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some breaking news, a statement from kate forbes, member of the snp, she hasjust kate forbes, member of the snp, she has just published kate forbes, member of the snp, she hasjust published a kate forbes, member of the snp, she has just published a statement saying she has listened very carefully to the vision byjohn swinney, she says, i welcome and embrace his commitment to ensure robust and divergent debate within the party which is the lifeblood of any democratic institution. i was also great e pleased with the claims wanting to win the trust of people and tone matters in the way we conduct ourselves. i have spoken with him to discuss the future of our party and country. those discussions on the future of the snp and our vision for scotland were frank and constructive. what emerged was we share a powerful common purpose for the country. that includes the passion to revitalise our party, reach out to those who feel disempowered and reinvigorate the independence movement. it also includes an understanding economic growth and tackling poverty must again be key priorities and a just t
some breaking news, a statement from kate forbes, member of the snp, she hasjust kate forbes, member of the snp, she has just published kate forbes, member of the snp, she hasjust published a kate forbes, member of the snp, she has just published a statement saying she has listened very carefully to the vision byjohn swinney, she says, i welcome and embrace his commitment to ensure robust and divergent debate within the party which is the lifeblood of any democratic institution. i was also...
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if kate forbes doesn't run, do you i kate forbes doesn't run, do you think— kate forbes doesn't run, do you think that — kate forbes doesn't run, do you think that should _ kate forbes doesn't run, do you think that should be _ kate forbes doesn't run, do you think that should be a _ kate forbes doesn't run, do you think that should be a holyroodl think that should be a holyrood etection? — think that should be a holyrood etection? i— think that should be a holyrood election? ~' ., , election? i think the holyrood election? i think the holyrood election question _ election? i think the holyrood election question is _ election? i think the holyrood election question is a - election? i think the holyrood election question is a red - election? i think the holyrood i election question is a red herring because — election question is a red herring because holyrood is a fixed term parliament of five years which envisages changes of personnel during _ envisages changes of personnel during that period but the electorate are invited to go to the polls _ electorate are invited to go to
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kate forbes was seen as _ talk us through this. kate forbes was seen as one _ talk us through this. kate forbes was seen as one of _ talk us through this. kate forbes was seen as one of the _ talk us through this. kate forbes i was seen as one of the frontrunners for the job, was seen as one of the frontrunners for thejob, there's been a lot of speculation she her hat into the ring. she stood for the position last time and narrowly lost out to humza yousaf, she yousaf, she said she was the change not continuity candidate but in a quite extensive statement released in the last 30 minutes she said she had listened carefully to the vision thatjohn swinney set up this morning for scotland. and that it was clear and i think this is key, he is determined she set to return the snp to governing from the mainstream competent government earning the trust of the people. she said that was the vision she set out in the last leadership contest and she was convinced that was whatjohn swinney was offering as well. she said she looked forward to playing her role in making that happen and of course j
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kate forbes has ruled himself out. kate forbes has ruled himself out. kate forbes was — forbes has ruled himself out. kate forbes was seen _ forbes has ruled himself out. kate forbes was seen as _ forbes has ruled himself out. kate forbes was seen as one _ forbes has ruled himself out. kate forbes was seen as one of the front runners for thisjob. there has been a lot of speculation that she would throw our hat into the ring. she stood for the position last time. she narrowly lost out to humza yousaf. she was the candidate for change. in an extensive statement released in the last half hour, she said she had listened very carefully to the vision thatjohn swinney had set out this morning for scotland. it was clear that he was determined to return the snp to governing from the mainstream, earning the trust of the mainstream, earning the trust of the people. that was a vision that she's set out and she was convinced that was john swinney was offering as well. johnson said she looked forward to playing her role in making that happen. john swinney in his st
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forbes , for the terrible kate forbes, for the terrible crime of being a christian. the state of the nation has identified yet another job for bbc verify . the labour party has bbc verify. the labour party has published a campaign ad spreading misinformation about so—called partygate, falsely claiming that boris johnson was partying during the funeral of the late prince philip. as the king visits a cancer centre and the duchess of edinburgh visits ukraine, a certain pugnacious panellist has a thing or two to say about the sussexes upcoming visit to nigeria, plus the row over whether britain made its wealth from slavery may have been decisively settled , as been decisively settled, as a new report claims. slavery may have even made britain poorer. state of the nation starts now. i'll also be joined by my most pugnacious panel this evening. former editor of the sun, kelvin mackenzie, and the historian and broadcaster tessa dunlop . as you broadcaster tessa dunlop. as you know, as always, i want to hear from you. it's a crucial part of the programme. email me mailmogg
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attacking kate forbes for her christian views. and the mail mogs have been coming in on the feast of saint joseph. the workman george says the eradication of christianity has been the end play for many years by the hard left and others. and leakey says i think scotland wants a first minister who can actually do the job regardless of their religion. those in glass houses should not throw stones, and it seems the leader of the opposition may have just shattered his islington conservatory have a look at this clip from a labour party campaign video, shared online by the great leader of the party himself . himself. >> the main thing that really made me change my mind was i was watching the duke of edinburgh's funeral on the television and there was the queen sitting all on her own. no family , no on her own. no family, no friends. and then later i found out that at the same time, boris johnson and his friends were partying in downing street , johnson and his friends were partying in downing street, and that was just in my opinion, was
attacking kate forbes for her christian views. and the mail mogs have been coming in on the feast of saint joseph. the workman george says the eradication of christianity has been the end play for many years by the hard left and others. and leakey says i think scotland wants a first minister who can actually do the job regardless of their religion. those in glass houses should not throw stones, and it seems the leader of the opposition may have just shattered his islington conservatory have a...
