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Drinks industry says Edinburgh’s deposit return programme is impractical
Critics say Scotland’s ruling party needs to explain what happened to £740,000 raised to fight a second referendum
Announcement by governing party boosts chances of avoiding loss of public funds
Loyalists hope new first minister can regain initiative after police probe but admit it will be a tough task
Former party treasurer Colin Beattie says he did not know about purchase of luxury motorhome
Scottish deputy first minister Shona Robison says organisation has to ‘get our house in order’
Latest move by Police Scotland overshadows keynote speech by new first minister
The rise of Rishi Sunak and Humza Yousaf teaches us some important lessons about heritage and belonging
Humza Yousaf’s early days as leader have been beset with revelations since he took charge of the SNP
Move intensifies constitutional clash between Holyrood and Westminster
Resignation of Johnston Carmichael only became public last week after arrest of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell
Humza Yousaf’s SNP is contending with an inquiry into its finances that could have far-reaching implications
Ending the 316-year-old union with England will be no easy task after narrow leadership election win
Parliamentary committee’s recommendation over Margaret Ferrier’s Covid breach could trigger Scottish by-election
Humza Yousaf ensures that majority of portfolios are held by women
Finance secretary rejects junior role as parliament confirms Humza Yousaf as first minister
Scotland’s health secretary set to become first minister on Wednesday after securing 52% of vote
Humza Yousaf must heal SNP divisions, fix public services and outline a route to Scottish independence
Rishi Sunak’s allies believe Kate Forbes would have offered more constructive relations with the UK government
Humza Yousaf has to show the SNP can deliver real policy successes
The loyalty and discipline the party was famed for has broken down of late
Fractious campaign has been in marked contrast to the tight discipline of Sturgeon’s eight-year tenure
Divisions and complaints about handling of leadership election have wrecked vaunted discipline
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
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