin: ? , , , ~ standing? they might be, but i think oliticians standing? they might be, but i think politicians often _ standing? they might be, but i think politicians often think _ standing? they might be, but i think politicians often think they _ standing? they might be, but i think politicians often think they can - standing? they might be, but i think politicians often think they can do i politicians often think they can do everything and ruled the world, but the reality— everything and ruled the world, but the reality is that i know personally that this is not for me, it w
, — to see isjohn swinney taking over the snp, so i hope you can be commenced.— the snp, so i hope you can be commenced. ., , , commenced. some of your supporters miaht be commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed _ commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed you _ commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed you are - commenced. some of your supporters might be disappointed you are not - might be disappointed you are not standing? might be...
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4' ,, snp? i think the snp will get throu~h snp? i think the snp will get through this _ snp? i think the snp will get through this week, _ snp? i think the snp will get through this week, the - snp? i think the snp will get through this week, the snp l snp? | think the snp will get - through this week, the snp leader has made — through this week, the snp leader has made the _ through this week, the snp leader has made the offer— through this week, the snp leader has made the offer to—...
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- of this mean for the snp? well, it does have huge — of this mean for the snp? well, it does have huge implications - of this mean for the snp? well, it does have huge implications for i of this mean for the snp? well, it. does have huge implications for the snp, but i think the key thing at the moment is whether we are going to hear about that resignation. we do understand that over the weekend, the first minister did reach out to the first minister did reach out to the other parties by sending letters to the other parties asking them to come and meet him. ash regan, of the alba party, said that she was happy to meet with the first minister. the party leader is alex salmond, and he said the price of ash regan�*s support would be the re—prioritisation of independence. but we do understand that he's unlikely to go for that deal, we understand that one senior snp figures said it would be intolerable for any snp leader to be beholden to alex salmond. alex salmond was of course, a former leader of the snp. and douglas ross, the leader of the scottish conservativ
- of this mean for the snp? well, it does have huge — of this mean for the snp? well, it does have huge implications - of this mean for the snp? well, it does have huge implications for i of this mean for the snp? well, it. does have huge implications for the snp, but i think the key thing at the moment is whether we are going to hear about that resignation. we do understand that over the weekend, the first minister did reach out to the first minister did reach out to the other parties by...
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we are of course continuing as an snp government. they voted for an snp government. they voted for an snp minority government in 2021 and we continue to be in snp minority government. i think people want our political parties across the spectrum to continue to work together. where did that on a case—by—case basis. the ending of the bute house agreement should never be taken as a suggestion that the snp doesn't want to work with the snp doesn't want to work with the greens, we will, of course next week will be a demonstration of the snp led government doing that. so let's continue to work together. we've got a policy agenda we put ahead of the people in 2021, they elected us as the largest party, we continue to be and we will drive forward with that policy and perspective. fit, forward with that policy and perspective-— forward with that policy and ttersective. �* ~' , ., perspective. a key part of your leadership _ perspective. a key part of your leadership campaign _ perspective. a key part of your leadership campaign last i perspective. a key part of your
we are of course continuing as an snp government. they voted for an snp government. they voted for an snp minority government in 2021 and we continue to be in snp minority government. i think people want our political parties across the spectrum to continue to work together. where did that on a case—by—case basis. the ending of the bute house agreement should never be taken as a suggestion that the snp doesn't want to work with the snp doesn't want to work with the greens, we will, of...
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but right now, well, storm clouds hang over the snp. they're facing a police investigation of their financial affairs, their polling numbers are down and they stand accused of breaking a host of political promises. my guest is the leader of the snp and first minister of scotland, humza yousaf. has his party lost its way? first minister humza yousaf, welcome to hardtalk. thank you. by any measure, first minister, it's been a pretty difficult first year for you as first minister. why do you think the going is so tough? look, we've been in government for 17 years. over 17 years, you have challenges, of course, as a government. but in the last year... i often get asked that question about challenges. i prefer to look at the opportunity. and in the last year, we've had modelling that shows we'll lift 100,000 children out of poverty, we've had statistics just last month showing that we've had record numbers ofjunior doctors joining the nhs, we've had statistics that show that school leavers, record levels are going to positive destinations. a
but right now, well, storm clouds hang over the snp. they're facing a police investigation of their financial affairs, their polling numbers are down and they stand accused of breaking a host of political promises. my guest is the leader of the snp and first minister of scotland, humza yousaf. has his party lost its way? first minister humza yousaf, welcome to hardtalk. thank you. by any measure, first minister, it's been a pretty difficult first year for you as first minister. why do you think...
