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both have received support from senior members of their party after humza yousaf announced that he was stepping down. the meeting has been described as informal, with both politicians still weighing up whether or not they should run. the first migrants are set to be deported to rwanda, have been detained and they include both men and women. the home office says a series of operations took place across the country this week , with more due to be week, with more due to be carried out. officials won't confirm how many people have been detained or where they were taken into custody, but it comes ahead of the government's bid to get flights off the ground by july. after the safety of rwanda act became law last week. meanwhile more than 1700 small boat migrants have crossed the engush boat migrants have crossed the english channel in just over a week, gb news can reveal. after several more boats were intercepted in uk waters today , intercepted in uk waters today, a boatload of around 70 people was taken to dover harbour by lifeboat in the early hours of this morning. lifeboat in the early h
both have received support from senior members of their party after humza yousaf announced that he was stepping down. the meeting has been described as informal, with both politicians still weighing up whether or not they should run. the first migrants are set to be deported to rwanda, have been detained and they include both men and women. the home office says a series of operations took place across the country this week , with more due to be week, with more due to be carried out. officials...
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okay, we know people like humza yousaf. they're right in favour of it. he wanted to make scotland a state of sanctuary for the gazans . scotland a state of sanctuary for the gazans. his wife's family were trapped over there at the time. he's also the kind of guy who went on a family houday of guy who went on a family holiday to qatar, where hamas terrorist leaders are housed. not long after the october 7th attack, you know who else quite enjoyed qatar? gary lineker ? enjoyed qatar? gary lineker? yeah, i bet he'd be in favour of this gaza resettlement program. but should we take advice from somebody who referred to october the 7th as constant images of children losing their lives day in and day out? >> now, obviously we all know what you know, october 7th happened and, you know, the hamas thing. but the hamas thing. >> yeah, that was the hamas thing . yeah. do you think he thing. yeah. do you think he minimises the 9/11 attacks to that new york plane thing ? maybe that new york plane thing? maybe only somebody who works at the bbc could be that spectacula
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humza yousaf announced tomorrow. humza yousaf announced that he was stepping down as first minister on monday. he will continue in that post until a replacement can be found . and a replacement can be found. and finally, donald trump has been threatened with jail for violating a gag order in his hush money trial. judge juan machan fined the former president just $9,000, but he warned him that any further infractions could lead to incarceration. macron had imposed the gag order to prevent mr trump from criticising witnesses . he was fined $1,000 witnesses. he was fined $1,000 for each of nine online statements. trump has argued that the gag order violates his right to freedom of speech . right to freedom of speech. well, for the latest stories, why not sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen? or go to gb news common alerts. now, the moment you really have all been waiting for. jacob rees—mogg . for. jacob rees—mogg. >> welcome back to state of the nation. the energy secretary , nation. the
humza yousaf announced tomorrow. humza yousaf announced that he was stepping down as first minister on monday. he will continue in that post until a replacement can be found . and a replacement can be found. and finally, donald trump has been threatened with jail for violating a gag order in his hush money trial. judge juan machan fined the former president just $9,000, but he warned him that any further infractions could lead to incarceration. macron had imposed the gag order to prevent mr...
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the snp leader succeeds humza yousaf, who resigned from office earlier today. his appointment will be rubber—stamped by the king before he is officially sworn in at the court of session on wednesday. mr swinney was backed by 64 msps, guaranteeing him the required majority. and rail passengers face more travel chaos on wednesday because of continuing strikes by train drivers in a long—running pay dispute. members of aslef will walk out at services running across england and into wales and scotland. services will be crippled for the day, with stations closed and few trains running. those that do run will start later and finish earlier than usual. you're live with bbc news. stormy daniels — the adult film star at the centre of donald trump's criminal hush money trial — has taken the stand to testify against the former us president in a new york courtroom. in her testimony, ms daniels discussed the $130,000 payment mr trump's lawyer michael cohen made to her. prosecutors say that payment, made just before the 2016 election, was used to conceal a 2006 sexual
the snp leader succeeds humza yousaf, who resigned from office earlier today. his appointment will be rubber—stamped by the king before he is officially sworn in at the court of session on wednesday. mr swinney was backed by 64 msps, guaranteeing him the required majority. and rail passengers face more travel chaos on wednesday because of continuing strikes by train drivers in a long—running pay dispute. members of aslef will walk out at services running across england and into wales and...
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he replaces humza yousaf , who he replaces humza yousaf, who formally resigned from the position earlier. speaking from holyrood frontbench for the final time in the role, mr yousaf said his heart would forever belong to scotland and that leading his country had given him the opportunity to defy those he called racist bigots . the shadow chancellor bigots. the shadow chancellor says britain's economy is in a worse state than many people think. in a speech in london earlier, rachel reeves said the government isn't being honest with voters, citing the prime minister's claims that britain has turned a corner. she said voters need to ask themselves whether they really feel better off after 14 years of the tories . in royal news, it's been confirmed that prince harry will not meet the king while he's in the uk. this week harry landed in london this morning ahead of an event marking ten years since the invictus games launched. however, a spokesperson for the duke of sussex told gb news it's unfortunately not possible for them to .meet due to his majesty's full program , adding majesty's full p
he replaces humza yousaf , who he replaces humza yousaf, who formally resigned from the position earlier. speaking from holyrood frontbench for the final time in the role, mr yousaf said his heart would forever belong to scotland and that leading his country had given him the opportunity to defy those he called racist bigots . the shadow chancellor bigots. the shadow chancellor says britain's economy is in a worse state than many people think. in a speech in london earlier, rachel reeves said...
