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The group says its actions are nothing compared to destruction predicted from climate change

Meet the activists who keep disrupting FMQs

Màiri McAllan has joined the new Scottish Cabinet

Who is Màiri McAllan? Former environment minister joins Cabinet for first time

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Who is Shona Robison, Scotland's new deputy first minister?

Shona Robison: Who is Scotland's next deputy first minister?

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Nicola Sturgeon signed off her resignation letter to King Charles on Tuesday

'Disturbing': Campaigners criticise language in Nicola Sturgeon's letter to King

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Humza Yousaf must recover the co-operative spirit of the Yes movement

COMMENT Humza Yousaf must recover the co-operative spirit of the Yes movement

Nicola Sturgeon has left Bute House for the final time

'Thank you for the privilege': Nicola Sturgeon writes resignation letter to King

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Angus Robertson, Shona Robison and Neil Gray could all potentially become Scotland's next deputy FM

Who is in the running to be the next deputy first minister?

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Has the march to independence truly been cut off by the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon?

COMMENT Gerry Hassan: The SNP and five key steps to Next Generation Independence

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

Explainer How is a new first minister selected?

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From left: Ash Regan, Humza Yousaf, and Kate Forbes

RECAP: All the day's key news as Humza Yousaf wins SNP leadership race

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been vocal in her opposition of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

JK Rowling hits out at Humza Yousaf after SNP leadership election win

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Nicola Sturgeon has donated money she owed to Douglas Ross for a bet to charity

Nicola Sturgeon gives update on 'double or quits' bet with Douglas Ross

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Nicola Sturgeon congratulated Humza Yousaf after he was chosen to lead the SNP

Nicola Sturgeon congratulates Humza Yousaf after he's elected as new SNP leader

Nicola Sturgeon has said she will never reveal who she voted for in the SNP leadership race

Nicola Sturgeon says she'll never reveal who she voted for in SNP leadership race

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Patrick Harvie, Nicola Sturgeon and Lorna Slater after signing the Bute House Agreement in 2021

What is the Bute House Agreement?

How to watch the new First Minister announcement today

How to watch as the new SNP leader is announced today

Ash Regan hit the headlines at the end of last year when she quit her ministerial role in protest against Holyrood’s gender reforms

Who is Ash Regan? The former minister vying to be the next SNP leader

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Paisley Book Festival in Renfrewshire

Nicola Sturgeon to 'probably' write a book on time as FM for 'therapy'

Kate Forbes has long been tipped as a potential successor to Nicola Sturgeon

PROFILE Who is Kate Forbes? The Finance Secretary vying to become youngest SNP leader

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Michael Gove was asked what he thought Nicola Sturgeon's 'biggest achievement' is

Michael Gove in awkward response to question about Nicola Sturgeon

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Turono, 53, stands amongst the ruins of a flood-damaged house in Pekalongan, Indonesia. The extent of climate-related losses and damages has caused his village to be abandoned by all other residents – only he remains

Global group urges next FM to follow Nicola Sturgeon's lead on loss and damages

John Swinney’s role alongside First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is worth remembering

COMMENT Kelly Given: It's been a week for history books – here's what they'll say

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Nicola Sturgeon tests out a car in 2017

Nicola Sturgeon reveals she's in ‘early stages’ of learning how to drive

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John Swinney has been on the frontbenches for the SNP since 1999 and spoke to the Sunday National for an exclusive interview reflecting on his career

INTERVIEW 'It's the right choice': John Swinney reflects on 'mentally taxing' last eight months

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The legacy of Nicola Sturgeon's influence on getting more women into politics was reflected by tributes paid in her last week as FM

Nicola Sturgeon's last week as FM showed legacy of supporting women into politics

Deputy First Minister John Swinney (left) and outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrive for her last First Minster's Questions

COMMENT Focusing on the local is essential to this new era of Scottish politics

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during her last First Minster's Questions

Stephen Kerr's education question missed the mark

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Brian Cox at the opening of the London Stock Exchange

Brian Cox says Scotland 'mustn't give up pursuit of independence' post-Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon says she's 'excited and a wee bit terrified' about next week

Nicola Sturgeon reveals she's a 'wee bit terrified' about stepping down

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Nicola Sturgeon opened the National Treatment Centre at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy

Nicola Sturgeon opens £33m treatment centre in final FM engagement

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Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney arrive for her last First Minister's Questions.

