Amid a political crisis, John Swinney, who led the Scottish National Party two decades ago, is in line to become Scotland’s first minister.
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Humza Yousaf Resigns as Scotland’s First Minister
Mr. Yousaf, the leader of the Scottish National Party, announced that he was stepping down, days after the collapse of his coalition government.
What to Know About the Breakup of Scotland’s Coalition Government
The power-sharing agreement between the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Green Party ended abruptly on Thursday, marking a fresh period of turmoil for the S.N.P.
Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’
Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Husband Charged in Embezzlement Case in Scotland
Peter Murrell was charged in connection with embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party, which his wife once led and where he held a senior role.
Scotland Pauses Gender Medications for Minors
The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments.
Rishi Sunak Backs J.K. Rowling in Criticism of New Scottish Hate Crime Law
The legislation expands protections and creates a new charge of “stirring up hatred.” Critics, including J.K. Rowling, said the law was “wide open to abuse.”
At Willy Wonka Event in Glasgow, Police Called and Families Outraged
Families traveled to Glasgow for an event that claimed to channel the magic of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” They got a couple of jelly beans.
A Missing Highland Games Trophy Will Be Awarded Again After 95 Years
Fancy a chance to claim the Rose Bowl? Get really good at carrying stones.
Monkey Who Escaped in Scotland is Captured
A Japanese macaque escaped from a wildlife park on Sunday. After five days of “living his best life,” he was back home on Thursday.