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members _ number of warm comments from snp members who— number of warm comments from snp members who also _ number of warm comments from snp members who also looked _ number of warm comments from snp members who also looked at - number of warm comments from snp members who also looked at the - members who also looked at the disconcerted _ members who also looked at the disconcerted by— members who also looked at the disconcerted by this _ members who also looked at the disconcerted by this shock - members who also looked at the . disconcerted by this shock decision from humza — disconcerted by this shock decision from humza yousaf. _ disconcerted by this shock decision from humza yousaf. i've _ disconcerted by this shock decision from humza yousaf. i've spoken . disconcerted by this shock decisionj from humza yousaf. i've spoken to members _ from humza yousaf. i've spoken to members of— from humza yousaf. i've spoken to members of the _ from humza yousaf. i've spoken to members of the snp _ from humza yousaf. i've spoken to members of the snp who - from humza yousaf. i've spoke
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certainly not an snp - ross. certainly not an snp candidate. what we do know is no matter who it is, they will focus on independence, page one, line one of the snp manifesto when we get to the general election of the next scottish parliamentary election. i will not be supporting an snp candidate. when douglas ross puts his name forward, i will gladly vote for him. . ~ his name forward, i will gladly vote for him. ., ,, ,., the issue of pollution in our rivers and seas is something we have covered extensively on breakfast — including its impact on surfers, swimmers and rowers. now, the governing bodies of seven water—based sports are uniting to demand action from the government. john's at a rowing club to tell us more. it looks glorious that. what is it like for people who want to use the morning on this glorious day to have exercise on the water. goad morning on this glorious day to have exercise on the water. good morning, both. it is something _ exercise on the water. good morning, both. it is something we _ exercise on the water. good mo
certainly not an snp - ross. certainly not an snp candidate. what we do know is no matter who it is, they will focus on independence, page one, line one of the snp manifesto when we get to the general election of the next scottish parliamentary election. i will not be supporting an snp candidate. when douglas ross puts his name forward, i will gladly vote for him. . ~ his name forward, i will gladly vote for him. ., ,, ,., the issue of pollution in our rivers and seas is something we have...
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the snp has 63 msps in the 129 seat parliament. if those seven green msps vote against him he is reliant on the support of the soul alba party msp, ash regan, to continue his role. she used to be a member of the snp but defected to alex salmond's alba party. mr yousaf apparently ruled out cutting a deal with the alba party. that would lead to a 64—61; tie vote in which case into parliament if there was time about the presiding officer would be expected to remain the status quo. what we are expecting in the next hour as a news conference from humza yousaf you could see their entry bute house in the last half an hour. we are expecting in the next half an hour or so for him to hold a news conference where we understand he will resign as scotland's first minister. you can see the picture of the door at bute house. at the moment mr yousaf is in there with his wife and senior advisers. we are expecting bad news conference at midday. we will bring it to you live. sir keir starmer has been talking about the situation in the scottish parl
the snp has 63 msps in the 129 seat parliament. if those seven green msps vote against him he is reliant on the support of the soul alba party msp, ash regan, to continue his role. she used to be a member of the snp but defected to alex salmond's alba party. mr yousaf apparently ruled out cutting a deal with the alba party. that would lead to a 64—61; tie vote in which case into parliament if there was time about the presiding officer would be expected to remain the status quo. what we are...
