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Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking at an event marking 25 years of devolution

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Gay marriage laws may not pass in Scotland today, Nicola Sturgeon says

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry

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Joanna Cherry labels Nicola Sturgeon's gay marriage comments 'nonsense'

Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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Nicola Sturgeon confirms rescheduled appearance at Westminster committee

John Swinney has cut the number of special advisers on the Scottish Government's top team

John Swinney has cut the number of special advisers on the Scottish Government's top team

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John Swinney cuts more than half of First Minister's special advisers

Murdo Fraser called on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during a debate on the Cass Review

Murdo Fraser called on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during a debate on the Cass Review

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Tory MSP calls on Nicola Sturgeon to apologise during Cass Review debate

John Swinney with Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon just before the Holyrood vote that saw him appointed First Minister

John Swinney with Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon just before the Holyrood vote that saw him appointed First Minister

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Nicola Sturgeon reacts to John Swinney becoming Scotland's new first minister

Humza Yousaf broke with tradition by not ending his resignation letter to the King as he should have

Humza Yousaf broke with tradition by not ending his resignation letter to the King as he should have

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Humza Yousaf praised for ignoring 'pantomime' tradition in letter to King

The new first minister will be appointed on Tuesday on the recommendation of MSPs

The new first minister will be appointed on Tuesday on the recommendation of MSPs

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How is a new first minister selected at Holyrood?

Alex Salmond pictured with John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon in 1999

Alex Salmond pictured with John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon in 1999

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25 years since Scotland awoke to its first democratically elected MSPs

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential SNP leader

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential SNP leader

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Who is Kate Forbes? The former minister who could replace Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf announced his resignation at Bute House on Monday

Humza Yousaf announced his resignation at Bute House on Monday

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How an SNP leadership race works as Humza Yousaf resigns

Resigning SNP leader Humza Yousaf (centre) takes part in a Believe in Scotland march from Edinburgh Castle in September 2023

Resigning SNP leader Humza Yousaf (centre) takes part in a Believe in Scotland march from Edinburgh Castle in September 2023

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Humza Yousaf is gone as SNP leader. But will Scottish independence support suffer?

Nicola Sturgeon has given her reaction to the news of Humza Yousaf's resignation

Nicola Sturgeon has given her reaction to the news of Humza Yousaf's resignation

Nicola Sturgeon reacts after Humza Yousaf announces resignation

Ash Regan is being described as 'the most powerful MSP' in Holyrood, but who exactly is she?

Ash Regan is being described as 'the most powerful MSP' in Holyrood, but who exactly is she?

Gender reform row

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Who is Ash Regan? The Alba MSP with Humza Yousaf's fate in her hands

Nicola Sturgeon made clear when she was referring to countries other than Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon made clear when she was referring to countries other than Scotland

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I’d have been quite lost without the FM’s briefings during lockdown

Humza Yousaf saw his popularity rating among SNP voters drop to -7% in a recent poll

Humza Yousaf saw his popularity rating among SNP voters drop to -7% in a recent poll

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Experts weigh in on why Humza Yousaf’s popularity has fallen

The latest political storm to hit the SNP will not derail independence movement, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

The latest political storm to hit the SNP will not derail independence movement, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

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Wee Ginger Dug: The independence cause will always be buffeted by storms

Nicola Sturgeon outside her home in Glasgow

Nicola Sturgeon outside her home in Glasgow

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Nicola Sturgeon speaks out after husband charged by police

Peter Murrell pictured at his home in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire

Peter Murrell pictured at his home in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire

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Everything we know so far about SNP police probe as Peter Murrell re-arrested

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

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Contempt of Court: Why police urged caution after charging Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell have been married since 2010

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell have been married since 2010

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Who is Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell?

Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon

Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon

Climate emergency

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Former Nicola Sturgeon adviser speaks out on climate pledge row-back

The Aye Write festival has been saved following a surprise donation

The Aye Write festival has been saved following a surprise donation

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Popular Scottish festival saved after surprise donation from late EuroMillions winner

Val McDermid has said tweets aimed at Nicola Sturgeon are like something from the 'Dark Ages'

Val McDermid has said tweets aimed at Nicola Sturgeon are like something from the 'Dark Ages'

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Misogyny aimed at Nicola Sturgeon is 'disgusting', legendary crime writer says

Nicola Sturgeon has poked fun at Rishi Sunak after he was accused of 'ruining' Samba trainers

Nicola Sturgeon has poked fun at Rishi Sunak after he was accused of 'ruining' Samba trainers

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Nicola Sturgeon pokes fun at Rishi Sunak after PM 'ruins' iconic trainers

Nicola Sturgeon's senior leadership team have reportedly been questioned by police

Nicola Sturgeon's senior leadership team have reportedly been questioned by police

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Members of Nicola Sturgeon's Cabinet interviewed by police in finance probe

Officers from Police Scotland leave the headquarters of the SNP in Edinburgh

Officers from Police Scotland leave the headquarters of the SNP in Edinburgh

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'Whole of SNP would like to see end of Operation Branchform', says Humza Yousaf

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Holyrood chamber

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Holyrood chamber

LibDem MSP offers to 'allay Nicola Sturgeon's concerns' on assisted dying

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has given her view on the assisted dying debate

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has given her view on the assisted dying debate