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forbes, whatever you think— the snp, and kate forbes, whatever you think of— the snp, and kate forbes, whatever you think of her politics, whatever you think of her politics, whatever you think— you think of her politics, whatever you think of— you think of her politics, whatever you think of her politics, whatever you think of her face or whatever, she is— you think of her face or whatever, she is very— you think of her face or whatever, she is very popular amongst a section— she is very popular amongst a section of— she is very popular amongst a section of the base of the snp, and the membership of the snp. but as you alluded to, i think the greens would _ you alluded to, i think the greens would have — you alluded to, i think the greens would have had trouble working with her, would have had trouble working with her. and _ would have had trouble working with her. and i_ would have had trouble working with her, and i thinkjohn swinney will provide _ her, and i thinkjohn swinney will provide a — her, and i thinkjohn swinney will provide a period of calm, not a massive
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but kate forbes, remember kate forbes, she's expected to make a statement later today. she's not confirmed yet her intention to enter the leadership contest, but she did fight in the last one. so will she fight again ? anne. she fight again? anne. >> well, joining us now from holyrood is our scotland reporter , tony maguire. and reporter, tony maguire. and tony, this afternoon it's all eyes on kate forbes will. she won't she . won't she. >> indeed. good afternoon. certainly you're right. everyone is really talking about kate forbes. you know, even minutes after john swinneys event this morning and grassmarket in edinburgh. and, you know, he himself is not exactly known to be a broad speaking orator. and yet, you know, he definitely had stepped up. in fact, he used those very words. he was stepping up to take this role and to take the snp into the next election and beyond, for he said, i'm not a caretaker and he's not an interim . and of he's not an interim. and of response, of course, to many comments which thought that perhaps he would just be keeping the seat warm for
but kate forbes, remember kate forbes, she's expected to make a statement later today. she's not confirmed yet her intention to enter the leadership contest, but she did fight in the last one. so will she fight again ? anne. she fight again? anne. >> well, joining us now from holyrood is our scotland reporter , tony maguire. and reporter, tony maguire. and tony, this afternoon it's all eyes on kate forbes will. she won't she . won't she. >> indeed. good afternoon. certainly you're...
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now still to come , kate forbes now still to come, kate forbes pulls out of the snp leadership race, paving the way for a john swinney procession. so another sturgeon ally looks likely to take charge. we take a look at the ramifications for this continuity of the union, but first it's time for your headunes first it's time for your headlines with sam francis . headlines with sam francis. >> martin, thank you. and a very good evening to you. it's just after 5:30, our top stories this hour, after 5:30, our top stories this hour , the daily number of hour, the daily number of migrants arriving in the uk in small boats has now hit a new eight month high. 711 people were detected crossing the engush were detected crossing the english channel on wednesday. and that brings the total number who've made the journey since january to nearly 8300, according to the home office figures. that's up 34% compared to the same time last year. meanwhile, police have made a number of arrests in south london, where activists had surrounded a coach in order to stop the vehicle from leaving. with migrants on
now still to come , kate forbes now still to come, kate forbes pulls out of the snp leadership race, paving the way for a john swinney procession. so another sturgeon ally looks likely to take charge. we take a look at the ramifications for this continuity of the union, but first it's time for your headunes first it's time for your headlines with sam francis . headlines with sam francis. >> martin, thank you. and a very good evening to you. it's just after 5:30, our top stories this hour,...
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is not as united as he would like it to be an kate forbes was, at one point seen as his main rivalfor thejob last week she decided to step aside and said he would give her a significant role in government and he has delivered, appointing her as deputy first minister. john swinney said she was an immensely talented politician and her new role would prove critical as he focused on the key commitments of eradicating child poverty and investing in public services and supporting economic growth and for her part, kate forbes said this was a moment of extreme privilege. we've seen half a dozen individuals enter the doors here among them neil gray, who was health secretary and it remains to be seen if he remains in the post and angela constance who was just a secretary as well. we will find out later on this afternoon whether they remain in those positions or if they are moved around and we expect an announcement on that at around four p announcement on that at around four p m. announcement on that at around four . m, ., ~ , ., , . announcement on that at around four hello there. didn't take
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and kate forbes will take that role . kate forbes will take that role. and it's interesting because john swinney last thursday has his, slogan for his leadership was very much unite for independence. now the independence. now the independence is a whole different conversation, but it's the unity with in the party. and without that is going to be some of his biggest challenges. and certainly kate forbes appointment today is a big step towards that . towards that. >> well, tony, thank you very much for bringing us that live from bute house. sensational news there. the new deputy first minister of scotland is someone that, has been quite controversial within left wing politics in scotland. kate forbes. >> yes. could this be a winning alliance, a winning top team for the snp? could it win back zoete turvy, awkward deal between two people who don't agree on much. might it be that we sort of have a scottish version of what we're known as the tbg , gbs in the known as the tbg, gbs in the later years of the of the of tony blair's premiership, where sort of one w
and kate forbes will take that role . kate forbes will take that role. and it's interesting because john swinney last thursday has his, slogan for his leadership was very much unite for independence. now the independence. now the independence is a whole different conversation, but it's the unity with in the party. and without that is going to be some of his biggest challenges. and certainly kate forbes appointment today is a big step towards that . towards that. >> well, tony, thank you...
