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Can Humza Yousaf unite the SNP? – Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

The Guardian

News, Politics

4.01.4K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Humza Yousaf has become new leader of the SNP. But with Scotland’s path to independence looking further away than ever, can Nicola Sturgeon’s replacement reignite the party and the debate? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Scotland correspondent Libby Brooks, columnist Gaby Hinsliff and former Downing Street chief of staff Gavin Barwell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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0:00.0

This is The Guardian.

0:12.8

The reign of Nicola Sturgeon is finally over

0:14.8

and Humza Yusuf is the Scottish First Minister.

0:17.4

But is independence now dead and buried?

0:20.2

People of Scotland need independence now more than ever before

0:24.6

and we will be the generation that delivers independence for Scotland.

0:30.8

With the SNP divided in its support, falling,

0:33.6

what's next for Scotland's governing party?

0:36.2

Meanwhile, the Conservatives have announced a clamp down

0:38.6

on anti-social behaviour and petty crime.

0:41.0

The worst crimes flourish when lower-level crime is tolerated.

0:46.0

Let me be clear, Mr Speaker.

0:47.8

There is no such thing as petty crime.

0:51.4

A definitely top-on crime.

0:53.0

But while that the cause is, I'm John Harris

0:55.4

and you'll listen to politics when you pay for The Guardian.

1:00.6

Joining me today are The Guardian's Gabby Hinsliff

1:05.0

and the former Downey Street Chief of Staff

1:07.0

and current Conservative peer Gavin Barwell.

1:09.0

We're going to be talking about the SNP

1:11.0

and who their new leader and the new First Minister of Scotland is

1:14.0

and then later we'll talk about crime

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