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Divisions and complaints about handling of leadership election have wrecked vaunted discipline
Resignation is blow to party establishment after admission membership numbers were overstated
Sunak’s administration is preparing for another constitutional clash with Edinburgh
Fallout from independence fundraising drive deepens concerns about grip of Sturgeon and her chief executive husband
Hostile tone suggests ruling party could struggle to reunite after Nicola Sturgeon’s departure
Deputy first minister John Swinney says he ‘profoundly disagrees’ with her views on same-sex marriage
The fall of Nicola Sturgeon shows the limits of political boldness
SNP colleagues critical of religious finance secretary’s views on gay marriage
First minister prioritised social issues over the economy, say critics
Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf set off the race to replace Scotland’s pro-independence leader
Unionists scent their opportunity as charismatic first minister leaves the independence cause without a champion
SNP leader is on her way out but her cause is very much alive
Scotland’s first minister steps down with no clear successor
As she resigned, Nicola Sturgeon complained of the toxic atmosphere that she and her party have contributed to in Scotland
Call for party to look at ‘more evolutionary’ approach to independence as strategy conference postponed
Nicola Sturgeon’s successor will have to contend with multiple crises, Anas Sarwar says
World Bank president David Malpass to step down in June
SNP figures who are considered potential leading candidates
Next leader of Scottish National party has to forge new strategy to try to secure cherished goal
SNP leader’s authority has been weakened by rows over independence strategy and transgender laws
Factors that have swelled support for Scottish independence will not recede
From teenage SNP activist to first minister at Holyrood
Departing first minister lacked any answer to intransigence from Westminster
It remains the most popular party in Scotland, despite polls showing voter discontent with its record in government
Opponents see health as key battleground to argue that the SNP has failed in office
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