Defiant Humza Yousaf vows to stay in power - as pressure builds on his government

Nominations to become the new SNP leader have closed - with John Swinney set to succeed Humza Yousaf.

John Swinney has announced his bid to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.

Outgoing First Minister Humza Yousaf has told Sky News the SNP and independence movement would be harmed by a toxic leadership contest.

Scotland have included Michael Jones and Brad Wheal in their provisional squad for June's Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

Scotland will "go from strength to strength" following their T20 World Cup qualification, according to head coach Craig Wallace.

Graeme McCormick has pulled out of the race to become SNP leader and endorsed rival John Swinney as Scotland's next first minister.

The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News.

Andy Street's interview with Sky News fired the starting gun for discussion over the future direction of the Conservative Party.

Labour's Sadiq Khan will secure a historic third term as London mayor, seeing off Tory challenger Susan Hall, according to Sky News projections.

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to the villagers who Sky News revealed turned him away from his local polling station when he tried to vote without a valid photo..