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he's the first candidate to enter the race to succeed humza yousaf who resigned after the collapse of a power—sharing agreement with the scottish greens. he said he wanted to unite the party and build a modern diverse scotland, focusing on issues like health, education and transport. my message is crisp and simple. i am stepping _ my message is crisp and simple. i am stepping forward to bring the snp together to deliver economic growth and socini— together to deliver economic growth and socialjustice, to deliver the very— and socialjustice, to deliver the very best — and socialjustice, to deliver the very best future for everyone, in a modern, _ very best future for everyone, in a modern, dynamic, diverse scotland. i want to— modern, dynamic, diverse scotland. i want to unite — modern, dynamic, diverse scotland. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland — want to unite the snp and unite scotland or independence. i invite everyone — scotland or independence. i invite everyone in the snp and in our country— everyone in the snp and in our country who want to join me in
he's the first candidate to enter the race to succeed humza yousaf who resigned after the collapse of a power—sharing agreement with the scottish greens. he said he wanted to unite the party and build a modern diverse scotland, focusing on issues like health, education and transport. my message is crisp and simple. i am stepping _ my message is crisp and simple. i am stepping forward to bring the snp together to deliver economic growth and socini— together to deliver economic growth and...
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there are just a few hours left until nominations close to replace humza yousaf as leader for the scottish national party. john swinney is poised to fill the role after his only remaining rival pulled out. veteran party activist graeme mccormick followed the former finance secretary kate forbes in confirming he would not be running. jenni davidson explains. it's unlikely that this is actually going to be a serious issue for him but what it does mean for the party is that it would cause the leadership contest to go on for another few weeks. if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon — the deadline — if it wasjohn swinney, then he would simply be declared party leader by tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. mr swinney has said he is "physically and mentally ready" for the role after he decided not to stand in the 2023 leadership contest. he previously led the party for four years in opposition from 2000 to 200k. you're live with bbc news. let's turn now to the fall out from the local elections in england.
there are just a few hours left until nominations close to replace humza yousaf as leader for the scottish national party. john swinney is poised to fill the role after his only remaining rival pulled out. veteran party activist graeme mccormick followed the former finance secretary kate forbes in confirming he would not be running. jenni davidson explains. it's unlikely that this is actually going to be a serious issue for him but what it does mean for the party is that it would cause the...
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last monday an emotional humza yousaf resigned, leaving the snp looking for a new leader and scotland a new first minister. focus quickly turned to who would replace him in the frame. john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly after mr swinney entered the contest, ms forbes said she wouldn't stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday, and that's the only current contender and with the clock running down, it was widely expected that john swinney would become the next snp party leader and country's seventh first minister unopposed. that was until a last—minute twist over the weekend. snp activist graeme mccormick was hoping to launch a challenge for the leadership position. it's thought he collected signatures at a pro—independence march in glasgow at the weekend. but no sooner had the bid launched, it was over. in a statement late last night, mr mccormick said he'd met the nominations thresholds to enter the contest, adding that after a lengthy and fruitful conversation withjohn swinney, they had agreed on t
last monday an emotional humza yousaf resigned, leaving the snp looking for a new leader and scotland a new first minister. focus quickly turned to who would replace him in the frame. john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly after mr swinney entered the contest, ms forbes said she wouldn't stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday, and that's the only current contender and with the clock running down, it was widely...
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mr swinney was the only candidate in the race, started after humza yousaf announced he would stand down as leader. the snp has posted this on x. we're expecting to hear from mr swinney later. let's go straight back to new york. there is donald trump heading into court. he usually has something to say to the cameras. let's listen in. as you know they have taken at my constitutional rights, so i am not allowed to answer that question. this has never happened in this country before. it is a ridiculous case, i have done nothing wrong, absolutely nothing wrong. take a look at andrew mccarthy. they say there is no case here. and yet the judge has gagged me and i'm not allowed to talk about, i guess, his total conflict. the judge allowed to talk about, i guess, his total conflict. thejudge is totally conflicted, and you want to take a look at it. and i'm not supposed to be talking about it. but i am allowed to say that the judge has a conflict like nobody has ever had before. he has taken away my constitutional right to speak. i was in miami this weekend and reporters were asking me at the sam
mr swinney was the only candidate in the race, started after humza yousaf announced he would stand down as leader. the snp has posted this on x. we're expecting to hear from mr swinney later. let's go straight back to new york. there is donald trump heading into court. he usually has something to say to the cameras. let's listen in. as you know they have taken at my constitutional rights, so i am not allowed to answer that question. this has never happened in this country before. it is a...