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is the agreement with the snp - the cards, this was it. is the i agreement with the snp over? the co—leaders of the scottish green leaving before the cabinet they were part of was due to meet. the junior partners in government had been threatening tojump. the first minister got in first. good morning, everyone. the power—sharing agreement between scotland's two biggest pro—independence parties terminated with immediate effect. i believe that the benefits have outweighed the compromises. when i said that the agreement was worth its weight in gold, i meant it. however, it is now myjudgment that the balance has shifted. the bute house agreement was intended to provide stability to the scottish government, and it has made possible a number of achievements. but it has served its purpose. but for the scottish greens, this was an acrimonious political parting of the ways. angered by the scottish government's decision last week to water down key climate change commitments and the nhs�* announcement it would pause prescribing puberty blockers to children. the first minister has
is the agreement with the snp - the cards, this was it. is the i agreement with the snp over? the co—leaders of the scottish green leaving before the cabinet they were part of was due to meet. the junior partners in government had been threatening tojump. the first minister got in first. good morning, everyone. the power—sharing agreement between scotland's two biggest pro—independence parties terminated with immediate effect. i believe that the benefits have outweighed the compromises....
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— quest for independence but the snp has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps — has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, _ has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as _ has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as i - has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as i say, - has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as i say, is i isn't perhaps realised, as i say, is the fact that independent support remains at historically very high levels, and that is, for the snp, obviously a good thing. but the problem the snp have had in recent times, and certainly the latter part of nicola sturgeon's leadership as first minister, was trying to give political and democratic effect to that was becoming increasingly difficult, because you had a uk government that was intent on saying no, regardless of electoral mandates, regardless of election wins at westminster or holyrood, it was just saying no. wins at westminster or holyrood, it wasjust saying no. t
— quest for independence but the snp has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps — has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, _ has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as _ has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as i - has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as i say, - has been behind? well, i think what isn't perhaps realised, as i say, is i isn't perhaps realised, as i say, is the fact that independent...
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any response from the snp tonight? _ police custody. any response from the snp tonight? no _ police custody. any response from the snp tonight? no response. . police custody. any response from | the snp tonight? no response. and police custody. any response from - the snp tonight? no response. and of course, the snp tonight? no response. and of course. this — the snp tonight? no response. and of course. this is — the snp tonight? no response. and of course, this is now _ the snp tonight? no response. and of course, this is now active _ the snp tonight? no response. and of course, this is now active for - the snp tonight? no response. and of course, this is now active for the - course, this is now active for the purposes of the contempt of court act in scotland, the rules about what you can and can't say once someone has been charged following a police investigation are quite strict so i wouldn't expect any comment from politicians or, indeed, the snp at this point. now that someone has been charged in relation to this investigation.— to this investigation. thank yo
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i need to end with just one big—picture thought about snp strategy. you want another independence referendum... the people of scotland have voted for another... yeah, but the point is, you're not going to get it and you know you're not going to get it. your predecessor, nicola sturgeon, said, "oh, well, if we're not going to get it, then "the next election will be a de facto "referendum here in scotland." she said, "let's see if we win over 50% of the scottish vote "at the next general election. "if we do, that will be a form of mandate." you appear to have shifted position. you now seem to be saying that if the snp simply wins a majority of westminster seats, then that must be enough to trigger negotiations on independence, ie to be a mandate for independence. how can you possibly believe that? this may be a novel idea — i don't think it is — but if you win an election, i genuinely believe you should be able to then fulfil the manifesto that you've been elected on. so that's my proposition. my proposition is, "give us the second independence "ref
i need to end with just one big—picture thought about snp strategy. you want another independence referendum... the people of scotland have voted for another... yeah, but the point is, you're not going to get it and you know you're not going to get it. your predecessor, nicola sturgeon, said, "oh, well, if we're not going to get it, then "the next election will be a de facto "referendum here in scotland." she said, "let's see if we win over 50% of the scottish vote...
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here you are snp and also the alba. yeah. and keep that thought because also what's interesting to me is the fact that this isn't about independence. she went over gender recognition and in other words, you've got the greens going on emissions targets and you had ash regan�*s defection over gender recognition. bill, that's nothing. that's nothing to do with the independence question on which the coalition was allegedly was was was explicitly founded through the bute house agreement. that's right. and there are a lot of bitter seeds that people don't really want to swallow at the moment about nicola sturgeon�*s legacy, that she was the one who did this deal with the greens and she gave them things that she shouldn't really have promised. there's a lot of muttering. "well, of course it's nicola that left us in this mess," going on. but not to make the comparison too laboured, but talk about parties that have been in government for a long time. and, you know, as in the conservative party, you've got the snp... i mean, they'v
here you are snp and also the alba. yeah. and keep that thought because also what's interesting to me is the fact that this isn't about independence. she went over gender recognition and in other words, you've got the greens going on emissions targets and you had ash regan�*s defection over gender recognition. bill, that's nothing. that's nothing to do with the independence question on which the coalition was allegedly was was was explicitly founded through the bute house agreement. that's...