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he isjust giving some comments now to the waiting media, with kate forbes by his side. she is the youngest ever deputy first minister of scotland. she will take on the economy portfolio and responsibility for gaelic as well. of responsibility for gaelic as well. of course, she was at one point seen as someone who might throw her hat into the ring to become first minister, to enter that competition. she decided to step aside and has been rewarded for that loyalty, as being given a senior position in the scottish government. you might read into this that perhaps scottish government. you might read into this that perhaszohn swinney is anointing her as his successor at some point. she is certainly an individual with leadership ambitions. a very senior position. the deputy first minister of fun is brought out to defend a government policy. this is a cabinet with a majority of women in, many positions remain unchanged. fiona robson, who was deputy first minister, remains in cabinet, with responsibility for finance and local government. there are, i am just counting up as we s
he isjust giving some comments now to the waiting media, with kate forbes by his side. she is the youngest ever deputy first minister of scotland. she will take on the economy portfolio and responsibility for gaelic as well. of responsibility for gaelic as well. of course, she was at one point seen as someone who might throw her hat into the ring to become first minister, to enter that competition. she decided to step aside and has been rewarded for that loyalty, as being given a senior...
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kate forbes has said in response _ eradicate in scotland. kate forbes has said in response to _ eradicate in scotland. kate forbes has said in response to the - eradicate in scotland. kate forbes has said in response to the last i eradicate in scotland. kate forbes i has said in response to the last snp budget, _ has said in response to the last snp budget, the — has said in response to the last snp budget, the continual— has said in response to the last snp budget, the continual increase i has said in response to the last snp budget, the continual increase in. budget, the continual increase in taxes _ budget, the continual increase in taxes was — budget, the continual increase in taxes was counter—productive i budget, the continual increase in- taxes was counter—productive because it ultimately— taxes was counter—productive because it ultimately reduces _ taxes was counter—productive because it ultimately reduces public _ it ultimately reduces public revenue _ it ultimately reduces public revenue i— it ultimately reduces p
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adil has been done kate forbes? with _ happened. adil has been done kate forbes? with the _ happened. adil has been done kate forbes? with the perspective - happened. adil has been done kate forbes? with the perspective rivall forbes? with the perspective rival and listen very— forbes? with the perspective rival and listen very carefully _ forbes? with the perspective rival and listen very carefully to - forbes? with the perspective rival and listen very carefully to john i and listen very carefully tojohn swinney speech on the basis that she means what he says she's not around. she has been offered a place of his government should he be successful. 0f government should he be successful. of course the big twist in the story as we could yet have another candidate, nominations are monday. you only need a hundred signatures from 20 different branches of the local parties. i don't think that will happen but that's the wonder risk. i5 will happen but that's the wonder risk. . will happen but that's the wonder risk. , ,., ., will happen but that's the wonder risk. , .
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john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister after kate forbes says she won't stand for the snp leadership. another day in court for donald trump as prosecutors argue again the former president should be held in contempt. and the great ape just got greater. orangutans are spotted using, the same medicinal plants, as humans. hello, i'm matthew amroliwala, welcome to verified live. president biden speaking the last hour and a tv address after police in los angeles cleared a protest camp at the university of california. joe biden said the rule of law had to be respected by those who opposed the war in gaza. shots being fired. these are the dramatic scenes where officers invite geared to send it on the camp, police fired flares and stun grenades. dozens of students have been detained. demonstrations against the war in gaza are continuing at dozens of universities right across the united states. the president warned there was no place for violence, president warned there was no place forviolence, racism president warned there was no place for violence, racism or hate spee
john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister after kate forbes says she won't stand for the snp leadership. another day in court for donald trump as prosecutors argue again the former president should be held in contempt. and the great ape just got greater. orangutans are spotted using, the same medicinal plants, as humans. hello, i'm matthew amroliwala, welcome to verified live. president biden speaking the last hour and a tv address after police in los angeles cleared a...
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i'll ask who's really running this country next up, kate forbes has confirmed that she will not run to be the next leader of the snp, as john swinney announced his intention to stand as the next snp in the leadership race. we'll get the latest from the scotland , and latest from the scotland, and predictions state that britain will be the slowest growing economy in the g7 next year, as we suffer economic downgrade. all of that coming up and course, one more story and after 100 years of talks , a tunnel 100 years of talks, a tunnel that could link europe to africa
i'll ask who's really running this country next up, kate forbes has confirmed that she will not run to be the next leader of the snp, as john swinney announced his intention to stand as the next snp in the leadership race. we'll get the latest from the scotland , and latest from the scotland, and predictions state that britain will be the slowest growing economy in the g7 next year, as we suffer economic downgrade. all of that coming up and course, one more story and after 100 years of talks ,...
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alongside him, kate forbes — she's returns as deputy first minister alongside him, kate forbes — she returns as deputy first minister after opting not to run against him for the snp leadership. and prince harry has celebrated the ten—year anniversary of his invictus games with a thanksgiving service at st paul's cathedral later. the duke of sussex is back in the uk to commemorate the milestone of the games for injured veterans, but it's been revealed he won't meet with the king during his visit. you're live with abc news. you're live with bbc news. the court was in recess in manhattan today. thejudge in donald trump's hush money trial has given the former president's wednesday's off to focus on the campaign. but no escape from the evidence that we heard yesterday from the former adult film star stormy daniels. it was plastered across the front pages of the morning papers, as the cable news channel served up a breakfast buffet of carefully edited highlights. her account of that sexual encounter in 2006 were at times so salacious, the judge was forced to intervene, at one point scold
alongside him, kate forbes — she's returns as deputy first minister alongside him, kate forbes — she returns as deputy first minister after opting not to run against him for the snp leadership. and prince harry has celebrated the ten—year anniversary of his invictus games with a thanksgiving service at st paul's cathedral later. the duke of sussex is back in the uk to commemorate the milestone of the games for injured veterans, but it's been revealed he won't meet with the king during his...