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you know, and all these sort of unelected leaders could sort of be out, you know, humza yousaf's gone sunak could be gone. >> i can't remember the, the chap's name, but the, lawyer nazir, who had made his name dunng nazir, who had made his name during the grooming gangs as a lawyer. but anyway, he was sort of celebrating. i remember this was discussed. did you not discuss it? was it leo, that he was. he was like, what would be the word? sort of triumphal , the word? sort of triumphal, serenading of the arrival of ethnic minorities in every post humza yousaf in scotland. we had a first minister of colour. i think he's he's, he's half african. i can't remember senegal.i african. i can't remember senegal. i can't remember where he comes from. and there was just there was the kind of all the, all the, all the aces lined up basically on the fruit machine of, of representation briefly. and now it's all going again. it's all, you know, short lived. anyway, we're at the halfway point coming up. why i and my ilk are to blame for everything. and the latest searing insights from the hay on wye l
you know, and all these sort of unelected leaders could sort of be out, you know, humza yousaf's gone sunak could be gone. >> i can't remember the, the chap's name, but the, lawyer nazir, who had made his name dunng nazir, who had made his name during the grooming gangs as a lawyer. but anyway, he was sort of celebrating. i remember this was discussed. did you not discuss it? was it leo, that he was. he was like, what would be the word? sort of triumphal , the word? sort of triumphal,...
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yousaf�*s resignation. mr swinney led the party from 2000 to 2004 and has also served as deputy leader. he's already won the backing of colleagues but its unclear if the former finance secretary, kate forbes, will challenge him and launch her own bid. to india next, where the general election is under way. all this week, the bbc has been speaking to influential voting blocs. amongst them, more than 18 million new, first—time voters heading to the polls. for more on this, i'm joined from kerala by our south asia correspondent, samira hussain. we have been speaking with voters in the state of carolina and another northern state, to get the sense of what the issues are for these voters but also if there are any differences between the two states. —— in kerala. this is really delicious. are you talking with your friends about the election? and what are you guys talking about? decrease in the constitutional rights of indian people. major issue facing this election is confusion to which party- i need to vot
yousaf�*s resignation. mr swinney led the party from 2000 to 2004 and has also served as deputy leader. he's already won the backing of colleagues but its unclear if the former finance secretary, kate forbes, will challenge him and launch her own bid. to india next, where the general election is under way. all this week, the bbc has been speaking to influential voting blocs. amongst them, more than 18 million new, first—time voters heading to the polls. for more on this, i'm joined from...
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he ran unopposed in the contest to succeed humza yousaf. mr swinney is also likely to be confirmed as scotland's new first minister this week. james cook explains. in the and it was the coronation of king john, no other candidates or contest but straight to work as snp leader. my straight to work as snp leader. my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it'll be the national health service, our schools and other public services, addressing the climate crisis. i look at politics today and i think politics today and i think politics is in the worst state i've ever seen it in my lengthy involvement in politics. so i'm here to do something about that. he's taking on the job 20 years after he resigned having led his party through three election setbacks in westminster, holyrood and european parliament polls. mr swinney will become only the seventh first minister of scotland in holyrood's 25—year history. you're live with bbc news. thejudge overseeing donald trump's first criminal trial threatened to throw the former president in j
he ran unopposed in the contest to succeed humza yousaf. mr swinney is also likely to be confirmed as scotland's new first minister this week. james cook explains. in the and it was the coronation of king john, no other candidates or contest but straight to work as snp leader. my straight to work as snp leader. my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it'll be the national health service, our schools and other public services, addressing the climate crisis. i look at politics...
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to scotland now where — with less than 2a hours to go until nominations close to replace humza yousaf as leader for the scottish national party — there are suggestions of a late entry to the race. at the moment, john swinney, the former deputy first minister and party leader, is the only person officially in the running. but veteran party activist graeme mccormack says he believes he can garner enough nominations by monday's deadline. 0ur bbc scotland political reporter — jenni davidson, told us more aboutjohn swinney and what this challenge could mean for him. he's a very popular figure. he's very high profile, very experienced, and there's a lot of personal affection for him within the smp. so it's unlikely that this is actually going to be a serious issue for him. but what it does mean for the party is that it would cause the leadership contest to go on for another three weeks. if there was only one nomination in tomorrow, by 12 noon, the deadline, if it was john swinney then he would simply be declared party leader tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, t
to scotland now where — with less than 2a hours to go until nominations close to replace humza yousaf as leader for the scottish national party — there are suggestions of a late entry to the race. at the moment, john swinney, the former deputy first minister and party leader, is the only person officially in the running. but veteran party activist graeme mccormack says he believes he can garner enough nominations by monday's deadline. 0ur bbc scotland political reporter — jenni davidson,...
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he takes over from humza yousaf, who announced his resignation last week. let's speak to our scotland editorjames cook. so james, a coronation rather than a contest. yes, that's exactly right, ben, a coronation, because the nominations for the post of snp leader closed at noon, and a
he takes over from humza yousaf, who announced his resignation last week. let's speak to our scotland editorjames cook. so james, a coronation rather than a contest. yes, that's exactly right, ben, a coronation, because the nominations for the post of snp leader closed at noon, and a
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he succeeds the outgoing first minister — humza yousaf — who resigned after the collapse of his coalition government. here's a little of what he had to say at his news conference earlier as first minister, my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it will be the national health service, our schools and our public services. it will be addressing the climate crisis. so, to everyone in every party, to every msp, to every mp, in fact, to everyone in our great country, i say this — join me. don't let our disagreements dominate. join me as we open a new chapter, as we create a vibrant economy in every part of our country. as we tackle the challenges faced by the nhs, as we build on the strengths in our schools, as we build more homes, take climate action, improve public transport and create jobs. that's my job. that's ourjob. and i plan to get thejob done. let's speak to nicola mcewan, politics professor at the university of glasgow. he says he will get the job done, but he has a big job ahead of him to revive the fortunes of the snp. he has revive the fortunes of the snp. tie:
he succeeds the outgoing first minister — humza yousaf — who resigned after the collapse of his coalition government. here's a little of what he had to say at his news conference earlier as first minister, my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it will be the national health service, our schools and our public services. it will be addressing the climate crisis. so, to everyone in every party, to every msp, to every mp, in fact, to everyone in our great country, i say this...