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today, the co—leader of the scottish greens accuse the snp of selling out future generations. she also said that humza yousaf can no longer be trusted. so it appears that it had become impossible for the two parties to continue working together. so what happens next? the snp leader will now form a minority government until the next scottish parliament elections in 2026. live to glasgow and let's talk to political comentator brian taylor, who was the bbc�*s former political editor at bbc scotland. thank you forjoining us. i wondered if i could get your reaction, having covered the scottish politics for many decades, due today's events. fix, many decades, due today's events. remarkable set of events. i think humza yousaf was in difficulty already, there were questions about his leadership from opposition parties but also within his own side, about economic policy and whether there was a sufficient stress on economic growth. i think he has looked at the prospect of several weeks of indecision and uncertainty because of the greens having a scheduled meeting towards the end of m
today, the co—leader of the scottish greens accuse the snp of selling out future generations. she also said that humza yousaf can no longer be trusted. so it appears that it had become impossible for the two parties to continue working together. so what happens next? the snp leader will now form a minority government until the next scottish parliament elections in 2026. live to glasgow and let's talk to political comentator brian taylor, who was the bbc�*s former political editor at bbc...
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she is a former snp minister, stood against humza yousaf for leader of the snp last year. now, if ash regan voted for humza yousaf it would be a tied vote. at that point the presiding officer would follow convention we believe and support the government, which means that humza yousaf would win. who will have the decisive vote it will be the leader of alba party, the father of modern scottish nationalism, alex salmond. what nationalism, alex salmond. what im act nationalism, alex salmond. what impact could _ nationalism, alex salmond. what impact could it — nationalism, alex salmond. what impact could it have _ nationalism, alex salmond. what impact could it have on _ nationalism, alex salmond. what impact could it have on the - nationalism, alex salmond. what impact could it have on the general election? , ., , , election? even before this eventings toda in election? even before this eventings today in edinburgh _ election? even before this eventings today in edinburgh there were - election? even before this eventings today in edinburgh there were deep| today in edinburg
she is a former snp minister, stood against humza yousaf for leader of the snp last year. now, if ash regan voted for humza yousaf it would be a tied vote. at that point the presiding officer would follow convention we believe and support the government, which means that humza yousaf would win. who will have the decisive vote it will be the leader of alba party, the father of modern scottish nationalism, alex salmond. what nationalism, alex salmond. what im act nationalism, alex salmond. what...
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is the agreement of the snp over? these are pictures of the scottish green party co—leaders patrick harvie and lorna slater leaving bute house in edinburgh ahead of that cabinet meeting. mr harvie told journalists the decision was a "total "u—turn from recent days". in the last hour, the scottish first minister announced the end to the power sharing deal at his bute house residence. i believe that going forward it is in the best interests of the people of scotland to pursue a different arrangement. that is why, following a discussion with my cabinet this morning, i have formally notified patrick harvie and lorna slater that i am terminating the agreement with immediate effect. let's speak to our scotland correspondent lorna gordon. humza yousaf has been saying that has been terminated with immediate effect. lorna slater and patrick harvie talked about this is that act of political karius to appease the most reactionary forces in the country, that humza yousaf can no longer be trusted, that he is ending the agreeme
is the agreement of the snp over? these are pictures of the scottish green party co—leaders patrick harvie and lorna slater leaving bute house in edinburgh ahead of that cabinet meeting. mr harvie told journalists the decision was a "total "u—turn from recent days". in the last hour, the scottish first minister announced the end to the power sharing deal at his bute house residence. i believe that going forward it is in the best interests of the people of scotland to pursue a...
