Humza Yousaf officially resigned as First Minister just before noon this Tuesday. John Swinney was elected unopposed as leader of the SNP after Graeme McCormick dropped out. The theatre switched stage to Holyrood where the formality of his ascendancy to FM was played out. We look at the results and ask what, if any ,extrapolation can be made between them and the looming General Election. Here's the links to the Neal Ascherson and Ian McConnell pieces Lesley mentioned in the podcasthttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/may/04/the-snp-may-be-laid-low-but-the-call-of-scottish-independence-is-loud-and-clearhttps://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/24295961.snp-enormous-problem-scottish-business/

May 07, 2024 23:45 UTC

Jamie Murphy admits he can't see John Lundstram staying at Rangers next season as the midfielder nears the end of his current contract. Asked if he could see Lundstram returning to the Premier League with Ipswich, Murphy told Go Radio: “Yeah, it depends what he is looking for. "Is he wanting to go abroad or is he looking to play in the Premier League. I don’t think he will stay at Rangers now. Good luck to him, he has done well for Rangers since he has been there.”

May 07, 2024 22:53 UTC

It doesn't matter how much you like – or even love – pizza, chances are you don’t love pizza quite as much as Kenny Wilde does. My colleague and I would be on the road all day, and the quickest thing for me to grab to eat was a pizza,” Kenny told The Guardian. His father once owned a pizza restaurant, and Kenny was first introduced to pizza when he was three years old. He's tried all kinds of pizza - peanut butter and bacon pizza, beefaroni pizza and caviar pizzas - but his favourites are a deep-pan pepperoni, and plain margherita. "I’ll continue my streak as long as I’m still excited about pizza," said Kenny.

May 07, 2024 19:37 UTC

The £72m Hojlund is blameless for Manchester United overpaying but when he is wobbling appearances matter. The reception for the players was not as supportive after United were trounced 4-0 in London last season. Do not be surprised to hear the throwback chant "We'll support you ever more" at any of United's final three league fixtures. Booing has soundtracked much of United's season yet the mood was more caustic during the FA Cup semi-final that ended in a sheepish success than at Palace. The United end emptied quickly after the sole success of the penalty shootout against Coventry.

May 07, 2024 18:49 UTC

Two weeks after his return to the public eye, King Charles III is said to be “very good” amid his cancer battle. “He’s very good. Advertisement“I think everyone is really pleased to see him back and I know that he wants to do more, so it’s been a good week,” Mourdant added. Buckingham Palace announced in late April that the king would return to work amid treatment. He’s also due to host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.

May 07, 2024 18:26 UTC





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May 07, 2024 17:57 UTC

Police have clashed with students at several universities after protests spread from US college campuses to Europe. Demonstrations have taken place in Berlin, Vienna, Amsterdam and Belgium, where students have set up encampments and called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Violent clashes erupted in Amsterdam and authorities said at least 125 people were detained. In Berlin, students formed a human chain to protect their camp while police detained several people. The protests are in response to Israel's bombardment of Gaza

May 07, 2024 17:52 UTC

Steven Bartlett bizarrely contradicted himself as he claimed ex US President Barack Obama gave him advice - only to clarify that they 'didn't have a conversation'. However, after being prodded on if they spoke to another, the Dragons' Den star admitted they 'didn't have, like, a conversation'. 'I thought of Barack Obama, who I spoke with on stage many, many years ago at this event in São Paulo, Brazil,' he explained. Barack Obama pictured at the eventWhen the Times interviewer asked about the meeting, Steven clarified that they were 'in the same space', and were 'both backstage'. In December, when asked by the Guardian who his dream podcast guest would be, he replied: 'Michelle and Barack Obama.

May 07, 2024 17:39 UTC

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May 07, 2024 17:26 UTC

With the game against Wolves done and dusted before the final whistle, Pep Guardiola had time to make five changes. Off came Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Nathan Ake, Bernardo Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne. ALSO READ: Josko Gvardiol can help force Pep Guardiola into unthinkable Man City callALSO READ: The Man City summer transfer that has sparked protests amid a potential UEFA hearingLast summer, Rodri told City coaches that he couldn't go on playing as often as he had done in the Treble year. City did similar in 2020 when Eric Garcia wanted to join Barcelona but - surprise, surprise - the Catalan club wouldn't pay close to market value. Rodri will finish the season strongly with the schedule easing up, but City have been shown exactly why action is needed this summer.

May 07, 2024 17:20 UTC

A five-month-old baby who suffered a cardiac arrest at Legoland has died in hospital. The boy suffered the cardiac arrest at the Winkfield Road theme park on Thursday, May 2 and was taken to hospital where he remained in a critical condition. Investigating officer Detective Constable Zoe Eele, of the Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “We are investigating a distressing incident involving a very young child at Legoland Windsor earlier this week. “Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the boy who sadly died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. “We have made an arrest in relation to this incident and are not looking for anyone else as a suspect.

May 07, 2024 16:28 UTC

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May 07, 2024 15:12 UTC

Claim:A video shows Palestinians evacuating the southern Gaza city of Rafah in May 2024 ahead of a planned Israeli Defense Forces assault. Rating:Rating: MiscaptionedContext:The video shows Palestinians evacuating south toward Rafah following an earlier evacuation order, in November 2023. Shortly after the news broke, a video on X purporting to show Palestinians evacuating Rafah went viral:But the video actually showed the opposite — Palestinians evacuating in a southerly direction toward Rafah in November 2023. Because the video is from November 2023 and shows an earlier evacuation of Palestinians, we rate the video as "Miscaptioned." "UN Says Tens of Thousands Have Fled South in Gaza after Israel's Evacuation Order – as It Happened."

May 07, 2024 14:55 UTC

The Times and Sunday Times are launching a new weekly podcast The Royals with Roya and Kate, with the first episode launching on Friday 10 May. Presented by the royal editors of The Sunday Times and the Times, Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey, the podcast will provide listeners with insight into the ever-evolving world of the British monarchy. As royal traditions and protocols undergo significant upheaval, Roya and Kate will offer perspectives on these shifts, drawing from their experience and inside knowledge. Kate Mansey said: “After years of covering the same beat as Roya, it is fantastic to join together for this new podcast. “Roya and Kate will lift the lid on what’s really going on, while weaving in anecdotes from their years of royal reporting, combining expertise with humour.”

May 07, 2024 14:54 UTC

The Ockenden review in 20225 noted that cerebral palsy and brain damage from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy can result from substandard maternity care and that it may take “some years” before a diagnosis is made. Investing to expand I often write about cheap fixes for healthcare, but fixing maternity care will cost money. Expanding recruitment to senior healthcare support worker apprenticeships in maternity care19 would increase support staff and allow midwives to focus on delivering care. Let’s invest in the future of maternity care: its workforce, teamwork, support for women, and NHS estates. Footnotes Scarlett McNally is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, president of the Medical Women’s Federation, and deputy director of the Centre for Perioperative Care.

May 07, 2024 14:41 UTC