Michael Russell

Former SNP president Michael Russell will serve as the chairman of the Scottish Land Commission

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Ex-SNP president Michael Russell appointed to chair land reform body

The former MSP and senior minister announced he is in the process of taking on a new role in land reform

The former MSP and senior minister announced he is in the process of taking on a new role in land reform

Michael Russell

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What happens now as Michael Russell steps down as SNP president?

File image of the Parthenon Marbles

File image of the Parthenon Marbles

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Michael Russell: Sunak has lost his marbles if he thinks UK can hold on to sculptures

Humza Yousaf offered his heartfelt thanks to Michael Russell, who is stepping down as SNP president

Humza Yousaf offered his heartfelt thanks to Michael Russell, who is stepping down as SNP president

Michael Russell

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Humza Yousaf issues statement as SNP president resigns

We shared the second episode of Scotland Can on Wednesday night

We shared the second episode of Scotland Can on Wednesday night

Join us for the latest episode of Scotland Can ... with Michael Russell

Michael Russell called out Lord Udny-Lister for ignoring devolution

Michael Russell called out Lord Udny-Lister for ignoring devolution

Michael Russell

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Tory peer called out for ignoring devolution at Covid Inquiry

The SNP president was delivering the Thomas Muir Lecture at Glasgow University

The SNP president was delivering the Thomas Muir Lecture at Glasgow University

Michael Russell

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Michael Russell: Elections can be as definitive an expression of consent as referenda

Michael Russell presents Scotland Can ...

Michael Russell presents Scotland Can ...

Michael Russell

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Watch live: Scotland Can ... with Michael Russell

Michael Russell presents the new show every month

Michael Russell presents the new show every month

Michael Russell

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Scotland CAN! Our new podcast hosted by Michael Russell

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has been urged to make land reform more radical

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has been urged to make land reform more radical

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Ignore 'vested interests' and push on with radical land reform, SNP urged

Rishi Sunak faced criticism after U-turning on a number of climate policies this week

Rishi Sunak faced criticism after U-turning on a number of climate policies this week

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Rishi Sunak will leave our kids with a stinking desert then call it a triumph

The current SNP president Michael Russell (left) and challenger Graeme McCormick

The current SNP president Michael Russell (left) and challenger Graeme McCormick

Michael Russell

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Land reform campaigner challenges Mike Russell for SNP president role

SNP president Michael Russell has called for more radical land reform from the Scottish Government

SNP president Michael Russell has called for more radical land reform from the Scottish Government

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SNP president backs Labour MSP in call for major change to land reform bill

The Isle of Rum has its own struggle with land reform in the shape of Kinloch Castle

The Isle of Rum has its own struggle with land reform in the shape of Kinloch Castle

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Michael Russell: The time has come. Here's what we must do to turbocharge land reform

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) previously dismissed suggestions that Scottish Labour is not a party in its own right

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (left) previously dismissed suggestions that Scottish Labour is not a party in its own right

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Newly released Scottish Labour accounts 'prove they aren't a party'

The First Minister also hailed Murray Foote’s

The First Minister also hailed Murray Foote’s

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Humza Yousaf ‘delighted’ to have Murray Foote on board as SNP chief executive

Keir Starmer has taken Labour further and further to the right politically

Keir Starmer has taken Labour further and further to the right politically

Conservative Party

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Michael Russell: Keir Starmer is more Tory than ever after gender reform lie

Angus MacNeil called on Michael Russell to resign in his column for The National

Angus MacNeil called on Michael Russell to resign in his column for The National

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Angus MacNeil calls on SNP president to resign following expulsion from party

The MP was expelled late on Thursday night

The MP was expelled late on Thursday night

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Angus MacNeil: My expulsion from SNP is a sideshow to main game of independence

A man stands ready to fight flames as they engulf a hillside on July 27, 2023 in Rhodes, Greece

A man stands ready to fight flames as they engulf a hillside on July 27, 2023 in Rhodes, Greece

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UK parties seem happy to carry on fiddling while our planet burns

Michael Russell called out David Frost for his comments about climate change

Michael Russell called out David Frost for his comments about climate change

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SNP president calls out 'utter idiocy' of Tory peer's climate rant