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the green party share power with the snp and | party share power with the snp and have done for three years. this week, the scottish government announced that they were ditching a key climate change targets. they accept that a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030 was out of reach. it was tougher than the uk's goal of 68%. the green party have announced they will vote on whether to remain with the snp. it's known as the bute house agreement and they will be a general meeting to decide. patrick harvey, their co—leader has said they will vote. they will argue that they will vote. they will argue that the party should stay there. the first minister of the snp says this is an internal matter for the members of the green party. the interest is that _ members of the green party. the interest is that the vote will be binding. irate interest is that the vote will be bindinu. ~ . , ., binding. we have been told it will ha en in binding. we have been told it will happen in four — binding. we have been told it will happen in four weeks, _ binding. we have been told it will happen in four weeks,
the green party share power with the snp and | party share power with the snp and have done for three years. this week, the scottish government announced that they were ditching a key climate change targets. they accept that a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030 was out of reach. it was tougher than the uk's goal of 68%. the green party have announced they will vote on whether to remain with the snp. it's known as the bute house agreement and they will be a general meeting to decide. patrick...
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, taking all the attention away from the snp, becoming a complete sideshow. it looks like humza yousaf�*s advisors have said to him, you need to be on the front foot and pull the plug on the front foot and pull the plug on the agreement. haifa the front foot and pull the plug on the agreement.— the front foot and pull the plug on the agreement. how difficult would that make it _ the agreement. how difficult would that make it for _ the agreement. how difficult would that make it for humza _ the agreement. how difficult would that make it for humza yousaf - the agreement. how difficult would that make it for humza yousaf to l that make it for humza yousaf to govern? that make it for humza yousaf to covern? ~ ., , ., , ., , govern? minority governments always ose govern? minority governments always pose challenges _ govern? minority governments always pose challenges but _ govern? minority governments always pose challenges but alex _ govern? minority governments always pose challenges but alex salmond - govern? minority governments always | pose challenges
, taking all the attention away from the snp, becoming a complete sideshow. it looks like humza yousaf�*s advisors have said to him, you need to be on the front foot and pull the plug on the front foot and pull the plug on the agreement. haifa the front foot and pull the plug on the agreement.— the front foot and pull the plug on the agreement. how difficult would that make it _ the agreement. how difficult would that make it for _ the agreement. how difficult would that make it for humza _...
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capitalise on snp labour can capitalise on snp vulnerability in scotland and translate that into westminster seats for the labour party at the general election, the path to downing street is that bit easier keir starmer, and turbulent in the snp, everything else being equal, might make that prospect for keir starmer that little bit more straightforward. that's why this matters wherever you are watching around the uk, that's why it has consequences within scotland but beyond scotland too.— consequences within scotland but beyond scotland too. chris, many thanks for that. _ time for a look at the weather. here's darren bett. thanks very much. it is going to be warmerfor us this week. thanks very much. it is going to be warmer for us this week. there will still be rain around but here across east anglia and the south—east of england, much better day, staying dry some sunshine. add to the west, we have lower pressure heading in from the atlantic, then stopping, but it is sweeping in all this cloud and underneath cloud we have seen some rain. some wetter weather to begin with earlier today ac
capitalise on snp labour can capitalise on snp vulnerability in scotland and translate that into westminster seats for the labour party at the general election, the path to downing street is that bit easier keir starmer, and turbulent in the snp, everything else being equal, might make that prospect for keir starmer that little bit more straightforward. that's why this matters wherever you are watching around the uk, that's why it has consequences within scotland but beyond scotland too.—...
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this snp have blown it over to back out of the water over the last few elections. a lot will depend on the precise nature of coalition deals. certainly it seems to be the case at the moment that in an era when some parties, particularly on the centre right seem to be rowing back from climate commitment some green parties are doubling down and having those commitments as a very redlined which they do not want see crossed. in that sense coalition government can be dangerous because the commitment you have to make as the snp did under nicola sturgeon was to meet targets. i think they missed eight targets in scotland. people start to ask questions about whether you are effective. you can't come away from those commitments because you are tied into this coalition agreement. it you are tied into this coalition agreement-— you are tied into this coalition aureement. , ., ., , agreement. it can be dangerous. i think that calculation _ agreement. it can be dangerous. i think that calculation by _ agreement. it can be dangerous. i think that calculation by the - agreement.
this snp have blown it over to back out of the water over the last few elections. a lot will depend on the precise nature of coalition deals. certainly it seems to be the case at the moment that in an era when some parties, particularly on the centre right seem to be rowing back from climate commitment some green parties are doubling down and having those commitments as a very redlined which they do not want see crossed. in that sense coalition government can be dangerous because the commitment...
