Humza Yousaf

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham visits Alexander Dennis. Picture: Michael Gillen

Burnham says he understands SNP's claims UK Government 'destroying devolution'

There was so much smoke from a wildfire at Cannich, near Loch Ness, this week that it could be seen from space (Picture: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service)

Greens’ macho critics are aged toddlers clinging to Big Oil's comfort blanket

Criticism of the Scottish Government’s stewardship of NHS Scotland, or indeed any area of devolution, is often met with whataboutery from ministers who assure the Scottish public things are just as bad south of the border.

Analysis: Scottish Government can no longer indulge in whataboutery on NHS

Scottish Labour are predicting 20,000 Scots will die in 2023 while waiting for NHS Treatment.

More than 18,000 Scots died while waiting on NHS treatment, amid private surge

Hull 802 under construction at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow in April with sister ferry Glen Sannox afloat behind. Picture: John Devlin

Troubled shipyard Ferguson Marine hails apprenticeship applications deluge

Humza Yousaf addresses the Scottish Parliament at First Minister's Questions

FMQs: SNP 'tone deaf' on LEZ as Yousaf accused of ignoring homeless charity

As of March 31, 7,849 Scots had been waiting over two years for inpatient, outpatient or day care treatment from NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland's waiting times 'demonstrably worse' than south of the border

First Minister Humza Yousaf attended the recent Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Humza Yousaf opens up on Celtic support and Ange Postecoglou exit fears

The SNP has appointed new auditors

Who are the new SNP auditors?

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Castlebrae Community Campus in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government misses huge target pledged by Yousaf as waiting times rise

Shona Robison, unlike previous Finance Secretaries, does not appear to have much grasp on her brief (Picture: Andrew Cowan/pool/Getty Images)

Shona Robison appears out of her depth as £1 billion budget black hole looms

Pro-independence MSPs have rallied round embattled Green minister Lorna Slater (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

UK Tories have played into hands of SNP and Lorna Slater over recycling scheme

A child at play. More than 8,000 nursery and childcare staff have been absent as a result of mental health issues over the past five years, figures from the Scottish Conservatives claim. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Thousands of nursery staff in Scotland off with mental health issues

First Minister Humza Yousaf tours the recently completed Clarice Pears building during a to visit to the University of Glasgow. Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire

Labour blasts Humza Yousaf as more than 2,200 Scots wait two years for surgery

UK Government accused of 'sabotage' over Scotland's deposit return scheme

Where does Scotland's deposit return scheme go from here?

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he is committed to meeting the survivors of Fornethy House

Survivors of alleged abuse at Fornethy House say they are not being listened to

UK Government accused of 'sabotage' over Scotland's deposit return scheme

UK Government accused of 'sabotage' over Scotland's deposit return scheme

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison samples coffee during a visit to sustainable coffee roaster Dear Green, in Glasgow, to highlight the Scottish Government's new financial and economic policy commitments

Cuts likely as ministers left with 'limited' options to narrow budget black hole

The winners of the 21st round of the Scottish Edge competition. Picture: Sandy Young Photography

Scottish Edge gives £1.4m lift to 24 firms with high-growth potential: full list

First Minister Humza Yousaf and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison (right) arrive for First Minister's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Tax reform 'kicked down the road' as finance secretary warns of 'reset'

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has been urged to appoint a junior minister to support the rural affairs portfolio (Andy Buchanan/PA)

Humza Yousaf urged to appoint extra help for 'immense' rural affairs portfolio

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

SNP ministers accused of 'riding roughshod' over Freedom of Information laws

Ferguson Marine Limited is a shipbuilding company whose yard, located in Port Glasgow on the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, was established in 1903. It is the last remaining shipbuilder on the lower Clyde and is currently the only builder of merchant ships on the river.

Transparency demanded around secretive lawyer-led ferry contract probe

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf during a visit to a school holiday club at Ayr Academy in Ayr, to announce additional funding to support families.

Analysis: SNP in the fight of their lives to limit the damage to 2017 levels

Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar will face off at the next General Election, key for both of their parties.