A Lords amendment to the Government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was passed last week which would give UK ministers the power to overturn environment laws passed by the Scottish Parliament

A Lords amendment to the Government's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was passed last week which would give UK ministers the power to overturn environment laws passed by the Scottish Parliament

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Lords' Levelling Up power grab 'must be fought tooth and nail'

Readers have been divided over Angus MacNeil's actions

Readers have been divided over Angus MacNeil's actions

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I totally agree with Michael Russell’s criticism of Angus MacNeil

SNP president Michael Russell has said that he 'utterly disagrees' with Angus MacNeil’s analysis and actions

SNP president Michael Russell has said that he 'utterly disagrees' with Angus MacNeil’s analysis and actions

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Portrayal of Angus MacNeil’s actions and intent is brazenly dishonest

I utterly disagree with Angus Brendan MacNeil’s analysis and actions this past week

I utterly disagree with Angus Brendan MacNeil’s analysis and actions this past week

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Michael Russell: When indy going gets tough, don’t run away

Michael Russell said that developers' plans for Loch Tay showed the need for land reform

Michael Russell said that developers' plans for Loch Tay showed the need for land reform

Discovery Land Company (DLC)

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SNP president calls for 'binding' land reform over Loch Tay compound plans

First Minister Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government would send an 'envoy' to Brussels after an SNP General Election win

First Minister Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government would send an 'envoy' to Brussels after an SNP General Election win

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Michael Russell pans 'misleading' reports on SNP plan for 'envoy to Europe'

Michael Russell said that Alister Jack was clearly engaging in 'political monitoring' of his rivals at the taxpayer's expense

Michael Russell said that Alister Jack was clearly engaging in 'political monitoring' of his rivals at the taxpayer's expense

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'A disgrace': Alister Jack faces accusation of 'blatant political monitoring'

The weaponisation of ferry services in Scotland is a case in point, not least because the root cause of the mess hasn’t been properly understood.

The weaponisation of ferry services in Scotland is a case in point, not least because the root cause of the mess hasn’t been properly understood.

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Michael Russell: Opposition are barking up wrong funnel on ferries

Neale Hanvey appeared on Nigel Farage's GB News show

Neale Hanvey appeared on Nigel Farage's GB News show

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Neale Hanvey: Why Michael Russell is wrong to criticise me speaking to Nigel Farage

Leonardo da Vinci’s spirit lives on not just in the Mona Lisa but in his birthday being chosen by Unesco for its World Art Day

Leonardo da Vinci’s spirit lives on not just in the Mona Lisa but in his birthday being chosen by Unesco for its World Art Day

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Micheal Russell: Britain needs reminded of the power of art

SNP president Michael Russell (left) and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

SNP president Michael Russell (left) and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Michael Russell

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Michael Russell replaced as interim SNP chief amid hunt for Peter Murrell replacement

Michael Russell spoke with The Herald about independence and the 'crisis' facing the SNP

Michael Russell spoke with The Herald about independence and the 'crisis' facing the SNP

Michael Russell

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Michael Russell: SNP facing biggest 'crisis' in 50 years

MSPs perhaps need reminded of the words engraved on the head of the Scottish Parliament mace – wisdom, justice, compassion, integrity

MSPs perhaps need reminded of the words engraved on the head of the Scottish Parliament mace – wisdom, justice, compassion, integrity

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Michael Russell: Reviving the hopes for a new type of politics in Scotland

Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rhum off the west coast of Scotland

Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rhum off the west coast of Scotland

Politics is all about changing lives for the better – let's remember that

Michael Russell has said the SNP should be 'humbled' by the leadership contest

Michael Russell has said the SNP should be 'humbled' by the leadership contest

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New SNP leader needs to 'rebuild Scotland's trust', says Michael Russell

Michael Russell became SNP interim chief executive around 2.30pm, and by 3.30 was facing calls to resign

Michael Russell became SNP interim chief executive around 2.30pm, and by 3.30 was facing calls to resign

Michael Russell

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Tory MSP tells Michael Russell to resign as SNP chief – after 45 minutes in post

Russell insisted SNP staff would have no access to live data on the number of votes logged so far.

