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to the snp at the next holyrood election. itrai’heh serious challenger to the snp at the next holyrood election.— serious challenger to the snp at the next holyrood election. when do you think we might _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have a _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have a new _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have a new first i think we might have a new first minister? t think we might have a new first minister? , , ., , , ., minister? i suppose that depends on whether or not _ minister? i suppose that depends on whether or not there _ minister? i suppose that depends on whether or not there are _ minister? i suppose that depends on whether or not there are multiple i whether or not there are multiple candidates for the post of snp leader, because that would affect the timetable of what's the party did to allow different candidates to go out and campaign. they would have to secure nominations first
to the snp at the next holyrood election. itrai’heh serious challenger to the snp at the next holyrood election.— serious challenger to the snp at the next holyrood election. when do you think we might _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have a _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have a new _ next holyrood election. when do you think we might have a new first i think we might have a new first...
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at hol rood. ., ' . , holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to _ holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to function _ holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to function as - holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to function as a - holyrood. how difficult will it be l for them to function as a minority government? it's going to be tricky for the snp. they had been relying on those green votes in parliament. the greens have eight msps, they've been propping them up making sure their legislation and key things such as their budget were passed, allowing their budget were passed, allowing the government to run smoothly, allowing them to pursue their legislative agenda at holyrood. they are no longer going to necessarily be able to rely on those votes and it sounds from those comments that this has been an acrimonious split so the greens may not feel able to support the government in some parts of their legislative agenda and it will be done on a case—by—case basis. that will leave the snp lookin
at hol rood. ., ' . , holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to _ holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to function _ holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to function as - holyrood. how difficult will it be for them to function as a - holyrood. how difficult will it be l for them to function as a minority government? it's going to be tricky for the snp. they had been relying on those green votes in parliament. the greens have eight msps, they've been propping them up making...
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, this is the scene live in holyrood where they are discussing other issues. we are expecting the statement at around 2:25pm. campaigners say the plans are a global embarrassment. the bbc understands that the government's annual climate target could also be scrapped. but the final goal of reaching net zero by 20a5 will remain. 0ur scotland editor explains. this wild and windy nation has made strides towards cutting emissions of greenhouse gases. the scottish government prides itself on ambitious climate targets, but now the snp and their scottish green party partners and hitting they are not moving fast enough. a formal announcement is expected here in the scottish parliament shortly, but it first minister's questions, humza yousaf was already under pressure. we of course have made progress between 1990 and 2021. we reduce our carbon emissions faster than any other nation in the uk. let me also be clear, this government will not move back by a single month, a week or even a day from that 20a5 target to achieving net zero. emir; or even a day from that 2045 tar
, this is the scene live in holyrood where they are discussing other issues. we are expecting the statement at around 2:25pm. campaigners say the plans are a global embarrassment. the bbc understands that the government's annual climate target could also be scrapped. but the final goal of reaching net zero by 20a5 will remain. 0ur scotland editor explains. this wild and windy nation has made strides towards cutting emissions of greenhouse gases. the scottish government prides itself on...
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kiersten campbell, reporting scotland, holyrood. a final thought, who do you think will take over as snp leader, if you were a betting man? �* ., . , snp leader, if you were a betting man? �* ., ., , ., , man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking _ man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking at _ man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking at john - man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking at john swinney. j would be looking atjohn swinney. his appeal would be that he doesn't represent a radical change, he was a member of nicola sturgeon's government, he has a reputation for calm, stability, for competence in government, and perhaps that's what — and he's much closer to mainstream public opinion than many of the more progressive people that nicola sturgeon brought on in her time as first minister. but it could equally be kate forbes, so we will see. if the answer is blowing in the wind, it'll be in edinburgh, it's been a windy one. many thanks to joining —— to you forjoining us, this has be
kiersten campbell, reporting scotland, holyrood. a final thought, who do you think will take over as snp leader, if you were a betting man? �* ., . , snp leader, if you were a betting man? �* ., ., , ., , man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking _ man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking at _ man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking at john - man? i'm not a betting man, but i would be looking at john swinney. j would be looking atjohn swinney. his appeal would...
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there wins at westminster or holyrood, it was just saying no. there ultimately has to be a way around that. in the short term, the leadership question, i don't think necessarily this snp leadership election will be overly dominated by the question of independence.— dominated by the question of indeendence. . ~ ., independence. thank you for your thou~hts independence. thank you for your thoughts today. — independence. thank you for your thoughts today, former _ independence. thank you for your thoughts today, former adviser i independence. thank you for your thoughts today, former adviser to nicola sturgeon. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. officials in central kenya say at least a5 people have been killed after a dam collapsed following torrential rainfall. a vast area of mud flattened houses and uprooted trees near the rift valley town of mai mahiu. it is feared that more people are buried under the debris. the kenyan authorities have postponed the start of the new school term by a week because of the flooding that's k
there wins at westminster or holyrood, it was just saying no. there ultimately has to be a way around that. in the short term, the leadership question, i don't think necessarily this snp leadership election will be overly dominated by the question of independence.— dominated by the question of indeendence. . ~ ., independence. thank you for your thou~hts independence. thank you for your thoughts today. — independence. thank you for your thoughts today, former _ independence. thank you for...
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is it time for a i holyrood election? this has now collapsed — holyrood election? this has now collapsed under— holyrood election? this has now collapsed under your— holyrood election? this has now| collapsed under your leadership, people _ collapsed under your leadership, people in— collapsed under your leadership, people in this _ collapsed under your leadership, people in this room _ collapsed under your leadership, people in this room are - collapsed under your leadership, i people in this room are questioning your leadership _ people in this room are questioning your leadership. is _ people in this room are questioning your leadership. is it— people in this room are questioning your leadership. is it time - people in this room are questioning your leadership. is it time to - your leadership. is it time to actually— your leadership. is it time to actually ask— your leadership. is it time to actually ask the _ your leadership. is it time to actually ask the people i your leadership. is it time to actually ask the people of i your leadership. is it ti
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— the vote took place at holyrood later this week? ., ., later this week? could we drill down on the reaction _ later this week? could we drill down on the reaction from _ later this week? could we drill down on the reaction from the _ later this week? could we drill down on the reaction from the green - on the reaction from the green party? we did back another snp first minister, keeping in mind there could be another election if they do not? �* , ' . ., could be another election if they do not? �* , , . ., , ., not? it's difficult to understate the anuer not? it's difficult to understate the anger felt _ not? it's difficult to understate the anger felt by _ not? it's difficult to understate the anger felt by the _ not? it's difficult to understate the anger felt by the scottish l not? it's difficult to understate - the anger felt by the scottish green party last week, the heart that was felt by those politicians and by that group at holyrood and for them this was personal. they said they had lost trust and confidence in humza yousaf and they could not
— the vote took place at holyrood later this week? ., ., later this week? could we drill down on the reaction _ later this week? could we drill down on the reaction from _ later this week? could we drill down on the reaction from the _ later this week? could we drill down on the reaction from the green - on the reaction from the green party? we did back another snp first minister, keeping in mind there could be another election if they do not? �* , ' . ., could be another election if they...
