Conor Matchett Deputy Political Editor
  • Edinburgh
  • National World

Deputy Political Editor at The Scotsman.

Published In

The Scotsman

Focus Areas

  • Politics

732 Articles
about 1 year
scotsman.com

Analysis: Humza Yousaf's independence plan is rhetorical catnip with little substance

This was a speech for activists, and an admission all is not well for the Westminster group.

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Winnie Ewing: Former SNP president and Scottish independence trailblazer dies aged 93

One of the leading figures of the Scottish independence movement has died

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Winnie Ewing: Former SNP president and Scottish independence trailblazer dies aged 92

One of the leading figures of the Scottish independence movement has died

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Humza Yousaf accused of siding with Greens rather than veteran SNP MSP

The exchange took place before the leaders knew of Winnie Ewing’s death.

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to give evidence to UK Covid-19 inquiry next week

The former first and deputy first ministers will attend a public hearing on Thursday

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Fergus Ewing decision a test of Humza Yousaf's authority within the SNP

The former cabinet minister voted against the government on a no confidence motion on Tuesday.

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Nicola Sturgeon speaks in Holyrood after arrest: Every question and every answer from the press c...

The former first minister returned to Holyrood for the first time since her arrest in connection with a police invest...

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Humza Yousaf refuses to comment on whether he believes Nicola Sturgeon is innocent

It comes after the former first minister restated her belief in her innocence.

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Labour to base publicly-owned energy company in Scotland as Starmer launches green vision in Edin...

The Labour leader will present plans to hit net zero targets at an event in Leith today.

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Independent Scotland would safeguard NHS and ban nuclear weapons in written constitution

The plans are part of a new independence paper from the Scottish Government.

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

'60 brilliant people available for roles' says boss of ailing Circularity Scotland

It comes after a warning the body was on the brink of collapse

Read Full Article
over 1 year
scotsman.com

Nicola Sturgeon is the 'most impressive politician in Europe' claims Humza Yousaf amid SNP civil ...

The First Minister made the plea ahead of an SNP MSP group meeting.

Read Full Article