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Why Nicola Sturgeon won't be in Parliament this week

NICOLA Sturgeon will not return to Holyrood this week and will instead work remotely.

The National (Scotland)

No 10 refuses to say when Rishi Sunak first declared wife’s shareholding in childminder agency – as it happened

PM’s spokesperson also refuses to say when updated register of ministers’ interests would be published

The Guardian - UK

Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP

A spokeswoman for the former first minister said she would stay away from Holyrood this week as her successor is due to set out his priorities.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'should not be suspended' from SNP as ex-First Minister to avoid Holyrood

The former SNP leader will not be among the MSPs returning to Edinburgh this week after the parliament's Easter recess.

Daily Record

Senior SNP members should acknowledge concerns about party finances

Record View says those in senior positions within the SNP should be honest enough to acknowledge the concerns of members and the wider public.

Daily Record

New calls for Nicola Sturgeon to be suspended from SNP after fundraising leak

Leaked video shows former SNP leader angrily denying any problem with finances

The Independent UK

SNP’s finances are in ‘robust health’ – Ian Blackford

The party’s former Westminster leader said the party is ‘solvent’.

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Ian Blackford denies SNP faces cash crisis and insists party finances are 'robust'

The SNP's former leader at Westminster claimed the party was ready to fight a by-election in Rutherglen if shamed MP Margaret Ferrier is finally forced out.

Daily Record

Joanna Cherry hits out after Ian Blackford calls for SNP unity

Edinburgh South West MP Joanna Cherry said the party must acknowledge its problems and 'end the monstering' of those who raise concerns before it can unite.

Daily Record

Ian Blackford urges SNP to 'come together' during 'challenging period'

The former Westminster leader’s comments came just 24 hours after SNP president Mike Russell said Scottish independence cannot be secured in the immediate future amid the ongoing police investigation into party finances.

Daily Record

Scottish Tories accused of trying to revive anti-independence coalition

SNP’s Ian Blackford says calls to vote tactically by backing Labour prove unionist alliance ‘still alive and well’

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland police vehicles attacked by dissident republicans on anniversary of Good Friday agreement – as it happened

Rishi Sunak had earlier urge return to power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; US president Joe Biden arrives on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

SNP urged to ‘come together’ by its former Westminster leader

Ian Blackford said the party needs to make sure it is ready to face the general election next year now new leader Humza Yousaf is in place.

The Independent UK

Ian Blackford calls for SNP to unite after leadership contest conclusion

THE former leader of the SNP at Westminster has called for his party to unite as “political parties that aren’t united tend to face electoral…

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SNP urged to reveal size of membership amid report of major drop

PRESSURE is growing on the SNP to reveal the true extent of their membership – amid fears a lack of transparency is making it harder for…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf suggests making Nicola Sturgeon 'global Scottish independence ambassador'

HUMZA Yousaf has proposed making Nicola Sturgeon a “global ambassador for Scottish independence”, if he wins the SNP leadership race.

The National (Scotland)

Independence case to be made internationally, SNP say as party ambassador appointed

AN SNP MP has been appointed to a new role aimed at building international support for independence, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland)

Identity of sex abuse accused ex-teacher revealed after gagging order lifted

A GAGGING order concealing the identity of a former teacher accused of molesting boys has been lifted – officially revealing his name.

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Daily Record

SNP’s Ian Blackford claimed debt collection agency bill on expenses over unpaid energy bill

Documents show the debt was racked up over a payment for the electricity bill at the constituency office.

The National (Scotland)

Ian Blackford accuses Alex Salmond of 'stirring the pot' in leadership contest

FORMER SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has accused Alex Salmond of “trying to stir the pot” in the leadership contest after claiming…

Daily Record

Ian Blackford accuses Alex Salmond of 'stirring the pot' in SNP leadership contest

Salmond, a former SNP leader, suggested that Humza Yousaf skipped a vote on same-sex marriage due to "religious pressure".

Daily Record

Kate Forbes declares 'it's a free world' as she shrugs off being snubbed by senior SNP members

The finance secretary said it was "ultimately for SNP members" to decide who wins the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.

The Independent UK

Ash Regan committed to SNP even if leadership bid fails

She has been a frequent critic of SNP policy and leadership in recent months.

The National (Scotland)

'It has to be Humza': Ian Blackford endorses Humza Yousaf in SNP leadership race

The SNP’s former Leader at Westminster, Ian Blackford, has announced his support for Humza Yousaf in the race to become the party’s next leader.

The Independent UK

Ian Blackford declares it ‘has to be Humza’ for Scotland’s next first minister

The former SNP Westminster leader has become the latest figure in the party to endorse Mr Yousaf in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.

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