Monday evening news briefing: Kate Forbes ‘seriously’ mulling run to replace Yousaf as SNP leader
Good evening. Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scottish First Minister and SNP leader earlier today after a tumultuous week saw his leadership unravel — and potential successors are beginning to emerge.
Humza Yousaf breaks down as he announces resignation
Mr Yousaf fought back tears as he thanked his family for their support. He confirmed he will remain as First Minister until a new leader of the party is elected. Meanwhile, Tom Harris explains why Humza Yousaf was even worse than Nicola Sturgeon.
John Swinney considering replacing Humza Yousaf
The former deputy first minister has suggested that he will run to become the new SNP leader. Mr Swinney would likely be a heavy favourite to win the contest — here’s where he stands on some key issues. It is also understood that Kate Forbes is giving a bid “serious consideration”.
Discover | How readers reacted to Humza Yousaf’s resignation
SNP | Westminster leader ‘had pivotal role in Yousaf’s downfall’
Tim Stanley | Tears flow, but former SNP golden boy brought it all on himself
Explained | How an astonishing political miscalculation brought down Humza Yousaf
Royal Mail climbs down over ‘unfair’ fake stamp fines
Royal Mail has suspended fines on letters containing so-called counterfeit stamps amid widespread confusion over whether its internal systems are at fault. In a victory for this newspaper, the postal service has reversed its decision to surcharge recipients as it investigates issues with its new barcoded stamps.
Evening Briefing: Today’s essential headlines
Politics | Rishi Sunak has declared he is “not interested” in taking back migrants from Ireland after it vowed to send asylum seekers to the UK.
Conflict | Cameron urges Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
Royals | Prince and Princess of Wales release unseen wedding photograph on their 13th anniversary
Pictured: Billy Vunipola tasered and arrested after assaulting police officer in Spanish bar
England and Saracens No 8 Billy Vunipola was tasered and arrested in a Spanish bar in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident took place in a bar in Majorca as part of a team social for players and management. You can see the full timeline of events here.
Comment and analysis
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Andrew Orlowski | Microsoft’s latest obsession risks creating a security nightmare
David Axe | China’s hypersonic rocket drone could threaten US Navy carriers defending Taiwan
Ross Clark | Hypocritical Ireland is now facing the consequences of its woke virtue signalling
Telegraph View | Tories must be honest about Britain’s issues
Interview: The councillor at war with Clarkson
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Dean Temple only joined his local council in 2021. Then the world’s most famous farm opened up the road – and his life became hell.
Business news: The nuclear fusion reactor that could be billions cheaper than Hinkley
Nuclear fusion may be a step closer after a radical new reactor design shaped like a twisted doughnut was unveiled.
Live markets news: Tesla surges by $64bn after Elon Musk’s Beijing breakthrough
Editor’s choice
Sport briefing: Today’s essential headlines
Karl Dickson | Danny Care decision defended by RFU
Oliver Brown | North London balance of power has shifted
Watch | Rory McIlroy belts out 1980s rock classic on karaoke
Football | Man Utd will listen to offers for almost every player – including Marcus Rashford
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