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i want kate forbes to play a significant part in that team. she is an intelligent, creative, thoughtful person who has much to contribute to our national life. john swinney is a veteran of scottish politics. he led the party once before but resigned after poor results in a european parliamentary election. . , , ., ., . election. that is why i announce today i'm _ election. that is why i announce today i'm stepping _ election. that is why i announce today i'm stepping down, - election. that is why i announce today i'm stepping down, to - election. that is why i announce l today i'm stepping down, to make election. that is why i announce - today i'm stepping down, to make way for somebody else to lead the snp. he has seen the snp moved from the fringes of politics to government and was in cabinet for 16 years. kate forbes is also seen as a front runner, should there be a competition to lead the snp. speaking to the bbc yesterday, she said she is yet to decide whether to challengejohn swinney. an challenge john swinney. an announcement challengej
i want kate forbes to play a significant part in that team. she is an intelligent, creative, thoughtful person who has much to contribute to our national life. john swinney is a veteran of scottish politics. he led the party once before but resigned after poor results in a european parliamentary election. . , , ., ., . election. that is why i announce today i'm _ election. that is why i announce today i'm stepping _ election. that is why i announce today i'm stepping down, - election. that is...
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kate forbes, however, actually believes in christianity. she's a bible reading christian who's much more critical of the trans ideology , much more critical of ideology, much more critical of things like same sex marriage . things like same sex marriage. she didn't didn't succeed to become leader last time. and now she's stood aside. will it mean yet more of the same north of the border? of course. we'll keep all eyes on that story throughout the developing days. now, moving on the diplomatic row between the uk and ireland over asylum seekers is rumbling on, and a plan by ireland to send police officers to the border to stop migrants entering the country sparked a furious row . we've seen rishi sunak and row. we've seen rishi sunak and the irish prime minister will tensions escalated further as rishi sunak asserted that the uk has no obligation whatsoever to accept the return of illegal migrants from ireland and despite vehemently advocating for an open border. if you recall, during brexit negotiations to preserve the peace process, well ,
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kate forbes, the new deputy first minister — worker. kate forbes, the new deputy first minister of _ worker. kate forbes, the new deputy first minister of scotland. _ around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. there have been dramatic developments in uk politics — and for the prime minister, rishi sunak — as one of his own mps, natalie elphicke, announced that she was defecting from the conservative party to join labour. this is the moment natalie elphicke crossed the floor in the house of commons — you can see her approaching the benches on the right—hand side, before taking her seat behind the labour leader, sir keir starmer. she said her former party has "become a byword for incompetence "and division" and criticised what she called the "broken promises "of rishi sunak�*s tired and chaotic government". live to westminster and our political correspondent, leila nathoo. another difficult day for the prime minister. . , ., , another difficult day for the prime minister. . , . , ., ., . minister. certainly a very dra
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kate forbes back in government. her appointment would suggestjohn swinney is a series by dragging his party to the centre ground. trier? party to the centre ground. very much s0- _ party to the centre ground. very much s0- many _ party to the centre ground. - much so. many commentators are saying, what has changed is most of the cabinet posts are reconfirmed, there in the same agreement. on the basis of that very little has changed and of course everything has changed. 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
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so indeed, all eyes on kate forbes this afternoon . but kate forbes this afternoon. but john swinney will be feeling quite good about himself after this morning's event. >> all right, that's tony mcguire in scotland. of course, we'll know later this afternoon whether kate forbes is going to throw. it doesn't seem, tony, that she's going to. >> no, she probably should. >> no, she probably should. >> well, there'll be a probably it's what they, what they do at the men in suits. it's what they, what they do at the men in suits . women in the men in suits. women in suits. they'll stitch up a deal behind the scenes. >> i think you'll probably get get swinney in. yeah, it is the men. >> yeah, right. still to come? we're seeing live pictures of police in california as they prepare to clear out more than a thousand pro—palestine protesters , as there's protesters, as there's a crackdown on student demonstrations going on right now across the us. we're going to be talking to an expert on this. don't go anywhere. this is britain's newsroom on . gb news. good morning. it's 11
so indeed, all eyes on kate forbes this afternoon . but kate forbes this afternoon. but john swinney will be feeling quite good about himself after this morning's event. >> all right, that's tony mcguire in scotland. of course, we'll know later this afternoon whether kate forbes is going to throw. it doesn't seem, tony, that she's going to. >> no, she probably should. >> no, she probably should. >> well, there'll be a probably it's what they, what they do at the men in...