Sturgeon wouldn't accept my previous offers to quit, says John Swinney

LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon to face MSPs for final time as First Minister

RECAP: Heartfelt tributes for Sturgeon after fiery last FMQs

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the media after her last First Minster's Questions

COMMENT Wee Ginger Dug: Nicola Sturgeon outclasses Douglas Ross one last time

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Nicola Sturgeon meets the King in Dunfermline in October last year

THE JOUKER Text break-up? Why Sturgeon won't meet King to formally quit as FM

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Nicola Sturgeon was criticised for announcing Jim McColl's Ferguson Marine as the preferred bidder too soon in a Holyrood committee report

MSPs probing ferries scandal 'rushed report to attack Nicola Sturgeon', SNP claim

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Nicola Sturgeon walks to the debating chamber for the final time as First Minister

INSIDER What it was like inside the Scottish Parliament for Nicola Sturgeon's final FMQs

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Douglas Ross opened his time at Nicola Sturgeon's final PMQs by asking about SNP membership numbers

SKETCH A graceful final FMQs for Nicola Sturgeon? Not if Douglas Ross can help it

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Douglas Ross (left) followed by Anas Sarwar and Patrick Harvie.

How opposition leaders responded to Nicola Sturgeon's final Holyrood speech

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Nicola Sturgeon delivered her final speech as First Minister to Holyrood

'A profound honour': Nicola Sturgeon delivers final statement to Scottish Parliament

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Anas Sarwar sneered as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon rebuffed his calls for a snap Holyrood election

Anas Sarwar sneers as Nicola Sturgeon rebuffs call for snap Holyrood election

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Douglas Ross clashed with the Presiding Officer, centre, and Nicola Sturgeon's during her last parliamentary show-down with the Scottish Tory leader

FMQS Douglas Ross rapped over 'liar' accusation during Nicola Sturgeon's fiery last FMQs

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It is sad to witness the lambasting of Nicola Sturgeon

Letters Denigrating previous SNP leaders will not take the Yes cause forward

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Humza Yousaf is perceived more negatively than Kate Forbes by the general public, new polling has found

SNP leadership race on a knife edge going into final stretch, poll suggests

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Six of Nicola Sturgeon's best moments at FMQs

Nine of Nicola Sturgeon's best moments at FMQs

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Nicola Sturgeon will face MSPs at FMQs for the final time on Thursday

Nicola Sturgeon in message of thanks ahead of final FMQs

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John Mason has been accused of

'Shameful stunt': SNP MSP slammed for 'pro life' motion on baby loss book

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The UK's Covid-19 inquiry is set to invite Nicola Sturgeon to provide evidence on Scotland's response to the pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon asked to give evidence at UK Covid-19 inquiry

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Nicola Sturgeon has chaired her final Scottish Government Cabinet meeting

Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to John Swinney after final Cabinet meeting

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Nicola Sturgeon said bringing in minimum unit pricing was 'controversial and difficult' but is glad the Government persevered

Nicola Sturgeon says minimum unit pricing 'one of her proudest achievements'

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Discord in his party over the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland could spell trouble for Rishi Sunak

COMMENT Wee Ginger Dug: Trouble brewing for Rishi Sunak over Northern Ireland deal

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Nicola Sturgeon said she believed the influence of social media websites, like Twitter, has undermined the ability of countries to 'address big issues of substance that will shape futures'

Nicola Sturgeon says social media 'damaging political debate' in last public speech

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Nicola Sturgeon told Sky News that police had not spoken to her about their investigation into alleged missing party funds

I have not spoken to police about party funds investigation, says Nicola Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon told Loose Women she attended a memorial service while still having a miscarriage.

Nicola Sturgeon reveals she attended memorial service while 'having a miscarriage'

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Nicola Sturgeon joked she was 'mortified' she wore the same outfit on Loose Women as she had on when she resigned

THE JOUKER Nicola Sturgeon left 'utterly mortified' during Loose Women appearance

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