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now, he�*s struggling to secure support at holyrood for his minority government, which he theoretically could lead but he faces a confidence vote in his leadership. on top of that, there is also expected to be a confidence vote in his government. all the main scottish parties say they will vote against him. the snp mp, alyn smith, hopes the greens will back mr yousaf in the votes, despite their insistence that they won�*t. there�*s the possibility that a former snp member ash regan, who defected to another nationalist party, could save mr yousaf. but that�*s highly uncertain. let�*s talk to our political correspondent in edinburgh, lynsey bews. a lot moving right now. what is the latest that you are hearing? the first minister _ latest that you are hearing? tue: first minister official latest that you are hearing? tte: first minister official residence latest that you are hearing? t'te: first minister official residence in edinburgh, bute, is behind me. humza yousaf is expected to offer his resignation at noon today. that comes at the end of the power—sharing deal between the
now, he�*s struggling to secure support at holyrood for his minority government, which he theoretically could lead but he faces a confidence vote in his leadership. on top of that, there is also expected to be a confidence vote in his government. all the main scottish parties say they will vote against him. the snp mp, alyn smith, hopes the greens will back mr yousaf in the votes, despite their insistence that they won�*t. there�*s the possibility that a former snp member ash regan, who...
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we at holyrood. difficult options ahead for the snp?— at holyrood. difficult options ahead for the snp? ~ ., .., , ., for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of— for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the scottish - 25th anniversary of the scottish parliament and it is hard to think of a time that has been as politically messy as this. humza yousaf falling on his sword after attempting to appear strong left and fatally weakened, sucking the scottish greens from parliament and then they turned on him. he then having to lead a minority government. finding out he did not have the backing, facing two confidence votes in the scottish parliament. within the space of a few days he has gone from being first minister of scotland to accepting he no longer has the authority to govern and saying he will resign. there are two votes scheduled to take place, two confidence votes, here at the scottish parliament, on
we at holyrood. difficult options ahead for the snp?— at holyrood. difficult options ahead for the snp? ~ ., .., , ., for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of— for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the _ for the snp? we are coming up to the 25th anniversary of the scottish - 25th anniversary of the scottish parliament and it is hard to think of a time that has been as politically messy as this. humza...
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thank you for our and that holyrood chamber. thank you for your time — and that holyrood chamber. thank you for your time this _ and that holyrood chamber. thank you for your time this evening. _ thank you for your time this evening. headlines today in the uk. a man has admitted killing an elderly mobility scooter rider in a "motiveless" knife attack. lee byer pleaded guilty to the mansluaghter of thomas o'halloran in greenford in august 2022. byer had only been released from prison five days before the stabbing. three more lenders have announced they're raising rates on new fixed deal mortgages from tomorrow. nationwide, santander and natwest follow several other lenders who lifted rates last week. it comes as expectations of bank of england interest rate cuts are scaled back. the average rate on a two—year fixed deal is nowjust over 5.8%. the uk government will not take back asylum seekers who have crossed into ireland until eu—wide asylum rules are changed. last week, the irish government announced emergency laws to return a rising number of asylum seekers crossing from nor
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ultimately to try and stay in power at the next holyrood reaction. some reaction coming in both from downing street and scottish labour. the prime minister is saying what the scottish people deserve and need is a government in scotland focused on what they care about. that is day—to—day issues with the economy, the nhs and schools. not a government that is obsessed with things like independence and gender recognition as the last snp government was. that is not right. that is reaction from the prime minister, rishi sunak. we have also had reaction from the scottish labour leader anas sarwa. he said regardless of our political differences, i want to thank humza yousaf for his public service. scots will remember the dignified way he reacted while his loved ones face danger in gaza. i wish him and his family the best for the future. for scottish labour this has never been about one person, this is about 17 years of snp failure. the fact this is a crisis of the snp�*s making and it appears it will yet again put party before country or scots are fail
ultimately to try and stay in power at the next holyrood reaction. some reaction coming in both from downing street and scottish labour. the prime minister is saying what the scottish people deserve and need is a government in scotland focused on what they care about. that is day—to—day issues with the economy, the nhs and schools. not a government that is obsessed with things like independence and gender recognition as the last snp government was. that is not right. that is reaction from...
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we will be live in holyrood for that announcement. earlier, stuart haszeldine professor of carbon capture & storage at the university of edinburgh gave me his reaction to the expected scrapping of the target. very disappointing that scottish government is going to be in that position. but this has been building for a few years. so in some ways it's not a surprise. but it's also really important to state that we in scotland and in the uk have got halfway towards the net zero target from 1990. so there's a huge amount of progress has been made and so there's a huge amount of progress still to make. and what this is doing is recognising the the collision, if you like, between words and policies which can easily be stated versus the difficult reality of delivering this on the ground with real numbers and real change. how difficult is it going to be to get that changed, things like transferring from petrol and diesel cars to electric cars and the infrastructure around that? yeah. so it's going to, i think this is going to be difficult and
we will be live in holyrood for that announcement. earlier, stuart haszeldine professor of carbon capture & storage at the university of edinburgh gave me his reaction to the expected scrapping of the target. very disappointing that scottish government is going to be in that position. but this has been building for a few years. so in some ways it's not a surprise. but it's also really important to state that we in scotland and in the uk have got halfway towards the net zero target from...
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if they then lose the vote in the whole government there'd have to be a holyrood election. they can't risk that, they don't want to risk that. so i think by wednesday he's going to have to make a decision if he can feel confident that he will win and if he's not, i think he's going to have to quit anyway. that's what's been put to me. but who knows? it's really rocky. talk about the power of defectors, by the way. yeah, right. here you are snp and also the alba. yeah. and keep that thought because also what's interesting to me is the fact that this isn't about independence. she went over gender recognition and in other words, you've got the greens going on emissions targets and you had ash regan�*s defection over gender recognition. bill, that's nothing. that's nothing to do with the independence question on which the coalition was allegedly was was was explicitly founded through the bute house agreement. that's right. and there are a lot of bitter seeds that people don't really want to swallow at the moment about nicola sturgeon�*s legacy, that she was the one who did
if they then lose the vote in the whole government there'd have to be a holyrood election. they can't risk that, they don't want to risk that. so i think by wednesday he's going to have to make a decision if he can feel confident that he will win and if he's not, i think he's going to have to quit anyway. that's what's been put to me. but who knows? it's really rocky. talk about the power of defectors, by the way. yeah, right. here you are snp and also the alba. yeah. and keep that thought...