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the snp leader is to succeed humza yousaf, who resigned from office earlier on tuesday. his appointment will be rubber—stamped by the king before he is officially sworn in at the court of session on wednesday. addressing politicians at holyrood, he called for unity and pledged to govern for everyone. when i pitched up at forrester high school in the city when i pitched up at forrester high school in theiscity when i pitched up at forrester high school in this city in 1979 of the age of 15 wearing my snp badge, my friends and teachers wondered why i had become involved in this fringe party. i could scarcely have imagined that myjourney would involve becoming the first minister of scotland. it is an extra ordinary privilege to hold this office it is an extraordinary privilege to hold this office and i thank parliament warmly for the honour that has been given to me. for the people of scotland i would simply say this — i offer myself to be the first minister for everyone in scotland. i am here to serve you. i will give everything i have to build the best future for our
the snp leader is to succeed humza yousaf, who resigned from office earlier on tuesday. his appointment will be rubber—stamped by the king before he is officially sworn in at the court of session on wednesday. addressing politicians at holyrood, he called for unity and pledged to govern for everyone. when i pitched up at forrester high school in the city when i pitched up at forrester high school in theiscity when i pitched up at forrester high school in this city in 1979 of the age of 15...
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yousaf, said that labour party are issue in across the us —— uk. they argued that the only way to kick the tories out of is to them out of the six seats they all. just tories out of is to them out of the six seats they all.— six seats they all. just a quick question, independence - six seats they all. just a quick question, independence is - six seats they all. just a quick i question, independence is often dominated the parliamentary elections even though it obviously dominates the scottish elections as well, looking at this general election, how much do you think independence will be a deciding factor given that the polls seem to suggest the snp are losing support? the polls are still 50 50 on independence, in favour of the union, the snp leaderjohn swinney his first priority is to get concerns of the people in line, but you will say i will tackle or attempt to tackle these things as your first minister but you will see misted —— argue as well there would be a better perspective on their independence.— be a better perspective on their ind
yousaf, said that labour party are issue in across the us —— uk. they argued that the only way to kick the tories out of is to them out of the six seats they all. just tories out of is to them out of the six seats they all.— six seats they all. just a quick question, independence - six seats they all. just a quick question, independence is - six seats they all. just a quick i question, independence is often dominated the parliamentary elections even though it obviously dominates the...
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in his first interview since announcing his resignation on monday, humza yousaf told bbc scotland editor, james cook, what happened. look, i have made it really clear that ending the bute house agreement was the right decision, both for my party and my country. but i have to acknowledge the manner in which i did it has caused great upset, and that's on me. are you kicking yourself? i do of course reflect a lot and regret how this has ended, but equally, i will always be eternally grateful for having not just the opportunity to serve my country, but also to lead my country. that has been the greatest honour of my life. you must be gutted, though? in one sense, you always know your time in office will come to an end. would i have liked a different ending? of course. but i go back to the central point here — that having led my country and served my country — i've been a government minister for almost 12 years — has been the greatest honour of my life. what changed ? within 48 hours, you went from "this agreement with the greens is worth its weight in gold" to "it's not serving any pur
in his first interview since announcing his resignation on monday, humza yousaf told bbc scotland editor, james cook, what happened. look, i have made it really clear that ending the bute house agreement was the right decision, both for my party and my country. but i have to acknowledge the manner in which i did it has caused great upset, and that's on me. are you kicking yourself? i do of course reflect a lot and regret how this has ended, but equally, i will always be eternally grateful for...
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in his first interview since announcing his resignation, humza yousaf said �*it�*s on me.�* our scotland editorjames cook is in edinburgh. you've been talking to him, what did he have to say? i you've been talking to him, what did he have to say?— he have to say? i would say that the first minister _ he have to say? i would say that the first minister was _ he have to say? i would say that the first minister was reflective - he have to say? i would say that the first minister was reflective and - first minister was reflective and regretful in this, his first interview since announcing that he intends to resign as snp leader as ultimately as first minister of scotland. that had followed his decision to chop the greens out of government, a decision that so angered the co—leaders of that party, patrick harvie and lorna slater and as he said, that was on him, that decision was accepting responsibility for it and it followed divisions between the snp and the greens and it should be said within the snp itself on economic and social policy including the issue of gender. well, for me, the bu
in his first interview since announcing his resignation, humza yousaf said �*it�*s on me.�* our scotland editorjames cook is in edinburgh. you've been talking to him, what did he have to say? i you've been talking to him, what did he have to say?— he have to say? i would say that the first minister _ he have to say? i would say that the first minister was _ he have to say? i would say that the first minister was reflective - he have to say? i would say that the first minister was...
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this means mr swinney is also the most likely candidate to replace humza yousaf as scotland's first minister. our reporter ben philip has the latest.
this means mr swinney is also the most likely candidate to replace humza yousaf as scotland's first minister. our reporter ben philip has the latest.