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will kate forbes put herself forward? will she represent this new era of scottish national party , or will scottish national party, or will it be john swinney who, you know, let's face it, would be the continuity candidate of a discontinued continuity candidate, but certainly all eyes at the minute on snp looking at their their government's performance . and it government's performance. and it will be interesting to see how others vote. but it's expected that, at least at this point, that, at least at this point, that the greens will support the snp in this one. >> okay. thank you tony mcguire. live outside holyrood. and of course we'll come back to that for the full action as it goes on. now let's go live to sheffield, where the police are giving a statement on that recent school stabbing . recent school stabbing. >> my name is dan thorpe and i'm an assistant chief constable at the south yorkshire police . the south yorkshire police. >> i am joined here today by victoria hall, who is headteacher at burley academy. i'm go
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john swinney and kate forbes met at holyrood yesterday. 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 pe
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snobs who hailed kate forbes faith against her. i thought that was very interesting because, you know , interesting because, you know, there's a lot of people in who feel good about themselves if they embrace muslims or if they embrace hindus or sikhs or whoever. but the evangelical right. oh no. >> well, it's seen as declasse to be a christian. right? it's seen as progressive and liberal and tolerant and all these watchwords at the moment. >> but do they know what muslims and hindus believe? that's the point i'm making. well, because there's very little difference in terms of some of the things that they're talking about. >> i think they're starting to find that out because george galloway, just this morning, arlene was hung up on, on lbc or rather hung up on lbc and a less, a less favourable news outlet, and he was discussing same sex relationships. now, all these liberal types would be up in arms clutching their pearls if they heard someone describe same sex relationships as not normal, which is what george galloway said. but i'
snobs who hailed kate forbes faith against her. i thought that was very interesting because, you know , interesting because, you know, there's a lot of people in who feel good about themselves if they embrace muslims or if they embrace hindus or sikhs or whoever. but the evangelical right. oh no. >> well, it's seen as declasse to be a christian. right? it's seen as progressive and liberal and tolerant and all these watchwords at the moment. >> but do they know what muslims and...
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forbes and is of course, kate forbes and today we got our answer. now she is going to be deputy first minister. interestingly that's a role which we have seen several times. done alongside finance secretary and of course recently the finance and economy secretary roles will they were divided. so it could be that we see kate forbes in one of them. that's certainly seems to be her happy place. and what better mentor than john swinney? he was , alex salmond's finance secretary way back in the day in two thousand and seven. and indeed, he enjoyed a similar role underneath nicola sturgeon before moving on to progressively other jobs. now he, of course, was nicola sturgeon's deputy first minister for a while and he gave up that role at the same time. he retired at the same time as nicola sturgeon, but today we are seeing a kind of a mix of him trying to merge the old and the new, you know, his campaign slogan last week was unite for independence . now if we just independence. now if we just park the independence for one minute and that's a whole a whole o
forbes and is of course, kate forbes and today we got our answer. now she is going to be deputy first minister. interestingly that's a role which we have seen several times. done alongside finance secretary and of course recently the finance and economy secretary roles will they were divided. so it could be that we see kate forbes in one of them. that's certainly seems to be her happy place. and what better mentor than john swinney? he was , alex salmond's finance secretary way back in the day...
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kate forbes as the other name in the frame for some she was nearly defeated when she stood for the snp leadership against humza yousaf. just over a year ago. she's also the formerfinance just over a year ago. she's also the former finance secretary. we understand she's currently talking to her supporters, weighing up whether to stand or not, so it feels a little bit, and there's been speculation they are in a bit of a standoff, waiting to see who will blink first. mr sweeney said he is genuinely consulting with his family. there's also chat there are some secret talks going on behind the scenes. we understand or has beenin the scenes. we understand or has been in informal conversation between kate forbes and john swinney, so maybe there could be moves afoot to try and avoid a contest but there are others within the snp that would like to see a leadership contest, they believe that would be healthy for the future of the party. we heard today from the outgoing first minister that he was not going to be backing any candidate publicly. we've also heard from the former first minister nicola
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john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister after kate forbes says she won't stand for the snp leadership. another day in court for donald trump as prosecutors argue again the former president should be held in contempt. and the great ape just got greater. orangutans are spotted using, the same medicinal plants, as humans.
john swinney looks set to become scotland's next first minister after kate forbes says she won't stand for the snp leadership. another day in court for donald trump as prosecutors argue again the former president should be held in contempt. and the great ape just got greater. orangutans are spotted using, the same medicinal plants, as humans.
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forbes, kate forbes saying, oh, i'm anti—abortion , right. she said anti—abortion, right. she said that. did she say that she would legislate in that way? no. she wouldn't, i just i just think you're but i think massively underpaid legislate in that way ehhen >> well he certainly wants to elect a hell of a lot of muslims who i assume don't share the views of the current, lord of politicians on things like abortion, for example. >> i doubt they'd be with stella creasy on, decriminalising abortion, which we'll get on to later on. but i think you want to play it. benjamin and i wanted to play two clips from today , just to really highlight today, just to really highlight that point and make clear that i think you're wrong to highlight the christianity point, because i don't think that's the problem here. voice of palestine, i mean, hello , hello . mean, hello, hello. >> this is a clear message to starmer, bradford has rejected laboun starmer, bradford has rejected labour. it's rejected zionism . labour. it's rejected zionism. and this is a mes
forbes, kate forbes saying, oh, i'm anti—abortion , right. she said anti—abortion, right. she said that. did she say that she would legislate in that way? no. she wouldn't, i just i just think you're but i think massively underpaid legislate in that way ehhen >> well he certainly wants to elect a hell of a lot of muslims who i assume don't share the views of the current, lord of politicians on things like abortion, for example. >> i doubt they'd be with stella creasy on,...