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david henderson, bbc news, holyrood. with more on this i'm joined now by our political correspondent georgia roberts. what are we expecting from the first first minister? he has cancel one conference and doing another. yes. conference and doing another. yes, were expeeting _ conference and doing another. yes, were expeeting to _ conference and doing another. yes, were expecting to sit _ conference and doing another. yes, were expecting to sit at _ conference and doing another. ye: were expecting to sit at the steps he intends to make as the leader of a minority government after he decided to pull the plug on the power—sharing agreement with the scottish greens yesterday, this is the beginning of humza yousaf coming out fighting after a perilous 2a hours for him and his leadership. he has had a supportive of voices, from his party, sn pease, westminster leader, but the clouds are still gathering for the first minister. the scottish greens dramatically announced yesterday that after the scottish conservatives said they w
david henderson, bbc news, holyrood. with more on this i'm joined now by our political correspondent georgia roberts. what are we expecting from the first first minister? he has cancel one conference and doing another. yes. conference and doing another. yes, were expeeting _ conference and doing another. yes, were expeeting to _ conference and doing another. yes, were expecting to sit _ conference and doing another. yes, were expecting to sit at _ conference and doing another. ye: were...
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but united scotland at least holyrood against him . it least holyrood against him. it is an extraordinary set of circumstances. i mean, looking at anas sarwar and douglas ross speaking in holyrood yesterday, it looked as though they were from the same party. this is labour and conservative, coming down like a ton of bricks on the snp and you can see some of the sort of staunch rivals looking back at the snp over years, absolutely loving every moment of this. and alex salmond, who of this. and alex salmond, who of course fell out with the snp party big time, really enjoying every moment of it, calling him humza. the brief i think was the was was the nickname he used. it'll be fascinating to see what happens next week. i think it is quite likely that yousaf sort of limps on, but will his position be tenable? will he be able to govern? will he be able to get any of his bills through? he doesn't have a majority. and not only that, but most of holyrood, the majority by one of holyrood, actively seems to loathe him. >> well, olivia lee high drama and then they'll be dissi
but united scotland at least holyrood against him . it least holyrood against him. it is an extraordinary set of circumstances. i mean, looking at anas sarwar and douglas ross speaking in holyrood yesterday, it looked as though they were from the same party. this is labour and conservative, coming down like a ton of bricks on the snp and you can see some of the sort of staunch rivals looking back at the snp over years, absolutely loving every moment of this. and alex salmond, who of this. and...
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welcome back to holyrood in a dramatic day in scottish politics. at around lunchtime, first minister humza yousaf announced his resignation. he�*d faced growing pressure since ending a power—showing agreement with the scottish greens. let�*s get the final thoughts of james cook, a scotland editor, and chris mason, our political editor. there is a leadership race under way. how is it looking tonight? yes, and it hasjust begun, so it�*s early days. it already, we see some significant snp figures, some of whom have been talked about as potential leadership candidates themselves coming in behind john swinney. jenny gilruth, the education secretary, the education secretary, and the westminster leader stephen flynn, talking about a serious man for serious times. but these are serious times here, and there is also, perhaps, i think, a moment of reflection, notjust exactly about what has been happening here, but what is happening here, but what is happening about the parliament generally, whether it is working well. we were talking at the start abo
welcome back to holyrood in a dramatic day in scottish politics. at around lunchtime, first minister humza yousaf announced his resignation. he�*d faced growing pressure since ending a power—showing agreement with the scottish greens. let�*s get the final thoughts of james cook, a scotland editor, and chris mason, our political editor. there is a leadership race under way. how is it looking tonight? yes, and it hasjust begun, so it�*s early days. it already, we see some significant snp...
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but the balance of power at holyrood means it's not that simple. with the greens backing that no—confidence vote, the alba party's sole msp is crucial. well, luckily for humza, he's put the decision—making power of the parliament effectively into the hands of one of the brightest and best and most responsible msps in the parliament, which is ash regan of the alba party. she's one of the few adults in the room. so he has the opportunity to try and secure her vote, but he'll have to work at it. and what now for the greens? they're out of office, but not — they think — out of power. wherever we are in the parliament, i we will fight for our principles, . and whereverwe are, we canwirx _ you know, one of our flagship policies — - free bus travel for under—22s — was a victory that we won - from the scottish government before we entered government _ for the first time. so we can win in government, l we can win out of government. so the scene's set for days of horse trading, then a knife—edge vote we are going straight to beijing. we we ar
but the balance of power at holyrood means it's not that simple. with the greens backing that no—confidence vote, the alba party's sole msp is crucial. well, luckily for humza, he's put the decision—making power of the parliament effectively into the hands of one of the brightest and best and most responsible msps in the parliament, which is ash regan of the alba party. she's one of the few adults in the room. so he has the opportunity to try and secure her vote, but he'll have to work at...
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and then there's a week up in scotland at holyrood house. and then there's the prospect in october of going to, with the queen to the south pacific. samoa to the commonwealth heads of government meeting and then australia and new zealand. so there's always plenty of work out there if you want to do it when you're the king. >> yes . i when you're the king. >> yes. i mean, michael calder, thank you very much. we'll we'll end that there and bring in the panel end that there and bring in the panel. thanks as ever. we'll see you shortly . emma woolf is still you shortly. emma woolf is still with me, and so is aaron bastani . do you get the sense that actually, you know, with the princess of wales was forced to do this statement ? the king is do this statement? the king is coming back early. do we put too much pressure on our royals? do you feel slightly sorry for them i don't i well yes i feel very sorry for for, catherine at the moment. >> i like michael cole. i really do worry and, you know, wonder what what she's going through at the moment. b
and then there's a week up in scotland at holyrood house. and then there's the prospect in october of going to, with the queen to the south pacific. samoa to the commonwealth heads of government meeting and then australia and new zealand. so there's always plenty of work out there if you want to do it when you're the king. >> yes . i when you're the king. >> yes. i mean, michael calder, thank you very much. we'll we'll end that there and bring in the panel end that there and bring...