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a former deputy first minister and snp leader, he's announced his intention to succeed humza yousaf. today he received the support of the woman who many thought might challenge him for the top job, kate forbes. she's been offered a �*significant�* role in any new government. james cook, has the latest from edinburgh. please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. the snp is in trouble — divided, distracted and struggling to govern. john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. but i care too much about the future of scotland, and the scottish national party, to walk on by. you've said there you can't walk on by because, essentially, your party's a disunited mess. what specifically is wrong with it? well, the party's not cohesive just now. we are not together, we're not operating as one big unified team. but what i am absolutely certain about is, if the snp gets its act together, it will be a formidable force for good in scotland, and a formidable force for success in scotland as well, and
a former deputy first minister and snp leader, he's announced his intention to succeed humza yousaf. today he received the support of the woman who many thought might challenge him for the top job, kate forbes. she's been offered a �*significant�* role in any new government. james cook, has the latest from edinburgh. please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. the snp is in trouble — divided, distracted and struggling to govern. john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the...
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it was widely expected that john sweeney would be unopposed in the contest to replace humza yousaf, who resigned on monday. technically, the deadline for leadership nominations is tomorrow at midday, and as the only current contender, it was expected thatjohn swinney would become the next snp leader and seventh first minister of scotland. but there are now reports that graeme mccormack, a veteran activist, believes he will have enough nominations before then. he's someone who's previously been openly critical of the snp scottish government, including about its independence strategy. now, it's important to note that if mr mccormack wants to win a contest, he could only become party leader. he can't become the first minister of scotland because he isn't an msp. now, john swinney was asked about this potential challenge today. he said he would respect any democratic process, but did argue that a contest could potentially delay the party from rebuilding. but in terms of what's next, if a contest does happen, it will trigger a leadership battle, which could go on until the end of may. the 27
it was widely expected that john sweeney would be unopposed in the contest to replace humza yousaf, who resigned on monday. technically, the deadline for leadership nominations is tomorrow at midday, and as the only current contender, it was expected thatjohn swinney would become the next snp leader and seventh first minister of scotland. but there are now reports that graeme mccormack, a veteran activist, believes he will have enough nominations before then. he's someone who's previously been...
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humza yousaf has come and gone as party leader, replaced just a fortnight ago byjohn swinney, who faces an immediate electoral test. james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. in wales, there are 32 seats being contested and our wales correspondent tomos morgan is with us from cardiff. what are the key issues for welsh voters, tomos? certainly the cost of living will be one of those key issues, and the handling of the economy. most of the money coming into wales does still come from westminster, although the big key policy areas are devolved, such as education and health service. i mention the health service. i mention the health service because that will be the other area that has been talked about by the main parties. it has already come under attack from the welsh tories here. they have been scrutinised for their record and in response, welsh labour have said there has been chaos in westminster, it's time for change. when it comes to plaid cymru, they will be saying, we are the only party promising a change for wales. the lib dems will be saying, we can offer something different from the two m
humza yousaf has come and gone as party leader, replaced just a fortnight ago byjohn swinney, who faces an immediate electoral test. james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. in wales, there are 32 seats being contested and our wales correspondent tomos morgan is with us from cardiff. what are the key issues for welsh voters, tomos? certainly the cost of living will be one of those key issues, and the handling of the economy. most of the money coming into wales does still come from westminster, although...
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yousaf. so he's had quite a few weeks, but then this is a guy who's seen a lot of elections come and go. and i was struck in the conversation i had with him that he's quite matter—of—fact, really, about the kind of political headwinds that the snp face, those headwinds being, it's been in power here in scotland in devolved government since 2007, it's gone through three leaders in the blink of an eye — not dissimilar from the conservatives, in that sense from a couple of years ago. there's been the whole business of the police investigation and all of that into the party that's been rumbling on and continues to rumble on in the background. and labour, having been near wiped out by the snp much of the last decade or so, are feeling chipper in scotland again. and there's opinion polls that suggest labour are outpolling the snp and could win more seats than the snp in scotland at the general election. so the snp are in a kind of defensive position. they've been at a high watermark, if you l
yousaf. so he's had quite a few weeks, but then this is a guy who's seen a lot of elections come and go. and i was struck in the conversation i had with him that he's quite matter—of—fact, really, about the kind of political headwinds that the snp face, those headwinds being, it's been in power here in scotland in devolved government since 2007, it's gone through three leaders in the blink of an eye — not dissimilar from the conservatives, in that sense from a couple of years ago. there's...
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he takes over from humza yousaf, who announced his resignation last week. let's speak to our scotland editorjames cook. so james, a coronation rather than a contest. yes, that's exactly right, ben, a coronation, because the nominations for the post of snp leader closed at noon, and a few minutes after that, the party national secretary confirmed that there was only one nominee who had reached the threshold of 100 backers across 20 local branches of the party, and that was john swinney. 0f local branches of the party, and that wasjohn swinney. of course, that wasjohn swinney. of course, that followed the decision last week of our potential rival, kate forbes, to declare that she was not going to contest this leadership challenge with mr swinney. now it isjohn swinney who will be taking over. he has led the party before, from 2000-2004. he has led the party before, from 2000—2004. he resigned after poor election results, but since then, he is a different man, a lot more experienced, 16 years in the cabinet. he says he will govern from the moderate centre—
he takes over from humza yousaf, who announced his resignation last week. let's speak to our scotland editorjames cook. so james, a coronation rather than a contest. yes, that's exactly right, ben, a coronation, because the nominations for the post of snp leader closed at noon, and a few minutes after that, the party national secretary confirmed that there was only one nominee who had reached the threshold of 100 backers across 20 local branches of the party, and that was john swinney. 0f local...
