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John Swinney expected to lead Scotland after taking the helm of the Scottish National Party
LONDON (AP) — Scotland's former deputy first minister was poised to become its third leader in just over a year after taking the helm of the troubled Scottish National Party on Monday. John Swinney, who led the SNP two decades ago, was the only candidate to replace First Minister...
Scotland's under-pressure leader insists he won't resign before crunch confidence vote next week
LONDON (AP) — Scotland's leader insisted Friday that he won't be resigning as he fights for his political survival amid the fallout of his decision to pull the plug on a three-year power-sharing agreement that has made his Scottish National Party a minority government. The pressure...
Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash
LONDON (AP) — Scotland's leader is facing a fight for his political survival after he ended a three-year power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party following a clash over climate change policies. Thursday's decision by First Minister Humza Yousaf of the Scottish National...
Husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon charged with embezzlement in party finance probe
LONDON (AP) — The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was charged Thursday with embezzlement in a probe into the finances of Scotland’s pro-independence governing party, a shocking setback for the country's most powerful political couple. Police in Scotland said a...