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she left the snp and joined the alba party, which is alex salmond... the former first minister who was also an snp first minister, the party he leads now. she set out a number of conditions that she would support mr yousaf on. if he loses the personal vote, he is not legally bound to resign but you could imagine there is political pressure on him. we have heard from one snp msp this morning that he believes that humza yousaf would have to stand down if he loses that vote. we are watching him at the moment trying to reclaim the narrative, sort of putting his party on an election footing and looking at some of the issues that he would like to take to the doorstep so that is where we are right at the moment. he is running a campaign now to fight for his life. let's get some of the day's other news now. a british man has been seriously injured in a shark attack on the caribbean island of tobago. the attack happened close to the shore in courland bay. the 64—year—old man is in intensive care after his left hand and left thigh were severed by a bull shar
she left the snp and joined the alba party, which is alex salmond... the former first minister who was also an snp first minister, the party he leads now. she set out a number of conditions that she would support mr yousaf on. if he loses the personal vote, he is not legally bound to resign but you could imagine there is political pressure on him. we have heard from one snp msp this morning that he believes that humza yousaf would have to stand down if he loses that vote. we are watching him at...
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he has many years experience in snp cabinets and snp governments, and many of the senior figures in the party are, this morning, coming out in support of him. what comes next is dealing with the biggest challenges in our society, back home in scotland. and what we need is someone with a calm head and a vision for what we do next. john is obviously vastly experienced. he's held almost most of the single most important roles in the scottish government. and i've got no doubt that under his leadership, our party would be in a better place. but in the meantime, of course, whoever does take over will face some pretty significant challenges. the snp, usually a united church under the cause of independence, is pretty divided on some very significant issues. how to take forward that cause — economic policy, social policy, such as gender issues. there may well be a vote in the parliament, likely tomorrow, on whether the party might face a vote of no confidence in the government. i don't think it's likely to pass, but that's been brought by scottish labour and actually they would like to see an
he has many years experience in snp cabinets and snp governments, and many of the senior figures in the party are, this morning, coming out in support of him. what comes next is dealing with the biggest challenges in our society, back home in scotland. and what we need is someone with a calm head and a vision for what we do next. john is obviously vastly experienced. he's held almost most of the single most important roles in the scottish government. and i've got no doubt that under his...
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, but of the scottish green party too. shad snp, but of the scottish green party too. �* ., snp, but of the scottish green party too. �* . . ~' , too. ad that makes it quite difficult for _ too. ad that makes it quite difficult for the _ too. ad that makes it quite difficult for the greens - too. ad that makes it quitej difficult for the greens who too. ad that makes it quite - difficult for the greens who are, as you said, the snp partners in government. you said, the snp partners in government-— you said, the snp partners in covernment. . , , , government. that is true because we were covering — government. that is true because we were covering their _ government. that is true because we were covering their conference - government. that is true because we were covering their conference just i were covering their conference just a couple of weeks ago and they were using that phrase then, accelerating towards achieving these climate targets as well. this must have been in the offing then, because really a few weeks ago we did hear from the independent committee on climate chang
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it is entirely up to the snp to decide who they want to lead their party. it's for them to decide what kind of party they want to be. do they want to continue to be a progressive party? do they continue to want to make income tax fair? to work for the climate and nature emergencies? or do they want to take a different direction? as he found out, governing is hard, but governing without a majority is much harder. james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. devastating floods have hit several countries in east africa after weeks of heavy rain. the red cross say around 50 people were killed in central kenya after a makeshift dam collapsed during the night following torrential rainfall. our africa correspondent barbara plett usher has the latest from the scene. the tide of water woke people up with its roar of destruction. no time to scramble out of the way. this rushing river used to be a stream. rescue teams worked long after the disaster struck, saving those they could. finding and counting the dead, a village that