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he succeeds outgoing first minister humza yousaf who resigned after the collapse of his coalition government. the boss of eurotunnel has insisted i will not be long queues of cars at its terminals when a new eu travel system starts in october. british people heading to and from europe will need to register fingerprints and a photo at the border, which has prompted warnings of delays. military celebrations have been taking place in london and around the uk today to mark the first anniversary of the coronation of king charles and queen camilla. gun salutes were heard across london, with 41 volleys fired at noon via the king's true royal horse artillery, the pictures from green park there. the king recently returned to public engagements. you are watching bbc news. the presidents of france, china, and the european commission have been holding talks in paris, where ukraine and trade were dominating discussions. in opening remarks at the elysee palace, emmanuel macron told xi jinping that coordination with china on ukraine and the middle east was crucial. the europeans are hoping to persuade chin
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both have received support from senior members of their party after humza yousaf announced that he was stepping down. the meeting has been described as informal and both politicians are still weighing up their options. for the latest stories , sign up to gb news stories, sign up to gb news alerts by scanning the qr code on your screen or go to gbnews.com/alerts. back now to . patrick. >> the devastating sexual assault, rape and violence statistics involving foreign nationals just keep coming. the establishment media don't want you to hear about it, but i think you have every right oberm. moyo has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 27 years for murdering a 35 year old woman he was in a relationship with. the detail on this is shocking. he was, in fact an illegal immigrant, denied asylum and on prison licence following release from a 14 year sentence for a serious assault on a previous partner. why was he still able to slaughter a woman in the street in britain, stabbing her to death after chasing her down the road? how many more obe moyo's are there? well, regular v
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an snp leadership battle might happen after reports of a late entry into the race to replace humza yousaf. it was widely expected john swinney would become the next party leader and scotland�*s first minister unopposed. however, reports suggest veteran activist graeme mccormick believes he�*s likely to receive enough nominations before monday�*s noon deadline.
an snp leadership battle might happen after reports of a late entry into the race to replace humza yousaf. it was widely expected john swinney would become the next party leader and scotland�*s first minister unopposed. however, reports suggest veteran activist graeme mccormick believes he�*s likely to receive enough nominations before monday�*s noon deadline.
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he replaces humza yousaf , who sent replaces humza yousaf, who sent his own official letter to king charles earlier confirming he was stepping down. speaking from the front bench for the final time in the role, mr yousaf said his heart would forever belong to scotland. next to wuster, where a woman has admitted to being part of a global monkey torture network, holly legresley posted more than 130 videos and 20 photos of the animals being tortured on online chat groups. the 37 year old pleaded guilty to separate charges of publishing obscene articles and intentionally encouraging animal cruelty. she was charged along with another woman after an investigation into animal torture and more than 2000 football banning orders have been issued to england fans ahead of euro 2024, which kicks off in germany next month . fans off in germany next month. fans who are banned must hand over their passports for the duration of the tournament. it comes as football related arrests in england and wales are at a nine year high. german police say they're working with british officers to plan for a safe event fo
he replaces humza yousaf , who sent replaces humza yousaf, who sent his own official letter to king charles earlier confirming he was stepping down. speaking from the front bench for the final time in the role, mr yousaf said his heart would forever belong to scotland. next to wuster, where a woman has admitted to being part of a global monkey torture network, holly legresley posted more than 130 videos and 20 photos of the animals being tortured on online chat groups. the 37 year old pleaded...
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a reminder that there is currently no leader of the snp or first minister after humza yousaf, the leader of the snp, resigned on monday following his calling to an end to the power—sharing agreement with the greens and this is mari mccullum. let's listen in. scotland's interests and a cause to which we all dedicate ourselves, so please show your appreciation with that forjohn swinney. applause
a reminder that there is currently no leader of the snp or first minister after humza yousaf, the leader of the snp, resigned on monday following his calling to an end to the power—sharing agreement with the greens and this is mari mccullum. let's listen in. scotland's interests and a cause to which we all dedicate ourselves, so please show your appreciation with that forjohn swinney. applause
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humza yousaf has signed a letter to the king formally tendering his resignation as scotland's first minister, afterjohn swinney was elected as the snp�*s new leader. mr swinney is expected to become first minister later. 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordon is outside the scottish parliament. john swinney is framing this as a new chapter in scottish politics, as the leader of a party that has been an government here in scotland for 17 years. in terms of policies he seems to indicate a slight shift towards the centre ground, he is attempting a reset in terms of the debate, calling for less shouting, more listening and more discourse across the political divide. he has said that in his view politics is in the worst state he has ever seen it and he is here to do something about it, but at the same time he concedes he has played a part in this polarisation. if convention follows the practice sets last year, he will have a chance at the chamber this afternoon for the first time since becoming snp leader to try to set the tone and there will be a vote, if convention is followed, for the next
humza yousaf has signed a letter to the king formally tendering his resignation as scotland's first minister, afterjohn swinney was elected as the snp�*s new leader. mr swinney is expected to become first minister later. 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordon is outside the scottish parliament. john swinney is framing this as a new chapter in scottish politics, as the leader of a party that has been an government here in scotland for 17 years. in terms of policies he seems to indicate a...
