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Scotland’s first minister insists her party will emerge stronger from divisive contest
Could this be another triumph for the party’s establishment?
Divisions and complaints about handling of leadership election have wrecked vaunted discipline
Resignation is blow to party establishment after admission membership numbers were overstated
Kate Forbes has the greatest appeal among the Scottish public but party heavyweights back her main rival
With buildings either being blown up or neglected, how can the city centre be preserved?
Ruling party issues correction after contenders to succeed Sturgeon raise poll concerns
Integrated review highlights end of ‘peace dividend’, as extra cash for defence will have to come from other public services
Rishi Sunak’s new illegal migration bill has eased the pressure on the government but not solved the issue
Sunak’s administration is preparing for another constitutional clash with Edinburgh
Ash Regan says country could be just ‘one election’ away from independence as SNP contest heats up
Fallout from independence fundraising drive deepens concerns about grip of Sturgeon and her chief executive husband
Edinburgh is yet to develop strategy for rejoining EU, despite the issue being core to case for secession
Kate Forbes may be Scottish voters’ first choice for leader, but the health secretary stands out as firm favourite among SNP supporters
Hostile tone suggests ruling party could struggle to reunite after Nicola Sturgeon’s departure
Humza Yousaf said he did not support Nicola Sturgeon’s plan to use next Westminster general election as ‘de facto’ referendum
MSPs seek pause in aquaculture growth over environmental and welfare concerns as mortality doubles
The debate over Kate Forbes has focused attention on the place of religious beliefs in the public square
Every week, some 700 newsagents display the latest issue of The Digger. What’s the paper’s secret?
Early signs put Humza Yousaf in front, but Ash Regan has an important card to play on Scottish independence
Drinks sector faces similar restrictions as tobacco under proposals designed to tackle country’s alcohol-related problems
Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan secure backing to enter race that risks worsening SNP divisions
Health secretary seen as ‘appointable’ but not ‘ideal’ candidate to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader
Deputy first minister John Swinney says he ‘profoundly disagrees’ with her views on same-sex marriage
Kate Forbes’ difficulties over her same-sex marriage stance reflect deepening leftwing influence on the SNP
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