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 <a href="newstatesman.com/youaskus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newstatesman.com/youaskus</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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.

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 <a href="newstatesman.com/youaskus" rel="noopener noreferrer">newstatesman.com/youaskus</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What Humza Yousaf means for the SNP, Scottish independence and Labour

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Reporting and analysis to help you understand the forces shaping the world - with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes, Kate Lamble and Tom Gatti, plus New Statesman writers and expert contributors. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday: Culture Tom Gatti & Kate Mossman explore what cultural moments reveal about society and the world. Wednesday: Insight One story, zoomed out to help you understand the forces shaping the world. Thursday: Politics Andrew Marr and Hannah Barnes are joined by regulars Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton, plus New Statesman writers and guests, to provide expert analysis of the latest in UK politics. Friday: You Ask Us Our weekly listener questions show, with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and New Statesman writers. Submit your questions at https://www.newstatesman.com/youaskus -- New Statesman subscribers can listen ad-free on the New Statesman app. Get your first two months' subscription for just £2 at https://www.newstatesman.com/save Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporting and analysis to help you understand the forces shaping the world - with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes, Kate Lamble and Tom Gatti, plus New Statesman writers and expert contributors. WEEKLY SCHEDULE Monday: CultureTom Gatti &amp; Kate Mossman explore what cultural moments reveal about society and the world. Wednesday: InsightOne story, zoomed out to help you understand the forces shaping the world. Thursday: PoliticsAndrew Marr and Hannah Barnes are joined by regulars Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton, plus New Statesman writers and guests, to provide expert analysis of the latest in UK politics. Friday: You Ask UsOur weekly listener questions show, with Andrew Marr, Hannah Barnes and New Statesman writers.Submit your questions at https://www.newstatesman.com/youaskus -- New Statesman subscribers can listen ad-free on the New Statesman app.Get your first two months' subscription for just £2 at https://www.newstatesman.com/save Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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