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that's a dig at kate forbes? no, it's not, because i've got to play my role and that as well so i am self reflecting on the fact that i was involved in that campaign. is there something wrong with politics in this country now and do you share some responsibility for that? the fact that almost every discussion and debate descends into a toxic culture war is really regressive for our politics. i'm not saying we should all agree on everything, i'm perfectly fine, that's the whole point of our politics is to debate. and by the way, to debate quite robustly. no party is perfect, i'm not suggesting to you we haven't at times overstepped the mark either in terms of respectful debate. but then it was back to the bearpit to defend not his leadership but the scottish government in a vote of no confidence. for the second time in as many years we have scandal, incompetence and political self—interest with the snp putting party before country and imposing their choice on the people of scotland. we want to get rid of this en
that's a dig at kate forbes? no, it's not, because i've got to play my role and that as well so i am self reflecting on the fact that i was involved in that campaign. is there something wrong with politics in this country now and do you share some responsibility for that? the fact that almost every discussion and debate descends into a toxic culture war is really regressive for our politics. i'm not saying we should all agree on everything, i'm perfectly fine, that's the whole point of our...
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but first, he had to deal with a potential rival — kate forbes. he did so by lavishing her with praise and a job offer. she is an intelligent, creative, thoughtful person who has much to contribute to our national life. and if elected, i will make sure that kate is able to make that contribution. she replied in a statement, saying he offered "competent, candid government," adding, "i have concluded that the best way to deliver the urgent change scotland needs is tojoin with john swinney and advocate for that reform agenda within the scottish government." john swinney talked a lot today about the need for the snp to change. but hang on, he's no outsider — he's been shaping the party for decades. if, as expected, he becomes the next first minister, he'll be judged on whether he turns those words into deeds. james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. take that have become the latest act to move shows away from the troubled co—op live arena, which has been plagued by delays to its opening. for the third time, last night its doors remained closed due to tech
but first, he had to deal with a potential rival — kate forbes. he did so by lavishing her with praise and a job offer. she is an intelligent, creative, thoughtful person who has much to contribute to our national life. and if elected, i will make sure that kate is able to make that contribution. she replied in a statement, saying he offered "competent, candid government," adding, "i have concluded that the best way to deliver the urgent change scotland needs is tojoin with...
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the big change — last year's snp leadership contender kate forbes is back in government. it is an enormous privilege and i look forward to supporting the first minister as he pursues the priorities of the scottish people — eradicating poverty, ensuring economic growth and ultimately uniting the country behind the great opportunities of our day. the top two have changed but the rest of the team remains the same. the snp hope that will be enough to revive their flagging fortunes. james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. in wales, plans for the senedd to have more politicians and a new voting system from 2026 have cleared their final hurdle. members voted to increase their numbers from 60 to 96 from the next election. supporters insist more members are needed to scrutinise the law—making process and the policies of welsh ministers. but the conservatives argue that the extra spending involved should go on schools and hospitals. campaigners who've been calling for better protections for children against harmful content online have broadly welcomed plans set out by the media regula
the big change — last year's snp leadership contender kate forbes is back in government. it is an enormous privilege and i look forward to supporting the first minister as he pursues the priorities of the scottish people — eradicating poverty, ensuring economic growth and ultimately uniting the country behind the great opportunities of our day. the top two have changed but the rest of the team remains the same. the snp hope that will be enough to revive their flagging fortunes. james cook,...
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that's a dig at kate forbes? no, it's not, because i've got to play my role and that as well so i am self—reflecting on the fact that i was involved in that campaign. is there something wrong with politics in this country now, and do you share some responsibility for that? the fact that almost every discussion and debate descends into a toxic culture war is really regressive for our politics. i'm not saying that we should all agree on everything, i'm perfectly fine, that's the whole point of our politics is to debate. and, by the way, debate quite robustly. no party is perfect, i'm not suggesting to you we haven't perhaps at times overstepped the mark either in terms of respectful debate. but then it was back to the bearpit to defend not his leadership but the scottish government in a vote of no confidence. for the second time in as many years we have scandal, incompetence and political self—interest with the snp putting party before country and imposing their choice on the people of scotland. we want to get
that's a dig at kate forbes? no, it's not, because i've got to play my role and that as well so i am self—reflecting on the fact that i was involved in that campaign. is there something wrong with politics in this country now, and do you share some responsibility for that? the fact that almost every discussion and debate descends into a toxic culture war is really regressive for our politics. i'm not saying that we should all agree on everything, i'm perfectly fine, that's the whole point of...
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it's after his main rival for thejob, kate forbes, confirmed that she would not challenge him for the scottish national party leadership. this morning, mr swinney announced his intention to succeed humza yousaf and offered ms forbes a "significant" role in his government. here's mr swinney, announcing his candidacy earlier. my message is crisp and simple. i'm stepping forward to bring the snp together, to deliver economic growth and socialjustice, to deliver the very best future for everyone in a modern, dynamic, diverse scotland. i want to unite the snp and unite scotland for independence. i invite everyone in the snp and in our country who wants tojoin me in thatjourney to do so now. thank you very much. applause our scotland political correspondent, david henderson has been following developments at holyrood in edinburgh. people will rendering who, if anyone is going to step forward to seek the nomination to become snp leader and the next first minister of scotland. because it had not happened then, yet now, we are in a situation where it is, in effect, all over, bar the shouting.
it's after his main rival for thejob, kate forbes, confirmed that she would not challenge him for the scottish national party leadership. this morning, mr swinney announced his intention to succeed humza yousaf and offered ms forbes a "significant" role in his government. here's mr swinney, announcing his candidacy earlier. my message is crisp and simple. i'm stepping forward to bring the snp together, to deliver economic growth and socialjustice, to deliver the very best future for...