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this is our pro independence majority at holyrood. the irony is that they've spent these years focusing on policies that they disagree with, such as the gender recognition and reform bill, rather than proposals and plans for independence. so in many ways, they fallen out over domestic policy, which the snp should have been focusing on in the first place. over the last 17 years. >> and anna, so the next official holyrood election is not due to take place until may 2026. we're seeing this no confidence motion go in. do you think it has any chance of passing, considering the metrics and the bitter irony? of course , and the bitter irony? of course, of ash regan being a central player? of course she was involved in that snp leadership challenge and disagrees with mr yousaf, certainly on the gender recognition topic, is there a chance of this going ahead, or do you think mr yousaf will simply batten down the hatches and beetle his brow and carry on as usual ? as usual? >> mr yousaf is showing himself very adept at surviving sticky situatio
this is our pro independence majority at holyrood. the irony is that they've spent these years focusing on policies that they disagree with, such as the gender recognition and reform bill, rather than proposals and plans for independence. so in many ways, they fallen out over domestic policy, which the snp should have been focusing on in the first place. over the last 17 years. >> and anna, so the next official holyrood election is not due to take place until may 2026. we're seeing this...
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live from holyrood, this is bbc news. scotland's first minister, humza yousaf, says he's stepping down after his power—sharing deal with the green party fell apart last week. i am not willing to trade my values and principles or do deals with whomever, simply for retaining power. so, what now for the snp and for politics in scotland and around the united kingdom? we'll get analysis from our correspondents. and our other main story this hour on bbc news — america's top diplomat calls on hamas to agree a ceasefire deal with israel, as hopes rise of a breakthrough in talks in cairo. welcome to holyrood — where, in a dramatic day of political events, scotland's first minister, humza yousaf, has announced he's to resign.
live from holyrood, this is bbc news. scotland's first minister, humza yousaf, says he's stepping down after his power—sharing deal with the green party fell apart last week. i am not willing to trade my values and principles or do deals with whomever, simply for retaining power. so, what now for the snp and for politics in scotland and around the united kingdom? we'll get analysis from our correspondents. and our other main story this hour on bbc news — america's top diplomat calls on...
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he had sent letters to holyrood's party leaders at the end of last week, calling for them to come and talk to him. that was a nonstarter when it came to the leaders of the unionist parties, the conservatives, labour and lib dems. they were not interested in any deal, they want the snp out of government. the greens, for whom this end of the power—sharing deal is a deeply personal issue, said they did not have any truss left in mr yusuf so they want him to go and that deal with alba, that was seen as a nonstarter for the scottish government. the advisor for humza yousaf saying that could not go ahead, so then he was left considering his position this morning and we understand he is now going to resign at 12 o'clock. thank ou for going to resign at 12 o'clock. thank you for that- _ going to resign at 12 o'clock. thank you for that. we _ going to resign at 12 o'clock. thank you for that. we will— going to resign at 12 o'clock. thank you for that. we will have - going to resign at 12 o'clock. thank you for that. we will have more - you for that. we will have more updates as they come t
he had sent letters to holyrood's party leaders at the end of last week, calling for them to come and talk to him. that was a nonstarter when it came to the leaders of the unionist parties, the conservatives, labour and lib dems. they were not interested in any deal, they want the snp out of government. the greens, for whom this end of the power—sharing deal is a deeply personal issue, said they did not have any truss left in mr yusuf so they want him to go and that deal with alba, that was...
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he hopes to leaders at holyrood. he hopes to hold separate meetings with each group at bute house in edinburgh to discuss how they can contribute constructively . vie contribute constructively. vie letters were reportedly sent to the scottish conservative and scottish labour party, the scottish labour party, the scottish greens and the alba party last night. well, this all comes after the collapse of the snp's power sharing deal with the greens on thursday . the greens on thursday. thousands of...
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so i suspect , fails will there be new holyrood elections. so i suspect, and my guess would be yousaf will probably go . the best he can probably go. the best he can hope for is a draw, with the presiding officer then voting for him. more likely he goes and then the snp need to work out how on earth they can put together a governing coalition again. >> just quickly before i bring kerry in. i mean, even if he loses this vote next week, it's not technically binding . so not technically binding. so i guess technically speaking, he could turn around and say , okay, could turn around and say, okay, you lot don't want me, but i believe in myself and i'm going to persevere. do you think ? to persevere. do you think? >> is that right? is it not your constitutional knowledge is better than mine. i think if he loses a vote of confidence, he's got to go. i thought that was the rule. oh, it would certainly be force majeure. >> i shall get someone to check that. but i didn't think he had to go. >> actually, what's mad here is the vote is about confidence
so i suspect , fails will there be new holyrood elections. so i suspect, and my guess would be yousaf will probably go . the best he can probably go. the best he can hope for is a draw, with the presiding officer then voting for him. more likely he goes and then the snp need to work out how on earth they can put together a governing coalition again. >> just quickly before i bring kerry in. i mean, even if he loses this vote next week, it's not technically binding . so not technically...
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, if they can't find holyrood, if they can't find a replacement, holyrood, if they can't find a replacement , that has to be replacement, that has to be agreed within 28 days from resignation . but he hasn't resignation. but he hasn't technically, as far as i can see, handed the notice in yet . see, handed the notice in yet. >> brian, what you were saying in your scotsman column was that the bigger threat in many ways was the vote of no confidence in the entire snp administration forcing a general election, which no doubt the conservatives the labour party and the greens would be able to make hay out. do you think that may in part explain why humza yousaf has fallen so quickly on his sword? to try and save the party from election? >> well, i think, facing the electorate is really what this is about , electorate is really what this is about, both for the opposition parties who for different reasons amongst them, would like to, have a holyrood election, and the snp, who would like to avoid one and, and so their trick is to say we'll find a replacement for, mr, yousaf. but he'll still be there
, if they can't find holyrood, if they can't find a replacement, holyrood, if they can't find a replacement , that has to be replacement, that has to be agreed within 28 days from resignation . but he hasn't resignation. but he hasn't technically, as far as i can see, handed the notice in yet . see, handed the notice in yet. >> brian, what you were saying in your scotsman column was that the bigger threat in many ways was the vote of no confidence in the entire snp administration forcing...