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. haste of thousands of pounds of donations to the snp. ~ ., ~ ., ., ., to the snp. we now know that an individual has _ to the snp. we now know that an individual has been _ to the snp. we now know that an individual has been charged, - to the snp. we now know that an l individual has been charged, peter has been charged, with the allegation of embezzlement from party fans, and that is a really serious matter indeed. many people in the snp, right across scottish politics, will be shocked by the news. ~ ., ., , ., ., ~ news. well, no details of what mr murrell is accused _ news. well, no details of what mr murrell is accused of— news. well, no details of what mr murrell is accused of embezzling, | murrell is accused of embezzling, and the fact that proceedings are now live means that strict legal rules kick in which constrain what the public and politicians can speculate and say, that is to ensure that there is a fair trial, should the crown office, which now looks at the crown office, which now looks at the evidence which has been gathered ljy the evidence which h
. haste of thousands of pounds of donations to the snp. ~ ., ~ ., ., ., to the snp. we now know that an individual has _ to the snp. we now know that an individual has been _ to the snp. we now know that an individual has been charged, - to the snp. we now know that an l individual has been charged, peter has been charged, with the allegation of embezzlement from party fans, and that is a really serious matter indeed. many people in the snp, right across scottish politics, will be shocked by...
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alex salmond i now holds the balance of the snp in his hands. taste now holds the balance of the snp in his hands. ~ , . ,, hello there. there were two different types of weather across the country for thursday, neither being warm. across england and wales, there was a lot of cloud around with some patches of rain and these grey skies, the rain, was all tied in with an area of low pressure out in the north sea. you can see the extent of the cloud here. further north, though, we had much brighter weather in scotland with some lengthy spells of sunshine. so if you wanted the sunnier weather, scotland was the place to be. however, we did see some of those brighter skies push in into northern ireland and northern england through the afternoon. now, overnight, we've got a few patches of rain to come and go across southern areas of england, perhaps south wales as well. away from that, most of the uk having clearing skies, especially during the second part of the night, becomes largely dry, and there will be quite a widespread frost in rural areas. so we are looking at a cold and a frosty s
alex salmond i now holds the balance of the snp in his hands. taste now holds the balance of the snp in his hands. ~ , . ,, hello there. there were two different types of weather across the country for thursday, neither being warm. across england and wales, there was a lot of cloud around with some patches of rain and these grey skies, the rain, was all tied in with an area of low pressure out in the north sea. you can see the extent of the cloud here. further north, though, we had much...
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and i think the conservatives see an opportunity to weaken the snp. by ousting humza yousaf and potentially bringing in a new candidate which would likely happen. howeverthey new candidate which would likely happen. however they are much less supportive of the idea of a vote of no confidence in the party in general and they know that the labour party used to be very strong in scotland and they were basically obliterated over the last ten years but there is a good chance that they will do a lot better in the coming general election, they are tentatively very hopeful and the chaos that has taken hold over the past week has certainly made it looking very favourable for the labour party and the conservatives know that. they do not want to trigger a vote that could potentially lead to the labour party being voted on earlier than necessary. being voted on earlier than necessary-— being voted on earlier than necessa . ., ., ~ , ~ necessary. could we take stock here? if he resigns — necessary. could we take stock here? if he resigns it — necessary. coul
and i think the conservatives see an opportunity to weaken the snp. by ousting humza yousaf and potentially bringing in a new candidate which would likely happen. howeverthey new candidate which would likely happen. however they are much less supportive of the idea of a vote of no confidence in the party in general and they know that the labour party used to be very strong in scotland and they were basically obliterated over the last ten years but there is a good chance that they will do a lot...