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kate forbes _ team of colleagues with me. kate forbes is — team of colleagues with me. kate forbes is the deputy first minister. so many— forbes is the deputy first minister. so many of— forbes is the deputy first minister. so many of our talented individuals will be _ so many of our talented individuals will be out — so many of our talented individuals will be out there promoting the snp and we _ will be out there promoting the snp and we have a strong unifying team. you are _ and we have a strong unifying team. you are you — and we have a strong unifying team. you are you undermining your own integrity by in defending michael matheson? igrate integrity by in defending michael matheson? ~ ., ., , ., matheson? we are doing things a ro er matheson? we are doing things a proper way- _ do you think the process has been prejudiced, and should there be another investigation? t prejudiced, and should there be another investigation?— prejudiced, and should there be another investigation? i simply set this out in parliament. _ another investigation? i simply set this
kate forbes _ team of colleagues with me. kate forbes is — team of colleagues with me. kate forbes is the deputy first minister. so many— forbes is the deputy first minister. so many of— forbes is the deputy first minister. so many of our talented individuals will be _ so many of our talented individuals will be out — so many of our talented individuals will be out there promoting the snp and we _ will be out there promoting the snp and we have a strong unifying team. you are _ and we...
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you can see that he is making some efforts to do so by bringing back kate forbes, who obviously was seen as perhaps one of the potential snp leaders at one point. bringing kate forbes back into the fold is different something that is seen to her two unite on the left and right of the party. you would unite with difference and he kept mentioning in his speech, this is having wants to put forward. this idea that the most senior snp politicians right now say their party is on rocky ground and you can't build on shoddy foundations, so unity is definitely what he he's putting forward. it is not 'ust what he he's putting forward. it is not just the _ what he he's putting forward. it is notjust the support what he he's putting forward. it is not just the support of his what he he's putting forward. it is notjust the support of his party she will need a face to get everything through. he might need the greens again. what they think is going to go on there?— going to go on there? leaking sensitive from _ going to go on there? leaking sensitive from the _ going to go on there? leaking i sensitiv
you can see that he is making some efforts to do so by bringing back kate forbes, who obviously was seen as perhaps one of the potential snp leaders at one point. bringing kate forbes back into the fold is different something that is seen to her two unite on the left and right of the party. you would unite with difference and he kept mentioning in his speech, this is having wants to put forward. this idea that the most senior snp politicians right now say their party is on rocky ground and you...
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but first, he had to deal with a potential rival — kate forbes. he did so by lavishing her with praise and a job offer. she is an intelligent, creative, thoughtful person who has much to contribute to our national life. and if elected, i will make sure that kate is able to make that contribution. she replied in a statement, saying he offered competent, candid government, adding, "i have concluded that the best way to deliver the urgent change scotland needs is to join withjohn swinney and advocate for that reform agenda within the scottish government." john swinney has seen off his only serious rival in the party, and he is confident of winning the support of enough msps here to form a minority government and become scotland's seventh first minister. james cook, bbc news, edinburgh. a man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 14—year—old daniel anjorin in north—east london. daniel was on his way to school when he was fatally stabbed in hainault on tuesday. marcus monzo, who's 36, also faces several other charges, including two cou
but first, he had to deal with a potential rival — kate forbes. he did so by lavishing her with praise and a job offer. she is an intelligent, creative, thoughtful person who has much to contribute to our national life. and if elected, i will make sure that kate is able to make that contribution. she replied in a statement, saying he offered competent, candid government, adding, "i have concluded that the best way to deliver the urgent change scotland needs is to join withjohn swinney...
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he succeeds the predecessor after stepping down after more than a year in charge and kate forbes says she was deeply honoured to take on the role of deputy first minister. the covid—19 vaccine is being withdrawn globally and is one of the first to be produced during the pandemic and billions of doses are created in the company says its withdrawal decision was for commercial reasons so, what is changed to? than to speak to the professor who was a former member of thejoint committee on professor who was a former member of the joint committee on vaccination and immunisation and thank you very much for your time and there was a time when he spoke a lot on an almost weekly basis about covid—19. and the development of this vaccine was one of the big stories of that period in first, why it's being withdrawn, is to deal with how effective it is on the current strains come is that right? that is art in it strains come is that right? that is part in it and the _ strains come is that right? that is part in it and the other— strains come is that right? that is part in it and the other thing
he succeeds the predecessor after stepping down after more than a year in charge and kate forbes says she was deeply honoured to take on the role of deputy first minister. the covid—19 vaccine is being withdrawn globally and is one of the first to be produced during the pandemic and billions of doses are created in the company says its withdrawal decision was for commercial reasons so, what is changed to? than to speak to the professor who was a former member of thejoint committee on...
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kate forbes, the formerfinance secretary, has been appointed as his deputy after deciding not to run for the leadership of the snp herself. here's our scotland editor, james cook. when this court first convened, james v was scotland's king, henry viii governed england. by those standards, this ceremony is brand—new. john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh first minister since devolution in 1999. do you swear that you will well and truly serve his majesty king charles in the office of first minister of the scottish government? three times he nodded as scotland's seniorjudge administered the oaths of office. and then, with his family looking on, he put pen to parchment, making it all official. please be seated. it is the privilege of my life, and i look forward to dedicating my future to serving the people of scotland as i have done so for so many years, and to do that as first minister. what are your priorities for government? my overriding priority will be to work to eradicate child poverty in scotland. cameras cli
kate forbes, the formerfinance secretary, has been appointed as his deputy after deciding not to run for the leadership of the snp herself. here's our scotland editor, james cook. when this court first convened, james v was scotland's king, henry viii governed england. by those standards, this ceremony is brand—new. john ramsay swinney, to be first minister of the scottish government... mr swinney becomes just the seventh first minister since devolution in 1999. do you swear that you will...