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ross came out holyrood, douglas ross came out with his vote of no confidence intentions. and then as the afternoon progressed , we slowly afternoon progressed, we slowly heard from the other leaders and we've got a bit from them to share with you. now we can confirm today that on behalf of the scottish conservatives, 1 am lodging a vote of no confidence in humza yousaf . in humza yousaf. >> he is a failed first minister. he is unfit for office. shouldn't this be the end of the road for this week ? end of the road for this week? >> first minister, the snp have lost their way. their weak, divided, incompetent and putting party before country. isn't it time to end the circus and call an election? >> there are no circumstances under which the scottish liberal democrats would express confidence in either the first minister, humza yousaf, or his failing government. >> we no longer have confidence in a progressive government in scotland doing the right thing for climate and nature, so the scottish green msps will not be supporting humza yousaf in a vote of no confidence. >> so t
ross came out holyrood, douglas ross came out with his vote of no confidence intentions. and then as the afternoon progressed , we slowly afternoon progressed, we slowly heard from the other leaders and we've got a bit from them to share with you. now we can confirm today that on behalf of the scottish conservatives, 1 am lodging a vote of no confidence in humza yousaf . in humza yousaf. >> he is a failed first minister. he is unfit for office. shouldn't this be the end of the road for...
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does resign - and we have a new snp leader, they are going to have to work with the other parties at holyrood because they don't have a majority of seats. yes, that's right. there had been the agreement with the scottish green party. that's agreement came to an end quite abruptly on thursday, so since then it has been a minority government. they would look for support on a case—by—case basis. the green party have said that they were very much against the first minister, they wanted the first minister, they wanted the first minister, they wanted the first minister to stand down and not necessarily be against the snp. they have lots of common but the snp including beer —— being a pro—independence party. they may work with the snp on a case—by—case basis to give them support. he isa he is a decent prospect. he has been urged by senior people in the snp to throw his hat in the ring. i think it is slightly different this time. speaking to some of his allies, they sound confident he could be persuaded. he is at an event in westminster this morning and he was asked whether he would rul
does resign - and we have a new snp leader, they are going to have to work with the other parties at holyrood because they don't have a majority of seats. yes, that's right. there had been the agreement with the scottish green party. that's agreement came to an end quite abruptly on thursday, so since then it has been a minority government. they would look for support on a case—by—case basis. the green party have said that they were very much against the first minister, they wanted the...
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and it's quite a few years until next holyrood until the next holyrood election. i don't think they're going to have the numbers today, but be interesting to see but it'll be interesting to see how because there how that vote goes because there are in the snp who are some voices in the snp who sort perhaps the sort of are seeing perhaps the error yes. error of their ways. yes. >> liberal democrats >> and the liberal democrats wanting to be put the wanting women to be put in the now act . but wanting women to be put in the now act. but humza yousaf wanting women to be put in the now act . but humza yousaf wants now act. but humza yousaf wants to have this new misogyny law. and now there's a huge question over whether transgender women should be protected in the same category it's all category as women. it's all getting rather messy for humza yousaf. wonder if he'll regret yousaf. i wonder if he'll regret what he's what he's done here. if it's what he started to have the police sort of losing spending all their time on this stuff anyway. >> but let's move to some go
and it's quite a few years until next holyrood until the next holyrood election. i don't think they're going to have the numbers today, but be interesting to see but it'll be interesting to see how because there how that vote goes because there are in the snp who are some voices in the snp who sort perhaps the sort of are seeing perhaps the error yes. error of their ways. yes. >> liberal democrats >> and the liberal democrats wanting to be put the wanting women to be put in the now...
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and that is likely to be scheduled in holyrood next week. i will bring you more on that story as soon as we get it. the us supreme court has heard arguments about whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president. the justices have been asked to consider whether any president should have full, or partial immunity. the outcome will determine, among other things, whether mr trump should face trial on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat. cbs correspondent jarred hill sent us the latest. the supreme court yesterday, in this case around the question ofjust how much immunity to former president trump or any president of the us for that matter have when it comes to criminal prosecution related to official acts that they are conducting as president. what we heard from the justices is it seems as though the majority don't believe there is this widespread blanket immunity for official acts, as former president trump has made a claim. instead, it does seem as though there might be some middle ground
and that is likely to be scheduled in holyrood next week. i will bring you more on that story as soon as we get it. the us supreme court has heard arguments about whether donald trump is immune from prosecution for actions he took while president. the justices have been asked to consider whether any president should have full, or partial immunity. the outcome will determine, among other things, whether mr trump should face trial on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat. cbs...
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but lead to a holyrood election, but we shall see. but obviously all eyes on scotland at the moment. it's been quite exciting and quite dramatic . quite dramatic. >> it's been quite interesting to watch. i mean, from, from an outsider perspective, it's been quite interesting to watch the snp implode . i mean, look, it snp implode. i mean, look, it happens to all political parties once they've been in power for a long time quite quickly, hasn't it? >> i mean, sturgeon has had a quite dramatic fall from grace as well. yeah and suddenly the snp are really, really quickly in tatters. and it's amazing how fast that can happen . fast that can happen. >> but surely he can't cling on if he loses a no confidence vote next week. i mean, politically you can't cling on if everybody i mean the to me, the more damaging thing that's been going on recently with him is, is the whole that hate speech kind of bill and everything. >> i think the mess that's been created with that, it just that does call into question his judgement and everything else . i
but lead to a holyrood election, but we shall see. but obviously all eyes on scotland at the moment. it's been quite exciting and quite dramatic . quite dramatic. >> it's been quite interesting to watch. i mean, from, from an outsider perspective, it's been quite interesting to watch the snp implode . i mean, look, it snp implode. i mean, look, it happens to all political parties once they've been in power for a long time quite quickly, hasn't it? >> i mean, sturgeon has had a quite...
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kirsten campbell, bbc news, holyrood. we'rejoined now by stephen flynn, the leader of the scottish national party in westminster. morning. just reflect for a moment, if you could, on what we have just been hearing and the year that has gone by and how damaging it has been for the snp. this gone by and how damaging it has been for the snp. , , ., ., for the snp. this is a tough time for the snp. this is a tough time for those of _ for the snp. this is a tough time for those of us _ for the snp. this is a tough time for those of us in _ for the snp. this is a tough time for those of us in the _ for the snp. this is a tough time for those of us in the snp. - for the snp. this is a tough time for those of us in the snp. i - for the snp. this is a tough time for those of us in the snp. i was| for those of us in the snp. i was very close to humza yousaf, as have many people. he has acted with integrity and passion throughout his time in office. reducing the number of children in poverty by close to 100,000 people. leading the c
kirsten campbell, bbc news, holyrood. we'rejoined now by stephen flynn, the leader of the scottish national party in westminster. morning. just reflect for a moment, if you could, on what we have just been hearing and the year that has gone by and how damaging it has been for the snp. this gone by and how damaging it has been for the snp. , , ., ., for the snp. this is a tough time for the snp. this is a tough time for those of _ for the snp. this is a tough time for those of us _ for the snp....