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even so the snp leader hepes — has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to _ has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to hold _ has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to hold talks - has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to hold talks with | leader hopes to hold talks with his opponents as he struggles to get enough support to keep hisjob. a teenager who'd paid to be on the small boat channel crossing earlier this week, that resulted in tragedy has told the bbc he decided not to make the journey because he was worried about the number of people getting on board. an investigation is continuing into exactly what happened when violence broke out, resulting in the death of five people, including a young girl. 0ur correspondentjon donnison, reports from calais. chaos, desperation and violence as more than 100 people tried to cram onto a small boat in the early hours of tuesday morning. among them was 16—year—old marcus, not his real name, from south sudan. where are you here? i'll be on this side. on that side? yeah, this side. five people were killed, including
even so the snp leader hepes — has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to _ has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to hold _ has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to hold talks - has ever seen. even so the snp leader hopes to hold talks with | leader hopes to hold talks with his opponents as he struggles to get enough support to keep hisjob. a teenager who'd paid to be on the small boat channel crossing earlier this week, that resulted in tragedy has told the bbc he decided not...
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will you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could it bejohn swinney, who led the party two decades ago and had pretty much retired from front—line politics? i am giving very careful consideration to standing to be the leader of the snp and i am somewhat overwhelmed by the requests that have been made of me to do that, with many messages from many colleagues across the party. so i am giving that issue very active consideration and it is likely i will have more to say about that in the days to come. but what about kate forbes, the former finance secretary who ran humza yousaf so close in the leadership contest a little over a year ago? she is said to be thinking about running for the job. but the greens, whose support she might need, are not fans of her agenda. it is entirely up to the snp to decide who they want to lead their party, it is for them to decide what kind of party they want to be. do they want to continue to be a progressive party? do they want to continue to make income tax fair? to work for the climate emergency?
will you be the new snp leader? there is a lot to happen today. could it bejohn swinney, who led the party two decades ago and had pretty much retired from front—line politics? i am giving very careful consideration to standing to be the leader of the snp and i am somewhat overwhelmed by the requests that have been made of me to do that, with many messages from many colleagues across the party. so i am giving that issue very active consideration and it is likely i will have more to say about...
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he was first questioned last april, weeks after resigning as chief executive of the snp, when officers searched the home he shares with nicola sturgeon on the outskirts of glasgow. as part of their inquiry, police also searched the snp's headquarters in edinburgh and seized this luxury motorhome from outside the house of mr murrell�*s mother in fife. is your party imploding? two weeks later, officers arrested the scottish national party treasurer, colin beattie. and then, last summer, ms sturgeon herself. after questioning, both were released without charge. at the heart of this inquiry is nearly £667,000 raised by the snp between 2017 and 2020 to campaign for independence. questions first arose at the end of 2019, when it emerged that the party had just under £97,000 in the bank. and one more development in an inquiry that has sent shockwaves through scottish politics, scottish politics, peter murrell has resigned his membership of the snp. james cook, bbc news. we are keeping an eye on capri and italy at the g7 meeting where we are expected to hear from italy at the g7 meeting wh
he was first questioned last april, weeks after resigning as chief executive of the snp, when officers searched the home he shares with nicola sturgeon on the outskirts of glasgow. as part of their inquiry, police also searched the snp's headquarters in edinburgh and seized this luxury motorhome from outside the house of mr murrell�*s mother in fife. is your party imploding? two weeks later, officers arrested the scottish national party treasurer, colin beattie. and then, last summer, ms...
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the power-sharing deal between the snp _ sophia explains. the power-sharing deal between the snp and - sophia explains. the power-sharing deal between the snp and the - sophia explains. the power-sharing l deal between the snp and the greens in scotland has collapsed, so how do we get here? the arrangement was established in 2021, when nicola sturgeon was first minister. it meant that the two leaders of the green party, and you can see them here, became members of the government. in 2023, humza yousaf took over as leader of the snp, but since then there have been several issues. they have caused a lot of division within the scottish government. the most divisive, climate policy. last week, on the 18th of april, the scottish government announced that it would scrap its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. this is a significant u—turn for the snp, because when these targets were first announced in 2019, nicola sturgeon, the first minister at the time, said that these were the most stretching targets in the world, and s
the power-sharing deal between the snp _ sophia explains. the power-sharing deal between the snp and - sophia explains. the power-sharing deal between the snp and the - sophia explains. the power-sharing l deal between the snp and the greens in scotland has collapsed, so how do we get here? the arrangement was established in 2021, when nicola sturgeon was first minister. it meant that the two leaders of the green party, and you can see them here, became members of the government. in 2023, humza...