Shortly after the Supreme Court ruling, moves to simplify the process of gender recognition for trans people in 2023 proved unpopular with some SNP rebels and Sturgeon, typically an unflappable media performer, struggled to defend her policy in a catastrophic TV interview. Sturgeon resigned shortly after, saying she was “exhausted.” The long-running probe into party … Read more
HUMZA Yousaf has vowed to finally pass laws tackling hatred of women within two years. But critics accused the First Minister of being “too slow” to protect females facing abuse. 3 The First Minister vowed to pass laws tackling misogynyCredit: Alamy 3 The legislation was first proposed by then-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s National Advisory Council on Women … Read more
HUMZA Yousaf admitted to a top pandemic adviser that he copied his quotes word for word — so it would look like he knew what he was “actually talking about”. WhatsApp texts reveal the then Health Secretary informed Professor Jason Leitch he had often “plagiarised” him. 2 Mr Yousaf’s texts to Professor Leitch where he … Read more
THIS is the moment Humza Yousaf, Jason Leitch and a top SNP aide dodge questions as they leave the Covid Inquiry. In a bruising week for the SNP, the Covid Inquiry revealed WhatsApp message deletions, swipes at the Westminster Government, and tips on how to bend the rules throughout the pandemic response. 6 There have … Read more
The Labour Party and the Scottish National Party (SNP) have been accused of having a “dirty deal” that would “wipe the Tories off the map” and ensure left-wing victory at the next general election. The accusation comes after Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf reached out to Labour Leader Keir Starmer to discuss a potential wish … Read more
HUMZA Yousaf was yesterday told he had a “brass neck” to visit an enterprise agency weeks after slashing its budget. The First Minister hailed Scottish Enterprise’s new “mission” at the Verlume battery factory in Aberdeen. 1 Humza Yousaf visited the Verlume Battery factory in AberdeenCredit: PA It was hit with a £40million cut in the … Read more
HUMZA Yousaf’s “unpopular” leadership and the failing NHS are driving the SNP’s poll slump, a top expert has claimed. Sir John Curtice said the Nats were having their political dominance threatened for the first time since coming to power in 2007 — with Labour set for “significant gains” north of the border in next year’s … Read more
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Plots, bills and parties give way Monday to family — and ritual. The little traditions we make for ourselves on Christmas Day pause time and briefly silence the rattle of the outside world. POLITICO London Playbook sent out the call for Westminster’s … Read more
SNP ministers are poised to ditch their long-running battle for a gender self-ID system in Scotland after another “humiliating defeat” in the courts, it has emerged. Judge Lady Haldane ruled Tory Scottish Secretary Alister Jack’s historic first use of a legal veto to block a devolved Bill was justified – despite the Scottish Government claiming … Read more