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westminster, listening to what is at westminster, listening to what is going on there, as well as in holyrood. all of that information is going into our live page and we will going into our live page and we will go back as soon as we hear any developments. i want to focus on the other elections taking place this week, and that is the local elections in england. there are elections in england. there are elections for merits and also police and crime commissioner elections in england and. they are days away, on thursday. the speculation continues over whether rishi sunak might name the date for a general election. while not to talk about. let's talk about the local elections. over the past few days we have been looking at different areas of england and i am joined by peter henley, are south of england political editor, and by amy holmes who is political reporter at bbc three counties radio. amy, i want to start with you. what are the different parties concentrating on in hertfordshire and buckinghamshire to try to win over voters there? the conservative _ to try to win over voters there? tue: c
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to take place holyrood, expected to take place in the coming week. writing in the sunday mail, she said she will only use her vote in the way that will be best for scotland. meanwhile, yusuf is asking leaders of rival parties to find common ground with the snp as his leadership hangs in the balance . it comes after the the balance. it comes after the collapse of the snp's power sharing deal with the greens and hundreds of border force officers at heathrow airport will launch a four day strike tomorrow in a dispute over working conditions. the public and commercial services union says that more than 300 of its members will walk out from 5:00 tomorrow until 7 am. on friday. the union says the workers are taking the action in protest at plans to introduce new rosters that they say would see around 250 of their staff forced out of their jobs at passport control. a home office spokesperson says they remain open to discussing a resolution with the union. for the latest stories, you can sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen . or t
to take place holyrood, expected to take place in the coming week. writing in the sunday mail, she said she will only use her vote in the way that will be best for scotland. meanwhile, yusuf is asking leaders of rival parties to find common ground with the snp as his leadership hangs in the balance . it comes after the the balance. it comes after the collapse of the snp's power sharing deal with the greens and hundreds of border force officers at heathrow airport will launch a four day strike...
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bbc news, holyrood. british universities have being warned they are being targeted by foreign states to undermine uk national security. seniorfigures from undermine uk national security. senior figures from institutions from oxford cambridge and imperial couegein from oxford cambridge and imperial college in london have been briefed by m15 on the threat to some of their sensitive research. let's return to the post office inquiry and bring in our reporter who is measuring the story. day 2a angela van den bogerd and she came under a lot of pressure from the kc yesterday and he was getting exasperated with her. how do you expect it go today? more of the same? ~ .,, expect it go today? more of the same? ~ ~' , expect it go today? more of the same? «r, ,, .._ same? most likely, especially because we — same? most likely, especially because we don't _ same? most likely, especially because we don't only - same? most likely, especially because we don't only have i same? most likely, especially. because we don'
bbc news, holyrood. british universities have being warned they are being targeted by foreign states to undermine uk national security. seniorfigures from undermine uk national security. senior figures from institutions from oxford cambridge and imperial couegein from oxford cambridge and imperial college in london have been briefed by m15 on the threat to some of their sensitive research. let's return to the post office inquiry and bring in our reporter who is measuring the story. day 2a...
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good evening and welcome to the bbc news at ten, live from the holyrood parliament in edinburgh, at the end of a tumultuous day in scottish politics. tonight, the search is under way for a new first minister and snp leader, after humza yousaf announced he was standing downing afterjust 13 months in office. his politicalfuture had been uncertain since thursday, when he ended the snp's power—sharing agreement with the scottish greens. it left him facing a confidence vote he was at risk of losing. today he said he'd underestimated the level of hurt and upset his decision about power sharing would cause. 0ur scotland editor james cook is with me. did humza yousaf miscalculate? short answer is yes and spectacularly so. how so? because if we wind back, he inherited this power—sharing deal with the scottish green party from his predecessor nicola sturgeon and it had run into trouble. there were disagreements between the scottish national party and the greens on a variety of issues, but the question wasn't so much that he ended it, the problem was the manner in which he ended it. by summoni
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tony, you're there in holyrood for us. did people see this coming today ? >> 7- >> good ? >> good morning. 7 >> good morning. well certainly not. i think this has shocked pretty much everybody. the report started to come in late last night that a meeting would be held, an emergency meeting of the cabinet this morning, albeit actually went ahead. there were actually went ahead. there were a couple of hours earlier than first thought, and that's only ever happened twice before. once when alex salmond failed to get a budget through in his first couple of years, and then one immediately the day after brexit was voted for in order to plan the next independence referendum. so it gives you an idea of how extraordinary this was. but for many people , was. but for many people, they'll be thinking that this was inevitable and only a matter of time. we've seen relationship deteriorate quite significantly over the last couple of weeks. first, with those, 2030 green targets of greenhouse gases reductions by 75. last week. and then, of course, the withdrawal of hormone therapies for chi
tony, you're there in holyrood for us. did people see this coming today ? >> 7- >> good ? >> good morning. 7 >> good morning. well certainly not. i think this has shocked pretty much everybody. the report started to come in late last night that a meeting would be held, an emergency meeting of the cabinet this morning, albeit actually went ahead. there were actually went ahead. there were a couple of hours earlier than first thought, and that's only ever happened twice...
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i spent yesterday afternoon with her in holyrood , this is a huge her in holyrood, this is a huge decision to rest on her shoulders , but she's not a shoulders, but she's not a person who has been able to be pushed around and bullied in the past. and i certainly don't, anticipate that she will be letting anyone push her around her, bully her again. but what also became very clear yesterday was that the green party, their support for scottish independence is a mirage. their support for the climate is also a mirage. the only issue that they are prepared to draw a line overis they are prepared to draw a line over is the insinuation of queer theory policies into every part of public life, and that must be resisted, just finally, neil, doesit resisted, just finally, neil, does it matter that when ash regan quit the snp, humza yousaf said she's no great loss? does that personal history between ash regan and humza yousaf make that relationship up just very, very difficult to work ? very difficult to work? >> well, i mean, i think that's just a really clear example of the points i made at the begi
i spent yesterday afternoon with her in holyrood , this is a huge her in holyrood, this is a huge decision to rest on her shoulders , but she's not a shoulders, but she's not a person who has been able to be pushed around and bullied in the past. and i certainly don't, anticipate that she will be letting anyone push her around her, bully her again. but what also became very clear yesterday was that the green party, their support for scottish independence is a mirage. their support for the...
