A by election in the seat would be a key test for both Mr Sarwar and First Minister and SNP leader Humza Yousaf and give an indication of support for their parties ahead of a general election, due next year.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23539962.covid-key-election-looms-margaret-ferrier-mp-loses-appeal/?ref=rss

All this comes at a time when the SNP leader admitted Scots do not back his plans to break up the United Kingdom.”

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23581651.humza-yousaf-snp-make-life-difficult-labour-government/?ref=rss

An SNP spokesperson said: “The new SNP leader will be focused on delivering the priorities of the people of Scotland, including tackling the Tory cost-of-living crisis, improving public services and strengthening the economy.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2023/03/26/labour-urges-incoming-snp-leader-to-clear-out-the-rot-in-party/

Both candidates will have until Friday to secure 100 nominations from at least 20 local branches to secure their place on the ballot, with the new SNP leader being announced on March 27.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2023/02/19/snp-leadership-hopeful-regan-lays-out-her-planned-route-to-independence/

First came the bombshell resignation of Nicola Sturgeon from her “dream job” as SNP leader, eventually Independence Joan of Arc.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/5588857/peter-murrell-police-investigation-moreen-simpson-opinion/

Former SNP chief executive Mr Murrell’s arrest has raised questions about what his wife, the former SNP leader, knew about the investigation before her abrupt resignation last month.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/nicola-sturgeon-murrell-arrest-garden-dig-b2315275.html

FOR the first time ever, the London-based television and press have the opportunity to influence the election of Scotland’s First Minister and SNP leader.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23343318.can-forbes-defy-new-totalitarians-politics/?ref=rss

He has only been in post as SNP leader for 10 days and just eight as first minister.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/apr/07/humza-yousaf-byelection-looms-crisis-hit-snp

He painted a picture of a new SNP leader casting their Green colleagues aside before trying to get MSPs to vote for them to become first minister.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23347279.humza-yousaf-says-green-snp-deal-worth-weight-gold/?ref=rss

However, the Scottish First Minister and SNP leader said a by-election in the seat would be a ‘tough challenge’ for his party.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/07/01/humza-yousaf-says-snp-support-in-rutherglen-and-hamilton-west-is-rock-solid/

I may be wrong, and I hope I am, but I’m not so sure that any of these candidates will be SNP leader for long.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/politics/23348127.snp-leadership-candidate-will-take-fight-unionists/?ref=rss

I will therefore be giving him my full support as the next the SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland."

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23331886.snps-neil-gray-rules-race-backs-humza-yousaf/?ref=rss

KATE Forbes has said her campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and First Minister is "absolutely not over", as a backlash over her equal marriage views has seen her support ebb away among MSPs.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23335781.kate-forbes-says-campaign-snp-leader-absolutely-not-over/?ref=rss

Kate Forbes may well have damaged beyond repair her bid to become SNP leader and First Minister.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23339458.kate-forbes-snp-place-religion-politics/?ref=rss

New SNP leader told to 'reset relations and make devolution work for Scotland'

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23412262.new-snp-leader-urged-reset-relations-make-devolution-work/?ref=rss

Now in a letter sent this week, the SNP leader has confirmed that while a special advisor was with her, no civil servant was present and that officials were 'unable to locate a note of this meeting'.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23239725.nicola-sturgeon-pressure-ferguson-ferries-meeting/?ref=rss

NOW we have a new SNP leader and new First Minister I was reflecting on 16 years of SNP rule and its effects on Dumfries and Galloway.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23440028.nigel-lawson-responsible-much-mess-britain-today/?ref=rss

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross both welcomed Dr Cameron to the party, while SNP leader Humza Yousaf called on her to step down to allow a by-election.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67087840?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Read more: Could the next SNP leader please learn to listen?

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23362255.letters-give-dream-independence/?ref=rss

She said she thought Sir Keir would "be biting the hand off the SNP leader to try to work together."

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23280217.sturgeon-criticises-motives-gender-law-critics/?ref=rss