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Local elections wipeout appears to be harbinger of doom for Rishi Sunak

With an estimated 25% vote share, Tory performance matches 1995 nadir reached under John Major

The Guardian - UK

SNP avoids another bruising leadership contest but relief will be short-lived

John Swinney faces series of immediate challenges, including rebuilding cross-party trust at Holyrood

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf’s poor judgment led to his downfall

Letters: David Sinclair says the Scottish first minister’s lack of political nous resulted in a litany of mistakes. Plus a letter from Ed Pybus

The Guardian - UK

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‘The SNP are in trouble’: Scottish voters on the drama at Holyrood

As John Swinney emerges as favourite to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader, Guardian readers share their views

The Guardian - UK

Kate Forbes rules out SNP leadership bid in shock announcement

Announcement appears to clear path for former deputy first minister John Swinney to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and become Scotland’s next first minister

Evening Standard

John Swinney Announces Bid To Become Scotland's New First Minister

Scotland's former deputy first minister, John Swinney, announced on Thursday he would stand to succeed Humza Yousaf as leader of the country's governing Scottish National Party (SNP).

International Business Times

John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister

He was deputy first minister under Nicola Sturgeon, but has been on the backbenches since Humza Yousaf replaced her.

Evening Standard

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Swinney expected to become Scotland’s first minister next week after Kate Forbes rules herself out – as it happened

Former finance secretary, who was narrowly beaten by Humza Yousaf in last year’s SNP leadership contest, has announced that she will not stand this time

The Guardian - UK

Swinney in line to become Scottish first minister after Forbes steps aside

Former SNP leader now likely to return to the role without a contest and take control of government next week

The Guardian - UK

The SNP failed as an activist party. If it becomes a competent governing force, it may have a chance

Whoever wins must stop acting like the leader of an independent nation that does not yet exist, and start leading the real Scotland, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK

Scottish government survives confidence vote after Hamza Yousaf quits

The Scottish National Party expected to pick a new leader to replace outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf.

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SNP defeats Labour confidence motion and sets out plan for choosing new leader

Spokesperson confirms ‘informal meeting’ has taken place between leadership frontrunners John Swinney and Kate Forbes

The Guardian - UK

On challenges big and small, our leaders haven’t learned that nationalism is not the answer

Brexit and Scottish independence have benefited Rishi Sunak and Humza Yousaf – now both are suffering the consequences, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

‘There is despair’: fears for Scotland’s green policies as power-sharing ends

Climate groups and Greens co-leader say climate policies risk being sidelined or buried by SNP

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Next first minister will need centre-left allies, says Scottish Greens’ Harvie

Greens co-leader says SNP will have to do deals with anti-independence Tories unless they keep his party on side

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Labour’s Khan has 22-point lead over Tory rival in London mayoral race, poll suggests – as it happened

The London mayor, running for his third term in office, had been warning of a ‘two-horse race’

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: How it all went wrong for Humza Yousaf – and where the SNP goes now

In today’s newsletter: Scotland’s First Minister resigned on Monday after collapsing a power-sharing agreement. What next for Holyrood and the ruling party?

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Humza Yousaf’s resignation: miscalculation leads to crisis

Editorial: A failed act of brinkmanship has led to more self-inflicted drama for the SNP, as it struggles to emerge from a tumultuous period

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Humza Yousaf’s clumsiness meant he had to jump – but Westminster also gave him a push

The SNP leader badly miscalculated his support. But London’s meddling in Scottish politics played its part, says writer Rory Scothorne

The Guardian - UK

Tell us: what are your views on the current political situation in Scotland?

We’re interested to hear how people feel about Humza Yousaf’s resignation Scotland’s political situation generally, and what they hope will happen next

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Greens will not back down in Humza Yousaf row, co-leader says

Lorna Slater says she cannot imagine anything that would change party’s position after ‘spectacular breach of trust’

The Guardian - UK

SNP split from Greens boosts Keir Starmer’s election chances, say Labour insiders

As first minister Humza Yousaf fights to stay in power, sources believe fallout from defunct coalition could help Labour win seats at general election

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf seeks ‘common ground’ with opponents ahead of crunch vote

The First Minister is attempting to build bridges with other Scottish parties as he fights for his political future.