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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 on the challenges which the snp, the scottish government and people face. he described it as a fresh start to del
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...
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i guess he's now trying to speak in kate forbes language a little bit. but, you know, they're going to be in real difficulty there because obviously they are now in a minority government and the greens have already i think they're feeling quite embittered about the breakdown of their, electoral pact with the snp. you know, they used the first his first outing in first minister's questions to go off to her and her social conservatism . and her social conservatism. and although i think there is a growing recognition , within some growing recognition, within some sections of the snp that rightly , they've been accused of not focusing on the things that really matter to the scottish people, but trivialities and identity politics and stuff. i still think there is a big rump that will be opposed to kate forbes and obviously the with without the greens they'll have to try and make common cause. i think we're going to see, for example , a big clash coming over example, a big clash coming over the issue of trans convert so—called trans conversion therapy. altho
i guess he's now trying to speak in kate forbes language a little bit. but, you know, they're going to be in real difficulty there because obviously they are now in a minority government and the greens have already i think they're feeling quite embittered about the breakdown of their, electoral pact with the snp. you know, they used the first his first outing in first minister's questions to go off to her and her social conservatism . and her social conservatism. and although i think there is a...
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john swinney and kate forbes met at holyrood yesterday. 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, sta
john swinney and kate forbes met at holyrood yesterday. 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...
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what about somebody like kate forbes or maybe somebody else? who would you like to see as leader of the snp? >> well, i mean, i think kate forbes is the is the obvious candidate for me anyway because she's bright, she has a broad appeal she's bright, she has a broad appeal, not just within the snp but across the wider electorate. but but, she has much opposition within her own party because of her conservative small c conservative, views and fundamentalist, religious views, all of which, at least she believes in some things the way i look at it. but it's, you know, her time will come. she's only 34. maybe not this time, but sometime down the line, she'll be first minister. but if i were to choose. i mean, she's head and shoulders above all the other members of her party intellectually, and she is the person that i would go for , okay. >> stuart, good to see you this morning. thank you very much indeed. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> well, how it all plays out with the electorate is another question entirely. yes well, we shall wait and see. >>
what about somebody like kate forbes or maybe somebody else? who would you like to see as leader of the snp? >> well, i mean, i think kate forbes is the is the obvious candidate for me anyway because she's bright, she has a broad appeal she's bright, she has a broad appeal, not just within the snp but across the wider electorate. but but, she has much opposition within her own party because of her conservative small c conservative, views and fundamentalist, religious views, all of which,...
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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. the former home secretary suella braverman says the conservative party could be wiped out in a general election and has urged the prime minister to change course and swing to the right after its poor sho
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...
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>> there's certainly the accusation that kate forbes has stepped aside under a degree of pressure. it's been reported that she's going to receive the keys to quite a senior position in mr swinney's government. clearly, the party recognise even behind the scenes that things are not going well optics wise or indeed practically this whole situation . asian star whole situation. asian star humza yousaf's of the incumbent first minister for now through the greens, out of government, they were propping up a snp minority administration. i think senior snp leadership has now finally caught on to the idea that once you remove independence as an attainable reality , not much is left policy reality, not much is left policy wise because they've been in power for so long, 17 years and that it's getting increasingly hard to point the finger at any one except themselves. mr swinney has been a senior figure in the party for a great deal of that time. he's been a senior figure in government for a great deal of that time. so some kind of deal has very likely been struck. that's trying to put continu
>> there's certainly the accusation that kate forbes has stepped aside under a degree of pressure. it's been reported that she's going to receive the keys to quite a senior position in mr swinney's government. clearly, the party recognise even behind the scenes that things are not going well optics wise or indeed practically this whole situation . asian star whole situation. asian star humza yousaf's of the incumbent first minister for now through the greens, out of government, they were...
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a real tussle between the snp under john swinney and kate forbes, the deputy leader after humza yousef�*s brief status. that could prove crucial for keir starmer to get a majority. a lot going on between the new look and labour. in a lot going on between the new look and labour. , ., a lot going on between the new look and labour-— a lot going on between the new look and labour. , ., , , , and labour. in terms of the lib dems bus bein: and labour. in terms of the lib dems bus being called _ and labour. in terms of the lib dems bus being called a _ and labour. in terms of the lib dems bus being called a yellowhammer- bus being called a yellowhammer one... a yellowhammer is a yellow bird, very reminiscent of the lib dem logo. i didn't know that! the whole lib dem thing has been they are like a hammer smashing the conservatives' blue wall. number three, alteration hammer was the no deal with the eu, so it reminds people a bit of that. also, it's quite a weird name, so the lib dems get publicity. job done as far as they're concerned. tick, tick, tick! there's a strategy in this campaig
a real tussle between the snp under john swinney and kate forbes, the deputy leader after humza yousef�*s brief status. that could prove crucial for keir starmer to get a majority. a lot going on between the new look and labour. in a lot going on between the new look and labour. , ., a lot going on between the new look and labour-— a lot going on between the new look and labour. , ., , , , and labour. in terms of the lib dems bus bein: and labour. in terms of the lib dems bus being called _...