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.
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.”
Scotland’s National Party Picks Humza Yousaf to Succeed Sturgeon
Humza Yousaf is on course to become the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, and when that happens, he will confront several daunting obstacles.
Who Could Replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s First Minister?
Ms. Sturgeon’s party, the Scottish National Party, is expected to hold an election to choose her successor in the coming weeks.