Humza Yousaf

Lara Bird

UK Government not ‘actively looking to save Palestinian lives’, says SNP MP

John Swinney gesturing with his hands as he speaks to the media

Swinney ‘thinking about’ Yousaf plan for independence trigger point

Humza Yousaf making a point as he speaks to the media

Former first minister Humza Yousaf to give university masterclasses

John Swinney cocking his head to one side as he speaks

Swinney urges commentators to ‘consider impact of words’ after Jason Arday death

John Swinney tilting his head to one side

SNP lacks ‘vision’ under Swinney and needs ‘sea change’ – former MP Cherry

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf in Holyrood in 2021

Yousaf says Sturgeon looked ‘quite a broken woman’ discussing Murrell confession

Jenny Gilruth standing while speaking in Holyrood

Jenny Gilruth: Promotion to Deputy First Minister is greatest honour of my life

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney after winning his seat in Perthshire North in last week's election

Swinney says he rescued SNP from ‘enormous peril’ after 2024 election result

John Swinney

John Swinney leads SNP to record fifth Holyrood victory

Scottish Green party co-leader Gillian Mackay

Greens signal free buses and childcare as price for SNP deal at Holyrood

Offord stands by Reform candidates, saying one will be ‘first-class MSP’

Reform’s Scottish leader defends candidates after ‘fruity’ comments emerge

‘Exemplify joy of dispute and debate’, Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

Internal polling convinced me to quit as first minister, Humza Yousaf says

I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan

Brother-in-law of Humza Yousaf on trial on extortion and drug charges

Bonds announcement a ‘proud day for Scotland’, says Swinney
The bonds will be designed to fund infrastructure programmes.
Craig Paton and Katrine Bussey, PA Scotland Political Staff

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Palestinian recognition not the final destination, says Zomlot

Swinney welcomes Gaza deal and urges all sides to ‘abide by terms’

Scotland’s ‘immense resources’ only available with independence, says Swinney

Scotland becoming more intolerant amid immigration debate, warns Yousaf

Elon Musk is a ‘malign influence’, John Swinney says

Elon Musk spreading ‘misinformation’ on Dundee girl weapon incident – Swinney

Tories deliberately trying to fuel hatred against asylum seekers, Yousaf says

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026
The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.
Neil Pooran, PA Scotland Political Correspondent

Humza Yousaf: Israel is starving my wife’s family

UK must push for diplomatic solution following US strikes on Iran, says Swinney

Ministers ‘abusing’ anti-terror laws against Palestine activists – Humza Yousaf

Two Middle East-related protests to be held in central London on Saturday

Scottish Government ending use of WhatsApp after Covid inquiry criticism

Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Swinney has ‘no intention’ of launching probe into Yousaf’s conduct over in-laws

Salmond: I seriously doubt Sturgeon and I will be on speaking terms again

Suffering on all sides in Middle East has gone on far too long, says Swinney

SNP election result would have been worse had Greens deal not ended – Flynn

Social media site eyes politicians after ‘quite the influx’ of UK accounts

Humza Yousaf relatives forced to flee homes in Gaza Strip again, former FM says

Swinney accuses Musk of ‘reprehensible’ comments about Humza Yousaf

Swinney tells social media giants to take ‘immediate action’ on disinformation

‘I messed up’ over sacking of Greens which led to my resignation, admits Yousaf

Yousaf: My in-laws are preparing Gaza evidence for International Criminal Court

Musk ‘one of the most dangerous men on the planet’, says Yousaf

Riots make me question my family’s future in the UK – Yousaf

Paula Radcliffe says Andy Murray ending career at Olympics ‘extremely fitting’

Humza Yousaf and Nadia el-Nakla welcome newborn baby girl into their family

Nicola Benedetti warns of Scottish arts sector crisis without £100m of funding

Yousaf recalls fear of ‘revenge’ for family in Gaza after condemning Hamas

Yousaf warns Starmer against ‘betrayal of people of Palestine’

Recognise Palestine state immediately after taking office, Yousaf tells Starmer

Swinney refuses to predict future of independence movement if SNP loses majority

Labour causing difficulties for SNP with ‘get rid of the Tories’ pitch – Curtice

Election could put end to SNP push for independence, says Ross

SNP has ‘ground to cover’ to catch up with Labour in polls, John Swinney says

Swinney: I have reunited the SNP and will take positive message to Scots

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