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Nicola Sturgeon intervenes in debate over assisted dying bill at Holyrood

People gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to express their opposition to the Hate Crime Act

People gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to express their opposition to the Hate Crime Act

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'It's my right to offend': Inside the hate crime protest at the Scottish Parliament

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon chairing an event at the Aye Write book festival in 2023

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon chairing an event at the Aye Write book festival in 2023

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Nicola Sturgeon speaks out after top Scottish book festival cancelled

Humza Yousaf announced an external review into the use of WhatsApp and mobile messaging in the Scottish Government

Humza Yousaf announced an external review into the use of WhatsApp and mobile messaging in the Scottish Government

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Former data commissioner to lead review of Scottish Government use of WhatsApp

Iain Livingstone has defended the probe into SNP finances

Iain Livingstone has defended the probe into SNP finances

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Iain Livingstone defends probe into SNP finances almost a year on from arrests

Old photos have emerged of Nicola Sturgeon standing next to Aaron Taylor-Johnson - the man rumoured to be the next Bond

Old photos have emerged of Nicola Sturgeon standing next to Aaron Taylor-Johnson - the man rumoured to be the next Bond

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Nicola Sturgeon shocked to appear in TV reports on 'new James Bond'

Both Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf paid tribute to Mark Drakeford as he prepares to step down as Welsh FM

Both Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf paid tribute to Mark Drakeford as he prepares to step down as Welsh FM

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Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to Mark Drakeford on his last day as Welsh FM

Humza Yousaf has led tributes to veteran SNP campaigner Gerry Fisher

Humza Yousaf has led tributes to veteran SNP campaigner Gerry Fisher

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Humza Yousaf leads tributes after death of veteran SNP activist Gerry Fisher

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack arrives at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack arrives at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

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Alister Jack says he ‘can’t think of anything that has improved’ under the SNP

Former first minister Alex Salmond was cleared of all count against him by a court

Former first minister Alex Salmond was cleared of all count against him by a court

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Police probe into 'leak' of Alex Salmond allegations ends with no charges

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon led Scotland during the Covid pandemic

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon led Scotland during the Covid pandemic

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Tory ministers 'afraid of Nicola Sturgeon during Covid', says Welsh First Minister

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson (right) declined to restate former first minister Nicola Sturgeon's support for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson (right) declined to restate former first minister Nicola Sturgeon's support for a treaty banning nuclear weapons

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Independent Scotland not committed to treaty banning nuclear weapons, Robertson says

Nicola Sturgeon shocked Scotland and the political world when she quit as first minister (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Nicola Sturgeon shocked Scotland and the political world when she quit as first minister (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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'Proud of my colleagues': Nicola Sturgeon reacts to SNP walk-out

Staff at SNP headquarters are set to be re-interviewed by police as part of Operation Branchform, it has been reported

Staff at SNP headquarters are set to be re-interviewed by police as part of Operation Branchform, it has been reported

SNP headquarter staff set to be re-interviewed by police in party finance probe

Support for independence has remained one year on from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

Support for independence has remained one year on from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

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Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation one year on: What's the impact on SNP and independence?

John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish Parliament

John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish Parliament

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Kelly Given: Nicola Sturgeon's legacy will live on - even after independence

Nicola Sturgeon showed that a country can be led by serious and dedicated individuals

Nicola Sturgeon showed that a country can be led by serious and dedicated individuals

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Anne McLaughlin: Political attacks undermine efforts to tackle next pandemic

Humza Yousaf said he found it 'very hard' to watch Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry

Humza Yousaf said he found it 'very hard' to watch Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry

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Humza Yousaf: It was 'very hard' watching Nicola Sturgeon at Covid Inquiry

The SNP must distance themselves from the past, writes Joanna Cherry

The SNP must distance themselves from the past, writes Joanna Cherry

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Joanna Cherry: SNP must distance themselves from the past to avoid doorstep troubles

Professor Devi Sridhar is among those whose communications have been scrutinised

Professor Devi Sridhar is among those whose communications have been scrutinised

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Will Covid inquiry grillings deter able people from helping in future?

Rishi Sunak is refusing to apologise for making a joke at the expense of transgender people during PMQs

Rishi Sunak is refusing to apologise for making a joke at the expense of transgender people during PMQs

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Rishi Sunak refuses to apologise for ‘callous’ transgender joke at PMQs

Nicola Sturgeon called out the PM for his 'terrible' comments about trans people at PMQs

Nicola Sturgeon called out the PM for his 'terrible' comments about trans people at PMQs

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Nicola Sturgeon takes aim at Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer after trans row at PMQs

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon addressing the SNP conference

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon addressing the SNP conference

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Problems facing SNP and independence run deeper than personality of leaders

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack arriving at the UK Covid Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on February 1

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack arriving at the UK Covid Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on February 1

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Alister Jack was perfectly cast in the villain role. Is that what he wanted?

Alister Jack was given a forum to cast doubt about Nicola Sturgeon's emotions

Alister Jack was given a forum to cast doubt about Nicola Sturgeon's emotions

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Covid inquiry gave rise to a huge amount of personally directed venom

Though there are many matters to raise about the government response to the pandemic, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event that nobody could have prepared for

Though there are many matters to raise about the government response to the pandemic, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event that nobody could have prepared for

UK Covid Inquiry is feeding innocents to lions rather than making progress

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