Humza Yousaf

Scottish Politics

Scotland’s government fell apart in a week – here’s what happened

— The Scottish first minister’s decision to abruptly end his coalition deal with the Greens has backfired in spectacular fashion, leaving the SNP in crisis once more.

Scottish Politics

Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s departing first minister, and the art of the resignation speech

— What the brevity and humble tone tell us about the resigning first minister’s hopes for the future.

OPINION

BBC Scotland: An irresponsible manufacturer of fake British nationalist outrage

— BBC Scotland has been accused of bias and stoking division by scrutinising the SNP’s call for a Tory-free Scotland in the general election, sparking controversy over political reporting integrity.

OPINION

The alarming rise of the new fascism

— Global concerns escalate as U.S. Project 2025 promotes far-right Christian nationalism. In Britain, Suella Braverman’s inflammatory language towards migrants, the homeless, and protesters raises fears of the Conservative Party transforming into a far-right authoritarian entity.

Scottish Independence

A decade of polls suggests Scotland’s new first minister Humza Yousaf will struggle to deliver independence, just like Nicola Sturgeon

— The SNP’s new leader only just squeaked over the line against his rivals, which is a bad sign for his ambition to take Scotland out of the UK.

OPINION

A new era in Scottish politics

— Humza Yousaf has been elected Scotland’s first ethnic minority leader. His task is to put his own stamp on the SNP, restart the grassroots independence campaign, focus on independence, reach out to critics and provide a better pitch to the public.