First Minister Humza Yousaf at Bute House

Alison Rowat: Whatever Yousaf wished for, it cannot have been this
As Humza Yousaf walked towards that increasingly famous Bute House podium he looked the picture of confidence.The task before him involved a certain degree of unpleasantness but there was no need to be brutal. The partnership with the Scottish Greens had outlived its usefulness, that is all. How long, one wonders, before the same is being said of him?

Bailey Lothian and her mother, Angela. Analysis of her DNA by Edinburgh scientists has identified a new genetic mutation which causes the lung disease, PCD

Bailey Lothian and her mother, Angela. Analysis of her DNA by Edinburgh scientists has identified a new genetic mutation which causes the lung disease, PCD

Young Scot one of only 12 people in world found to have rare lung disorder gene

Barlinnie 'was hailed as a revolution in prisoner rehabilitation and penal reform'

Barlinnie 'was hailed as a revolution in prisoner rehabilitation and penal reform'

The story of Barlinnie

Barlinnie Prison

The story of Barlinnie: From beacon of prison reform to notorious superjail

A prison guard inside Barlinnie's E block

A prison guard inside Barlinnie's E block

The story of Barlinnie

Barlinnie Prison

'You're always looking for a way out': Tracking Barlinnie's prison escapes

HMP Barlinnie viewed in its early years from the neighbouring quarry

HMP Barlinnie viewed in its early years from the neighbouring quarry

The story of Barlinnie

Barlinnie Prison

Glasgow's forgotten prisons and why Barlinnie was built

The riot of January 1987 became the longest running siege in Scottish prison history

The riot of January 1987 became the longest running siege in Scottish prison history

The story of Barlinnie

Barlinnie Prison

Days of rage: Inside the Barlinnie prison siege of January 1987

Ian McConnell: Brexit mantra from true believer monumentally unconvincing

'Charming' village inn located in a sought-after rural location put on market

'Charming' village inn located in a sought-after rural location put on market

'Charming' village pub and restaurant in sought-after rural location put on market

Housebuilding giant reports rise in sales and orders

Housebuilding giant reports rise in sales and orders

Housebuilding giant reports rise in sales and orders

All-time-high savings revealed by Scottish building society

'Pivotal moment': Edinburgh hotel reveals brand new look

Historic Scottish mutual eyes acquisitions after record sales

Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie have spoken out on end of Bute House Agreement

Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie have spoken out on end of Bute House Agreement

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Lorna Slater: 'Yousaf folded to pressure from right of SNP' in Bute House deal end

It's been a dramatic day in Scottish politics

It's been a dramatic day in Scottish politics

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Humza Yousaf's powerplay backfires as Greens retaliate with no confidence vote

Willie Sutherland, general manager of the Wyllieum, with George Wyllie's 'Machine for Applauding Paintings (with Critic's Thumb Attachment)'

Willie Sutherland, general manager of the Wyllieum, with George Wyllie's 'Machine for Applauding Paintings (with Critic's Thumb Attachment)'

Fantastic views - inside and out: First verdict on new George Wyllie museum

James Bisgrove has stated modifications are required at Ibrox and Celtic Park

James Bisgrove has stated modifications are required at Ibrox and Celtic Park

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Stadium 'modifications' needed for Celtic vs Rangers matches, reveals Bisgrove

Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie

National government

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Greens to back no confidence motion in Humza Yousaf

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Bute House Agreement: The end of an era, or the end of an error?

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf reacts as he answers questions during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament at the Scottish Parliament Building on April 25, 2024

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf reacts as he answers questions during First Minister's Questions at Scottish Parliament at the Scottish Parliament Building on April 25, 2024

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Explained: Would Humza Yousaf have to resign if he loses a vote of no confidence?

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Kevin McKenna: The end can't come quickly enough for Humza Yousaf

Alison Rowat: Whatever Yousaf wished for, it cannot have been this

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Sport

Todd Cantwell had two assists against Hearts

Todd Cantwell makes Rangers 'cup final' admission ahead of Clement treble bid
Todd Cantwell looks ahead to the six games that will make or break Philippe Clement's debut season in charge at Ibrox.

Mohamed Diomande returned against Hearts

'We also have big expectation levels for ourselves' - Diomande sets Rangers standards

Joe Hart has praised James Forrest, saying that the Celtic winger 'sets the standard' for the squad.

Celtic veteran who 'sets the standard' to play major part in title finale

James Bisgrove has stated modifications are required at Ibrox and Celtic Park

Stadium 'modifications' needed for Celtic vs Rangers matches, reveals Bisgrove

Creag Robertson (right) with James Bisgrove

Rangers transfer update as 'conversations with targets underway'

Buckie Thistle have been thrown out of the pyramid play-off

Buckie Thistle thrown out of pyramid play-off over licence rule

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

Kenneth Ward: Celtic form quirk should give fans plenty of reasons to be fearful

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Opinion

Ian McConnell: Brexit mantra from true believer monumentally unconvincing

First Minister Humza Yousaf at Bute House

Alison Rowat: Whatever Yousaf wished for, it cannot have been this

Letter of the Day 📨

After reaction to the Cass report, does medical science change at the Border?

Letter of the Day 📨 After reaction to the Cass report, does medical science change at the Border?

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

Kenneth Ward: Celtic form quirk should give fans plenty of reasons to be fearful

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Lessons to Learn 🎓 Bute House Agreement has been an unmitigated disaster for Scottish education

Graeme McGarry

Coventry City were robbed of one of the greatest comeback stories in FA Cup history by a marginal offside call following a VAR check.

Graeme McGarry Time to send soul-sucking joy thief VAR into the hell-pit whence it came

The Rugby Road Gates

Liam Polworth in action against Ross County

The Rugby Road Gates An in-depth look at Kilmarnock's unsung hero: Liam Polworth

Humza Yousaf with his erstwhile colleague Lorna Slater

Kevin McKenna: The end can't come quickly enough for Humza Yousaf

One team in Glasgow

Brian Graham celebrates his goal

One team in Glasgow Jags aim to continue to build momentum after securing play-off

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Business

Housebuilding giant reports rise in sales and orders

Housebuilding giant reports rise in sales and orders

'Charming' village inn located in a sought-after rural location put on market

'Charming' village pub and restaurant in sought-after rural location put on market

Historic Scottish mutual eyes acquisitions after record sales

Ian McConnell: Brexit mantra from true believer monumentally unconvincing

All-time-high savings revealed by Scottish building society

'Pivotal moment': Edinburgh hotel reveals brand new look

SWG3 in Glasgow's Yorkhill

Glasgow venue faces licence review after deaths of three teenagers