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the snp leader has written to the opposition leaders at holyrood, inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regan of the alba party could be kingmaker. her support alone might be enough for mr yousaf to survive. alba's leader set out the political price for that support, prioritising a re—emphasis on independence. ash regan, who leads alba in the scottish parliament, is obviously in a highly influential position, given the political arithmetic. she will be meeting with humza yousaf at his invitation, she will take with her some very reasonable, positive proposals which hopefully, if the first minister accepts them, will help him to get out of a very tight political corner. the main opposition parties say the first minister has run out of road, but the snp leader struggles on in a bid to secure enough support to keep hisjob. alexandra mackenzie, bbc news. ukrainian military intelligence has released a video it says is of a drone strike on an advanced — and rare — $5 million russian radar station. the radar is reported to be able to detect targets up to 300km away. e
the snp leader has written to the opposition leaders at holyrood, inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regan of the alba party could be kingmaker. her support alone might be enough for mr yousaf to survive. alba's leader set out the political price for that support, prioritising a re—emphasis on independence. ash regan, who leads alba in the scottish parliament, is obviously in a highly influential position, given the political arithmetic. she will be meeting with humza...
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bbc scotland political correspondent andrew kerr is following the story from holyrood. this has been a really interesting day here at the scottish parliament because of course, here in edinburgh, the greens as james was pointing out, are in government with the snp. so this has been a day, as the scottish conservatives have been saying, of abject humiliation for the snp, and the greens in government. now, of course, they are still hoping to reach that 2045 net—zero target, but they are dropping this interim target and what makes it perhaps particularly embarrassing for the government here is that they have been quite forceful in the past in having these world—leading targets as they have been described. the former first minister nicola sturgeon said they were the most stretching in the world. it will be interesting now for us to wait and see not only the reaction from the opposition parties here, but also the reaction from green party members as well who have to agree to the greens standing up being in government with the snp. some people have also said this might be
bbc scotland political correspondent andrew kerr is following the story from holyrood. this has been a really interesting day here at the scottish parliament because of course, here in edinburgh, the greens as james was pointing out, are in government with the snp. so this has been a day, as the scottish conservatives have been saying, of abject humiliation for the snp, and the greens in government. now, of course, they are still hoping to reach that 2045 net—zero target, but they are...
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the snp leader has written to the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguing that people want to see political parties work together and inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regan of the alba party could be the kingmaker. her support alone might be enough for mr yousaf to survive. alba's leader, alex salmond, has set out the political price for that support, prioritising a re—emphasis on independence. she will be meeting with humza yousaf at his invitation. she'll take with her some very reasonable, positive proposals, which hopefully, if the first minister accepts them, will help him to get out of a very tight political corner. the main opposition parties say that humza yousaf has run out of road. the scottish conservative party say that even if he is saved by alex salmond, that's just prolonging the agony. the scottish labour party have called for a no confidence vote in the scottish government, describing it as embarrassing and incompetent. but the snp leader struggles on in a bid to secure enough support to keep hisjob. alexandra mackenzie, bbc news. let's turn to
the snp leader has written to the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguing that people want to see political parties work together and inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regan of the alba party could be the kingmaker. her support alone might be enough for mr yousaf to survive. alba's leader, alex salmond, has set out the political price for that support, prioritising a re—emphasis on independence. she will be meeting with humza yousaf at his invitation. she'll take...
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nonetheless, the snp leader has written to all the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguing people want to see political parties work together and inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regen of the alba party could be the kingmaker, her support alone might be enough for mr yousaf to survive. alba party's leader, alex salmond, told the sunday times mr yousaf might win her over by striking an electoral pact in which snp candidates stood aside in favour of alba in some seats in future elections. but a source close to mr yousaf called the idea "a fantasy and ridiculous". the main opposition say the first minister has run out of road. i think it's an act of desperation on the part of the current first minister. we've had plenty of opportunities to co—operate over the years, but to be frank with you, what i'm looking at is a very chaotic government that's frankly incompetent and embarrassing to the people of scotland. well, humza yousaf is one of the most divisive and incompetent first ministers scotland has ever seen, and it shows how desperate he is that he is humili
nonetheless, the snp leader has written to all the opposition leaders at holyrood, arguing people want to see political parties work together and inviting them to discuss their concerns and priorities. ash regen of the alba party could be the kingmaker, her support alone might be enough for mr yousaf to survive. alba party's leader, alex salmond, told the sunday times mr yousaf might win her over by striking an electoral pact in which snp candidates stood aside in favour of alba in some seats...
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every single poll bar none shows that we continue to be the largest party in holyrood. we were served powerful parliamentary term and that is what we are focused on until 2026. we look forward over the coming months, weeks and years to working with every political party. members of the public will also be watching the opposition to see how they can play their constructive part, or will theyjust try to throw obstacles in the way of the government? it will be a test as much for the opposition as for the government. the daily mail? flani government. the daily mail? can i ask what will— government. the daily mail? can i ask what will happen _ government. the daily mail? can i ask what will happen to _ government. the daily mail? can i ask what will happen to the - ask what will happen to the ministerial— ask what will happen to the ministerial responsibilitiesl ask what will happen to the i ministerial responsibilities of ask what will happen to the - ministerial responsibilities of the greens? — ministerial responsibilities of the greens? , . ministerial responsibili
every single poll bar none shows that we continue to be the largest party in holyrood. we were served powerful parliamentary term and that is what we are focused on until 2026. we look forward over the coming months, weeks and years to working with every political party. members of the public will also be watching the opposition to see how they can play their constructive part, or will theyjust try to throw obstacles in the way of the government? it will be a test as much for the opposition as...
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that will be imposed on holyrood. how that works out? i have no idea because it'll be up to neil's party, i suspect, on who that's going to be and how that works out. and austin sheridan, same to you. yeah, i mean the snp, the independence movement are very separate things . i think as very separate things. i think as important and, you know, to maintain that as a much broader opfion maintain that as a much broader option , rather, you know, option, rather, you know, political parties agree with each other or not. i think fundamentally, you know, that we all agree, you know, that our constituents. >> yeah. so just yes or no then so is it the end of the snp. >> you're of course it's not the end of the snp . no, but but yes end of the snp. no, but but yes or no to snp members and big questions to ask themselves about the future of the party. i think it's healthy that , you think it's healthy that, you know, we actually start to speak up and actually start to question the direction of the party that we're going . party that we're going. >>
that will be imposed on holyrood. how that works out? i have no idea because it'll be up to neil's party, i suspect, on who that's going to be and how that works out. and austin sheridan, same to you. yeah, i mean the snp, the independence movement are very separate things . i think as very separate things. i think as important and, you know, to maintain that as a much broader opfion maintain that as a much broader option , rather, you know, option, rather, you know, political parties agree...