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with only a few hours left until nominations to replace humza yousaf as leader for the scottish national party — there are suggestions of a late entry to the race. at the momentjohn swinney, the former deputy first minister and party leader, is the only person officially in the running, but veteran party activist — graeme mccormack says he believes he can garner enough nominations by monday's deadline. jenni davidson explains. it's unlikely that this is actually going to be a serious issue for him. but what it does mean for the party is that it would cause the leadership contest to go on for another few weeks. if there was only one nomination in tomorrow by 12 noon, the deadline, if it wasjohn swinney, then he would simply be declared party leader by tomorrow afternoon. but if there's more than one nomination, then it has to go to a vote of party members. mr swinney has said he is "physically and mentally ready" for the role, after he decided not to stand in the 2023 leadership contest. you're live with bbc news. let's turn to some important news around the world. china's president x
with only a few hours left until nominations to replace humza yousaf as leader for the scottish national party — there are suggestions of a late entry to the race. at the momentjohn swinney, the former deputy first minister and party leader, is the only person officially in the running, but veteran party activist — graeme mccormack says he believes he can garner enough nominations by monday's deadline. jenni davidson explains. it's unlikely that this is actually going to be a serious issue...
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kate forbes confirmed she would not be standing for the snp leadership after humza yousaf�*s resignation. instead, mr swinney, scotland's former deputy first minister and party leader, has offered her a "significant" role in his government. our scotland editor, james cook, reports. please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. the snp is in trouble — divided, distracted and struggling to govern. john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have stood back and hoped others would sort things out. but i care too much about the future of scotland, and the scottish national party, to walk on by. you've said there you can't walk on by because, essentially, your party is a disunited mess. what specifically is wrong with it? well, the party is not cohesive just now. we are not together, we are not operating as one big unified team. but what i am absolutely certain about is, if the snp gets its act together, it will be a formidable force for good in scotland and a formidable force for success in scotland as well, and that's what i offer. mr swinney is a vete
kate forbes confirmed she would not be standing for the snp leadership after humza yousaf�*s resignation. instead, mr swinney, scotland's former deputy first minister and party leader, has offered her a "significant" role in his government. our scotland editor, james cook, reports. please show your appreciation forjohn swinney. the snp is in trouble — divided, distracted and struggling to govern. john swinney says it's time to get a grip and he is the man for the job. i could have...
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last monday, an emotional humza yousaf resigned, leaving the snp looking for a new leader and scotland a new first minister. focus quickly turned to who would replace him. in the frame, john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly afterjohn swinney entered the contest, kate forbes said she wouldn't stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday and as the only current contender and with the clock running down it was widely expected that john swinney would become the next snp party leader and the country's seventh first minister unopposed. that was until last minute twist over the weekend. snp activist graeme mccormick was hoping to launch a challenge for the leadership position. it is thought he collected signatures at a pro—independence march in glasgow at the weekend. but no sooner had the bid launched, it was over. in a statement late last night, mr mccormick said he had met the nomination�*s threshold to enter the contest, adding that after a lengthy and fruitful conversation withjohn swinney, they had agreed
last monday, an emotional humza yousaf resigned, leaving the snp looking for a new leader and scotland a new first minister. focus quickly turned to who would replace him. in the frame, john swinney and kate forbes. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. shortly afterjohn swinney entered the contest, kate forbes said she wouldn't stand. technically, the deadline for nominations is at midday and as the only current contender and with the clock running down it was widely...
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he ran unopposed in the contest to succeed humza yousaf. mr swinney is also likely to be confirmed as scotland's new first minister this week. james cook reports. it was the coronation of king john, no other candidates, no contest, but straight to work as a simple enough. mr; contest, but straight to work as a simple enough. my focus will be the — as a simple enough. my focus will be the economy, - as a simple enough. my focus will be the economy, jobs, i as a simple enough. my focus| will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. the liver national health service, our schools and public services, addressing the climate crisis. i look at politics today and i think politics is in the worst day of avicenna and my lengthy involvement in politics. i'm here to do something about that. . ~ , here to do something about that. . ,, , ., ., , :: that. he takes on the “0b 20 ears that. he takes on the “0b 20 years afterfi that. he takes on the “0b 20 years after he i that. he takes on the job 20 years after he resigned i that. he takes on the
he ran unopposed in the contest to succeed humza yousaf. mr swinney is also likely to be confirmed as scotland's new first minister this week. james cook reports. it was the coronation of king john, no other candidates, no contest, but straight to work as a simple enough. mr; contest, but straight to work as a simple enough. my focus will be the — as a simple enough. my focus will be the economy, - as a simple enough. my focus will be the economy, jobs, i as a simple enough. my focus| will be...