Russell insisted SNP staff would have no access to live data on the number of votes logged so far.

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SNP membership number row is bid to 'discredit party', claims Mike Russell

SNP president Michael Russell has claimed 'abuse' of party staff is helping the SNP's 'enemies'

SNP president Michael Russell has claimed 'abuse' of party staff is helping the SNP's 'enemies'

Michael Russell

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SNP president claims 'abuse of party staff aids our enemies' in secrecy row

SNP leadership candidates Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf, and Ash Regan

SNP leadership candidates Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf, and Ash Regan

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Humza Yousaf decries 'baseless smears' as SNP leadership ballot row escalates

Former SNP MP Jim Sillars at the 1988 Govan by-election

Former SNP MP Jim Sillars at the 1988 Govan by-election

Michael Russell

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Michael Russell: Why a message of hope is key for the SNP candidates

Jackie Baillie received a letter from SNP president Michael Russell

Jackie Baillie received a letter from SNP president Michael Russell

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Warning over Labour 'interference' in SNP leadership contest

Michael Russell will be remaining impartial throughout the leadership contest

Michael Russell will be remaining impartial throughout the leadership contest

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SNP president issues call for calm after STV debate gets fiery

The winner of the SNP leadership race will take Nicola Sturgeon's place at First Minister's Questions

The winner of the SNP leadership race will take Nicola Sturgeon's place at First Minister's Questions

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Michael Russell: SNP race being malevolently stirred by independence opponents

Kate Forbes has not yet announced she will be running for FM but has been hotly tipped to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Kate Forbes has not yet announced she will be running for FM but has been hotly tipped to replace Nicola Sturgeon

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Claims of Kate Forbes stitch-up are 'nonsense', says SNP President

Margaret Ewing and Alex Salmond 1992

Margaret Ewing and Alex Salmond 1992

Michael Russell

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Michael Russell: Unionist glee at SNP leadership race shows they still don't get it

Michael Russell accused the BBC of a 'bizarre stunt' by uninviting the SNP from the Question Time panel

Michael Russell accused the BBC of a 'bizarre stunt' by uninviting the SNP from the Question Time panel

BBC Question Time

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BBC accused of 'bizarre stunt' after 'uninviting' SNP from Question Time panel

SNP president Mike Russell is a guest on episode five of The National's Holyrood Weekly podcast discussing Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

SNP president Mike Russell is a guest on episode five of The National's Holyrood Weekly podcast discussing Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

Michael Russell

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Michael Russell: SNP must now move indy debate from 'process to substance'

Without Nicola Sturgeon’s unique contribution, the White Paper making the case for independence would never have happened

Without Nicola Sturgeon’s unique contribution, the White Paper making the case for independence would never have happened

Michael Russell

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Michael Russell: We’ve been set a challenge - is Yes movement ready to take it up?

James Naughtie (left) and Nicola Sturgeon

James Naughtie (left) and Nicola Sturgeon

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BBC presenter faces criticism after commenting on Nicola Sturgeon’s appearance

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon answers questions on Scottish Government issues, during a press conference at St Andrews House

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon answers questions on Scottish Government issues, during a press conference at St Andrews House

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Michael Russell: Attacks on Nicola Sturgeon have gone from policy to personal

Nicola Sturgeon is being 'demonised' by the media, Michael Russell says

Nicola Sturgeon is being 'demonised' by the media, Michael Russell says

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SNP president condemns 'media feeding frenzy' targeted at Nicola Sturgeon

SNP president Michael Russell said he had appealed the Twitter suspension

SNP president Michael Russell said he had appealed the Twitter suspension

Michael Russell

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SNP president Michael Russell SUSPENDED from Twitter

A campaign to save the three axed series doesn’t quite get to the heart of the issue – we need a complete overhaul, or better yet, a Scottish-owned radio station

A campaign to save the three axed series doesn’t quite get to the heart of the issue – we need a complete overhaul, or better yet, a Scottish-owned radio station

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Michael Russell: BBC Radio Scotland is not as bad as we think it is – it’s much worse

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