SNP support down but on course for more than 40 seats in new Ipsos poll

Defeat for Labour in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection would be a disaster for Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar's hopes of removing the Conservative government with Scottish help (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP could lose 23 seats to Scottish Labour at next general election - analysis

Defeat for Labour in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West byelection would be a disaster for Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar's hopes of removing the Conservative government with Scottish help (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sarwar, not Yousaf, has most to lose in looming byelection contest – Euan McColm

Margaret Ferrier who is the Independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West. Ms Ferrier should be suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days for breaching Covid-19 rules, the Committee on Standards has recommended.

Analysis: Key by-election moves one step closer as Margaret Ferrier loses appeal

SNP MP Mhairi Black is said to be 'good when it comes to the karaoke stuff' but not so good at the rest, according to party insiders (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Vote SNP and get the Tories? Nationalists seem increasingly out of touch

Campaigners say there should be a dedicated government minister for Scots and Gaelic. Image: CCC.

Calls for Humza Yousaf to appoint a Scottish languages minister

Health secretary Michael Matheson. Picture: Getty Images

Analysis: Health secretary asks junior doctors to meet him halfway with offer

Humza Yousaf seems to be in two minds about how to achieve Scottish independence (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

There are two different Humza Yousafs when it comes to independence

Jordan Linden

Police investigate sexual assault allegation made against former council leader

A march in Glasgow

'De facto' independence referendum is still an option says minister

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf ruled out a deal with the Tories.

Humza Yousaf rules out deal with Tories even if offered Indyref2

Andrew Miller (covered) being led from Selkirk Sheriff Court following an earlier hearing.

The embodiment of the problem many feminist campaigners have highlighted

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in the main chamber during First Minster's Questions. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Sarwar joins picket line as staff strike at old private school

The issue surrounding sewage was highlighted during First Minister’s Questions by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Yousaf urged to act on sewage as figures reveal highest volume in Glasgow seat

Education secretary Jenny Gilruth, seen with Humza Yousaf, has been quizzed about decisions made while transport secretary. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

FMQs: Yousaf says claims Gilruth broke ministerial code will be investigated

Jenny Gilruth is accused of breaking ministerial code. But what do rules say?

The data for Great Britain shows a rise in experimental vaping among 11 to 17-year-olds, from 7.7 per cent last year to 11.6 per cent this year.

Number of children vaping has doubled amid calls for e-cigarette ban

Dorothy Bain KC lord advocate

Lord Advocate hits back at 'unacceptable slur' over SNP finance probe

Ash Regan. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Ash Regan calls for cross-party independence convention amid Yes ‘divisions’

A new report suggests a number of council services are showing signs of being in crisis, including adult social care.

Councils told they must make 'radical changes' to survive

The Scottish Parliament building

Third of Scottish Parliament constituencies set to be abolished and redrawn

Fergus Ewing. Picture: Trevor Martin/PA Wire

Bullying probe into Fergus Ewing will not be released, top official indicates

Shona Robison. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

National Care Service plans face ‘inevitable’ changes, says Shona Robison

The Stone of Destiny has returned to Edinburgh Castle following its journey south for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture: PA

Stone of Destiny returns to Scotland in secret operation

First Minister Humza Yousaf during his visit to NHS 24's Dundee contact centre. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

SNP MP warns party against using 'easy soundbites' to attack Labour

John-Paul Marks. Picture: Scottish Parliament TV

Top mandarin defends civil servants working with SNP minister for independence

Nicola Sturgeon has form for polarising comments of her own (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sturgeon's concern over political polarisation ignores her own divisive remarks

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to staff during his visit to NHS 24's Dundee contact centre. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf commits to investing in nursing staff recruitment

First Minister Humza Yousaf

Businesses hope new group will reset ‘adversarial’ relationship with ministers

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to staff during his visit to NHS 24's Dundee contact centre. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf says Nicola Sturgeon did not fail young people

Last week, the First Minister said the Scottish Government’s expert group is currently considering a ban on the smoking alternative

Vaping ban: Proposed ban on alternative smoking products backed by charity

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf attends First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament on April 20, 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Single-judge trials won't bring justice for rape victims - Euan McColm

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The damage done by a wild fire at Tentsmuir (Pic: Forestry and Land Scotland)

Ranger assaulted for asking someone to put out campfire

A computer generated image issued by Transport Scotland of the proposed debris flow shelter

£470m road shelter planned to shield A83 Rest and Be Thankful from landslides

English rock band Wolf Alice are the subject of Michael Winterbottom's film 'On The Road'.

Five must-watch documentary movies set in the world of popular music