Chris McCall
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Drug deaths reach highest quarterly level since 2021 as Nicola Sturgeon accused of leaving 'appalling legacy'
Drugs minister Angela Constance admitted the number of Scots losing their lives to drugs remained "far too high". → Read More
Kate Forbes faces backlash over gay conversion therapy comments during SNP leadership debate
The finance secretary, fighting a close race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon, described the practice as "abhorrent" during a live debate on Sky News. → Read More
JK Rowling branded 'national treasure' by SNP leadership candidates despite criticism of Nicola Sturgeon
The best-selling author has been a persistent critic of the Scottish Government's gender recognition reforms. → Read More
Nicola Sturgeon denies SNP heading for civil war as leadership rivals attack each other
The out-going First Minister was forced to listen as opposition parties mocked her over the battle to replace her as SNP leader. → Read More
SNP leadership candidates 'not up to the job' of fixing the NHS in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon told
Anas Sarwar told Nicola Sturgeon the problems facing the NHS could not simply be blamed on covid. → Read More
Humza Yousaf accuses Kate Forbes of 'hurting' SNP members by 'trashing' party's record in power
On a campaign visit to Irvine, the health secretary insisted he was proud of his record in government after it was attacked by his SNP leadership rivals during a live TV debate. → Read More
Backlash as SNP members vent fury over 'disgraceful' leadership debate on STV
Some Nationalists were left furious as Kate Forbes and Ash Regan attacked the SNP's record in government during the first live TV debate of the party's leadership contest. → Read More
Humza Yousaf pledges more action on Scotland's 'shameful' drugs deaths crisis if he becomes First Minister
EXCLUSIVE: The health secretary, one of three candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon, admitted it was "shameful" how many Scots lose their lives each year to addiction. → Read More
Labour calls for SNP to ensure race to find Nicola Sturgeon successor is free from 'corruption'
Jackie Baillie has written to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell to ask if the results of the leadership ballot would be published "in full". → Read More
John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister
Swinney, who led the SNP from 2000-2004, has served in a variety of Cabinet positions under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon. → Read More
Douglas Ross apologises for using 'industrial language' in parliament after protesters interrupt him
WATCH: The Scottish Conservatives leader could be heard saying "f***s sake" after he was interrupted mid-question at Holyrood. → Read More
Kate Forbes would 'look again' at National Care Service plan if elected SNP leader
The finance secretary was scathing of the Scottish Government's landmark plan to centralise care services in a bid to drive up standards. → Read More
Kate Forbes most popular to replace Nicola Sturgeon in SNP poll despite row over religious beliefs
Almost a third of Scots who voted for the SNP in 2021 are unsure of who should replace Nicola Sturgeon as party leader. → Read More
Humza Yousaf endures 'uncomfortable' FMQs as opposition parties attack SNP frontrunner over the NHS
The favourite to become the next First Minister was forced to watch as Nicola Sturgeon tried to defend his record as health secretary, → Read More
Kate Forbes ‘burdened’ by offence caused by religious views but won't quit SNP leadership race
The finance secretary has attempted to reset her leadership campaign after several of her backers withdrew their support. → Read More
Humza Yousaf attacked over NHS failures as Labour brands him 'unqualified' to be First Minister
The health secretary, who is standing to be SNP leader, was told by Scottish Labour to stop "chasing a job he has proven wholly unqualified for". → Read More
Ash Regan calls on SNP members to stop 'mudslinging' over Kate Forbes row
Regan, a backbench MSP, is considered a long shot to win the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon. → Read More
Scottish prison boss refuses to say who sanctioned Isla Bryson transfer to Cornton Vale
The head of the Scottish Prison Service denied she was leant on by SNP ministers to ensure trans rapist Bryson was transferred to a men's prison following public outrage. → Read More
SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes insists having children outside of marriage is 'wrong'
The finance secretary has come under increasing pressure to explain whether her socially conservative views would impact on her ability to lead the country. → Read More
Kate Forbes says trans women are 'biological males' as SNP leadership candidate faces more questions
The finance secretary has vowed not to quit the SNP leadership race despite losing the support of many of her supporters in the party. → Read More