Conor Matchett Deputy Political Editor
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Deputy Political Editor at The Scotsman.

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732 Articles
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​Rishi Sunak hints at go-ahead for controversial Rosebank oil field

Rosebank, which lies west of the Shetland Islands, is one of the largest such fields in the North Atlantic

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Humza Yousaf hints at potential move away from presumption against new North Sea oil and gas

The government’s draft energy strategy includes a presumption against new exploration.

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Humza Yousaf recommits to 'universal' National Care Service despite drive towards targeted support

The National Care Service has been badged as the biggest reform since the NHS was founded.

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Ash Regan appoints ex-Alba candidate as senior policy advisor

Ms Regan was defeated in the SNP leadership contest by Humza Yousaf.

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Derek Mackay: 'I am just trying to get on with on my life and contribute to society'

Previously tipped to replace Nicola Sturgeon, Mr Mackay spent Wednesday listening to Humza Yousaf give a speech to an...

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UK Government expected to u-turn on bonfire of EU law 'as soon as tomorrow'

Ministers in Westminster are expected to u-turn on a planned ‘bonfire’ of EU laws soon, the SNP’s Europe secretary ha...

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Health secretary to do 'everything possible' to avoid 'very disruptive' strike action by junior d...

Strike action by junior doctors will be “very disruptive” and is in “no-one’s interest”, the health secretary has said.

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Joanna Cherry's SNP branch renting out club room to The Stand for Fringe events

The fierce critic of the party’s leadership complained about a show she was involved in being cancelled by the comedy...

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FMQs: Humza Yousaf accused of 'losing grip' on SNP over 'reckless' Scotland fishing ban plans

The First Minister has been warned over rebellions from within the SNP after six of his own party’s MSPs broke ranks ...

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Humza Yousaf claims SNP still enjoying 'incredible support' in the polls

The First Minister was bullish in the face of falling poll ratings for his party.

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How Humza Yousaf has set out Scottish Government's direction of travel in anti-poverty mission

Tax, targeting, and tough choices – those were the ‘three Ts’ set out by Humza Yousaf at his anti-poverty summit in E...

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Humza Yousaf hints at tax rises for wealthy to pay for anti-poverty policies

Humza Yousaf was speaking at an ‘anti-poverty summit’ in Edinburgh

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