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she says ash regan hasn't confirmed how she'll vote in the motions of no confidence at holyrood next week, writing in the sunday mail, she said she will only use her vote in the way that'll be best for scotland. meanwhile, yousaf is asking leaders of rival parties to find common ground with the snp as his leadership hangs in the balance. it comes after the collapse of the snp's power sharing deal with the greens . and finally, with the greens. and finally, royal news the duke of sussex is returning to the uk in just over a week to attend a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the invictus games. it will be the invictus games. it will be the first time prince harry is back in the uk since his visit to see the king after his cancer diagnosis in february, and is the first major event he'll attend in the uk for some time. he'll be at the service of thanksgiving at london's saint paups thanksgiving at london's saint paul's cathedral on the 8th of may, where he'll provide a reading at the event marking a decade since the inaugural event in 2014. for the latest stories, you can sign up
she says ash regan hasn't confirmed how she'll vote in the motions of no confidence at holyrood next week, writing in the sunday mail, she said she will only use her vote in the way that'll be best for scotland. meanwhile, yousaf is asking leaders of rival parties to find common ground with the snp as his leadership hangs in the balance. it comes after the collapse of the snp's power sharing deal with the greens . and finally, with the greens. and finally, royal news the duke of sussex is...
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humza yousaf, has said he will not resign from the position — despite facing a no—confidence vote at holyrood next week. yesterday he terminated a coalition with the scottish greens — saying he was prepared to lead a minority administration. the greens have said they will vote against him. speaking in dundee, mr yousaf said his plan was in the best interest of scotland. when it comes to the events of the last 2a hours, i will notjust be looking to talk to her, i'll be writing to the greens and labour and conservatives, every party representing the parliament to make minority government work. it's also on the opposition in good faith to act in good faith so we can deliver to the people. you act in good faith so we can deliver to the maple-— act in good faith so we can deliver to the neonate-— to the people. you cancelled a seech to the people. you cancelled a speech in _ to the people. you cancelled a speech in glasgow _ to the people. you cancelled a speech in glasgow to - to the people. you cancelled a speech in glasgow to come - to the people. you cancelled a i speech in glasgow to co
humza yousaf, has said he will not resign from the position — despite facing a no—confidence vote at holyrood next week. yesterday he terminated a coalition with the scottish greens — saying he was prepared to lead a minority administration. the greens have said they will vote against him. speaking in dundee, mr yousaf said his plan was in the best interest of scotland. when it comes to the events of the last 2a hours, i will notjust be looking to talk to her, i'll be writing to the...
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incompetent and a case of not if, when humza yousaf goes, but wayne and they want a general election at holyrood. the lib dems said they will set out their position tomorrow. 0f said they will set out their position tomorrow. of the pro—independence parties, somewhat ironically, he is reaching out to the green party who he dumped, but they are sore and said they cannot trust him and their position has not changed since receiving the letter. humza yousaf said yesterday he did not mean to upset our anger the scottish green party and there are a lot of issues where they share common ground. his only other potential lifeline is the msp ash rating, that is the party led by the former first minister, that is led by the former first minister alex salmon. she stood for a leader of the snp against humza yousaf before leaving. she set out a number of conditions. but if humza yousaf makes concessions to her? at that rock the boat elsewhere? if he loses the vote in himself, he is not legally bound to reside but you can imagine the political pressure he will be under. we heard from an msp in his own party
incompetent and a case of not if, when humza yousaf goes, but wayne and they want a general election at holyrood. the lib dems said they will set out their position tomorrow. 0f said they will set out their position tomorrow. of the pro—independence parties, somewhat ironically, he is reaching out to the green party who he dumped, but they are sore and said they cannot trust him and their position has not changed since receiving the letter. humza yousaf said yesterday he did not mean to upset...
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you can see the debate is going on right now at holyrood. and first minister humza yousaf, a strongly backed the law and accused opponents of spreading misinformation about it. well, joining us now is the academic and the author doctor heather brunskill evans. welcome to the show, heather. so the debate is going on as we speak, 16 days old, nearly 8000 complaints have been filed . complaints have been filed. what's your take on this on this law ? law? >> well, i think it's a very dangerous law and i think it should be repealed, the trouble with the law is that what is hate is dependent on the person who's experiencing it. >> there isn't an objective test for it . so, for example, i could for it. so, for example, i could be accused of being hateful if l, be accused of being hateful if i, for example , say, what i'm i, for example, say, what i'm going to say now is that i don't think that we should call men who identify as women, trans women. i think we should dispense with the terms completely because it obfuscates or hides the fact that , tr
you can see the debate is going on right now at holyrood. and first minister humza yousaf, a strongly backed the law and accused opponents of spreading misinformation about it. well, joining us now is the academic and the author doctor heather brunskill evans. welcome to the show, heather. so the debate is going on as we speak, 16 days old, nearly 8000 complaints have been filed . complaints have been filed. what's your take on this on this law ? law? >> well, i think it's a very...
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gender identity and the self id legislation which was blocked by westminster after being passed in holyrood. that is where a lot of it is coming from in this context. there is a lot of concern over this issue of whether it is curbing freedom of speech. elon musk and jk rowling saying this is a curb on free speech. what is the counter to that? fix. free speech. what is the counter to that? �* ., ., ., , free speech. what is the counter to that? ~ ., ., ., , y ., that? a letter of the law, as you have heard _ that? a letter of the law, as you have heard from _ that? a letter of the law, as you have heard from the _ that? a letter of the law, as you have heard from the first - that? a letter of the law, as you l have heard from the first minister already, is very high. you have to have a use of context and it has to be intended to stir up hatred. so the existing offence of stirring up racial hatred, which we have had since 1965, there is an average one case prosecuted in scotland per year and it has a lower threshold for prosecution. intent doesn't have to be proven. the kind of cases this
gender identity and the self id legislation which was blocked by westminster after being passed in holyrood. that is where a lot of it is coming from in this context. there is a lot of concern over this issue of whether it is curbing freedom of speech. elon musk and jk rowling saying this is a curb on free speech. what is the counter to that? fix. free speech. what is the counter to that? �* ., ., ., , free speech. what is the counter to that? ~ ., ., ., , y ., that? a letter of the law, as...