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he succeeds the outgoing first minister — humza yousaf — who resigned after the collapse of his coalition government. here's james cook. ll'm delighted to confirm that our| new party leader is john swinney. in the end, it was the coronation of king john. no other candidates, no contest, but straight to work as snp leader. my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it will be the national health service, our schools and our public services. it will be addressing the climate crisis. whenjohn swinney first led his party, he was in his 30s. john swinney. oh, hello. the snp was in opposition. even with celebrity support, he struggled to make his mark, though, standing down after disappointing election results. he rebuilt his reputation in the cabinets of alex salmond and nicola sturgeon. opponents often found him charming in private, but in public he could be tribal. do you take some responsibility, personally, for the polarisation of politics which you have described? i have obviously contributed to that, james, yes, of course i have. and i look at politics today and i think poli
he succeeds the outgoing first minister — humza yousaf — who resigned after the collapse of his coalition government. here's james cook. ll'm delighted to confirm that our| new party leader is john swinney. in the end, it was the coronation of king john. no other candidates, no contest, but straight to work as snp leader. my focus will be the economy, jobs, the cost of living. it will be the national health service, our schools and our public services. it will be addressing the climate...
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snp leader six skeets humza yousaf who resigned from office earlier today. his appointment will be rubber—stamp of the king before he is officially sworn in on wednesday. there have been no trains on some of the busiest commuter routes in the country today due to strikes by as lift train drivers. disruption is expected to continue throughout the week. tomorrow a different set of operators which will be affected, among them great western. it has been revealed that prince harry will not meet the king during his visit to the uk this week. a spokesman for the duke set a meeting between father and son was not possible because of the king's busy schedule. prince harry is in london to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the infected schemes which he set up of course to rehabilitate wounded or sick service personnel. you are watching bbc news. the white house said this afternoon it is still hopeful israel and hamas can close the �*remaining gaps' on a ceasefire agreement the palestinians have accepted, but israel has rejected. so why did the israelis appear blind
snp leader six skeets humza yousaf who resigned from office earlier today. his appointment will be rubber—stamp of the king before he is officially sworn in on wednesday. there have been no trains on some of the busiest commuter routes in the country today due to strikes by as lift train drivers. disruption is expected to continue throughout the week. tomorrow a different set of operators which will be affected, among them great western. it has been revealed that prince harry will not meet...
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there is a new first minister following the rather abrupt departure of humza yousaf. there is another deputy first minister in the person of kate forbes. last time she was in cabinet before the previous leadership contests she produced a white paper stressing need for enterprise, for economic growth, stressing the need to drive the economy forward in scotland in order to afford public services. there is one other big change. there is no longer a pact with the greens who stress specifically that they do not regard gdp economic growth is being a salient and substantial measure of well—being in the economy. kate forbes does and so doesjohn swinney, you're quite right. it is an absolute clear signal that they are taking a party to the centre ground in preparation for a uk general election and a subsequent hollywood or election to come. fin hollywood or election to come. on the green issue she said today that they would work to achieve net zero with not against our communities in businesses. you hear that from a lot of european governments at the moment and, as we are r
there is a new first minister following the rather abrupt departure of humza yousaf. there is another deputy first minister in the person of kate forbes. last time she was in cabinet before the previous leadership contests she produced a white paper stressing need for enterprise, for economic growth, stressing the need to drive the economy forward in scotland in order to afford public services. there is one other big change. there is no longer a pact with the greens who stress specifically that...
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yousaf. the election is going to be in the school holidays which he talked about. they could have done with a bit more time for him to get his feet under the desk. as for the conservatives, i am still getting a lot of frustration and confusion from conservatives and their advisers and local associations, saying theyjust advisers and local associations, saying they just weren't advisers and local associations, saying theyjust weren't expecting this. they were sent a very strong signalfrom downing street that after the local and mayoral elections in may this was it for the summer and to come back in autumn full of energy. so they have been caught off—guard and you are saying that in the disunity in the party at the moment. taste that in the disunity in the party at the moment-— that in the disunity in the party at the moment. ~ . ., , ,, . ~ the moment. we had from rishi sunak, economic stability, _ the moment. we had from rishi sunak, economic stability, what _ the moment. we had from rish
yousaf. the election is going to be in the school holidays which he talked about. they could have done with a bit more time for him to get his feet under the desk. as for the conservatives, i am still getting a lot of frustration and confusion from conservatives and their advisers and local associations, saying theyjust advisers and local associations, saying they just weren't advisers and local associations, saying theyjust weren't expecting this. they were sent a very strong signalfrom...
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the vacancy arose after humza yousaf resigned, which followed him ending his coalition deal with the scottish greens, and facing votes of no confidence in his leadership, and his government. here's mr swinney, announcing his candidacy earlier today. iam i am stepping forward to bring the snp together to deliver economic growth and socialjustice and deliver the very best future for everyone in a modern, dynamic and diverse scotland. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. i invite everyone in the snp and in our country who want tojoin me in thatjourney the snp and in our country who want to join me in thatjourney to the snp and in our country who want tojoin me in thatjourney to do the snp and in our country who want to join me in thatjourney to do so now. thank you very much. a 75,000—year—old neanderthal skull, made up of more than 100 fragments of bone, has been painstakingly put back together, and used to create a 3d reconstruction. the remains were discovered in a cave in the kurdistan region of iraq — which archeologists believe may have been a burial
the vacancy arose after humza yousaf resigned, which followed him ending his coalition deal with the scottish greens, and facing votes of no confidence in his leadership, and his government. here's mr swinney, announcing his candidacy earlier today. iam i am stepping forward to bring the snp together to deliver economic growth and socialjustice and deliver the very best future for everyone in a modern, dynamic and diverse scotland. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. i...