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Scottish Nationalists Demand End to King's Oath for NHS Staff as Health Service 'Buckles'

Scrap King's Oath for NHS Bosses, Say Scottish MSPs

MSPs push to scrap the centuries-old oath of allegiance to the King for senior NHS staff, branding it a 'colonial' relic as Scotland's health service faces a deepening crisis.

20/08/2025 19:19

Tory Asylum Rhetoric Sparks 'Hatred' Crisis: Humza Yousaf Condemns UK Government's Inflammatory Language

Tory Ministers' Asylum Rhetoric Sparks 'Hatred' Crisis

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf accuses senior UK Conservative ministers, including Robert Jenrick, of fuelling public hatred and division through their dehumanising language on asylum seekers, following a shocking incident in Essex.

20/08/2025 14:47

Uber Eats Driver Jailed for Life for Brutal Murder of Enfield Customer

Uber Eats driver jailed for life for customer murder

An Uber Eats delivery driver, Deniz Heydari, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 28 years for the horrific murder of a customer, 36-year-old Bilal Yousaf, in a dispute over a cancelled order in Enfield, North London.

19/08/2025 11:18

SNP in Crisis: Deputy Minister Flees as Party Faces Growing Turmoil

SNP crisis worsens as deputy minister resigns

Scotland's Deputy First Minister resigns amid SNP's deepening crisis, sparking fresh concerns over the party's stability and leadership.

04/08/2025 19:43

SNP's Moderate Voices Silenced: How Forbes Became the Party's 'Embarrassment'

SNP sidelines moderate Kate Forbes as 'embarrassment'

Former SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes faces marginalisation within her own party for advocating moderate policies, sparking debate over the SNP's direction.

04/08/2025 20:03

John Swinney Visits Skye and Lochaber: A New Chapter for Scotland's First Minister

Swinney Visits Skye in First Official Trip as FM

Scotland's new First Minister, John Swinney, embarks on a tour of Skye and Lochaber, marking his first official visit since taking office. Discover his priorities and vision for the region.

04/08/2025 12:01

John Swinney Takes Helm as Scotland's New First Minister Amid SNP Turmoil

John Swinney becomes Scotland's new First Minister

John Swinney has been officially sworn in as Scotland's First Minister, stepping into the role during a challenging period for the SNP. His leadership comes as the party seeks to rebuild public trust and navigate complex political waters.

30/07/2025 11:39

John Swinney Poised to Become Scotland's Next First Minister After Leadership Race

John Swinney set to become Scotland's next First Minister

John Swinney is set to take over as Scotland's First Minister following a decisive victory in the SNP leadership contest, marking a new chapter for Scottish politics.

29/07/2025 11:57

Scottish First Minister Defends Police Handling of Protests Amid Criticism

Yousaf defends Police Scotland's protest approach

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended Police Scotland's approach to managing protests, following backlash over recent demonstrations. Critics argue the force has been too lenient, but Yousaf insists officers have acted 'appropriately'.

29/07/2025 11:31

Swinney set to become Scotland's next First Minister

John Swinney emerges as the frontrunner to lead Scotland as First Minister following Humza Yousaf's resignation, with key SNP figures rallying behind him.

28/07/2025 09:22