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What Humza Yousaf means for the SNP, Scottish independence and Labour
FromElection Watch: The New Statesman podcast | daily throughout the UK general election
What Humza Yousaf means for the SNP, Scottish independence and Labour
FromElection Watch: The New Statesman podcast | daily throughout the UK general election
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Mar 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the SNP after beating his closest rival, Kate Forbes, by 52 per cent to 48 per cent in the final round of the party’s leadership election.He’s the continuity candidate, but is continuity enough to keep the SNP in power in Holyrood and dominant in Scottish Westminster seats as it continues to push for independence?Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Chris Deerin, Scotland editor, to discuss the result, the bruising campaign and why Labour might be the happiest party north of the border right now.If you have a question for You Ask Us go to newstatesman.com/youaskus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Mar 27, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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