The former First Minister took the Scottish National Party from the fringe of Caledonian politics to power at Holyrood.

A look back at Alex Salmond's career in Scottish politics

ITV Border's Political editor, Peter MacMahon looks back on ten years since the Scottish independence referendum

Unsettled will: 10 years on from the referendum, where now for independence

All three constituencies in southern Scotland remained Conservative amidst the collapse of the SNP in Scotland.

Blue wall remains in southern Scotland as Labour win landslide election

We have a seat-by-seat breakdown from across our region.

General Election 2024: Results in full in Cumbria and southern Scotland

John Swinney currently stands unopposed as new SNP leader as Kate Forbes confirms she will not stand. 

SNP leadership: 'There will be a coronation, not a contest'

Analysis on what is next for Scotland after the SNP leader confirms he will be stepping down from his post after facing two votes of no confidence. 

What's next for Scottish Politics after Humza Yousaf resigns? 

Prime Minister hints budget could bring further national insurance cuts

Sunak makes attack the best form of defence

The Scottish Greens have discovered that choosing to govern in coalition with the SNP has led to uncomfortable choices for them as a party. 

Patrick Harvie suggests Scottish Greens will back budget at party conference 

Ralph Roberts said last year was the hardest he had ever experienced in 30 years working for the health service.

NHS Borders issues warning over pressures facing health service

Former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home in Uddingston, Glasgow, after her husband, former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell, was "released without charge pending further investigation", after he was arrested on Wednesday as part of a probe into the party's finances. Picture date: Saturday April 8, 2023.

Mr Yousaf has today said that he sees "no reason" to suspend Ms Sturgeon from the SNP 'whip' at Holyrood.

What happens next following Nicola Sturgeon arrest?

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon alongside Minister for Health and Social Care Humza Yousaf (left) in the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday March 23, 2023.

Picture: PA Images.

So what lies ahead for the man who is expected to be voted in by MSPs as the next First Minister tomorrow, and legally installed in the post on Wednesday?

What next for Humza Yousaf?

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Inflation no longer burns white hot - but it's still glowing

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston provides analysis on the government's refusal to pay compensation to Waspi women over state pensions.

Is the government's decision on Waspi women compensation brave or shortsighted?

 In France, the accused get the final word, so Ms Pelicot listened as dozens of men charged with her rape addressed the court. Chloe Keedy was there.

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband praises her courage in coming forward 

Cycling topped the funding table for the LA Olympic and Paralympic cycle - with £30,125,000 – a million pounds increase and £10m more than Athletics.

UK Athletics given nearly £2m funding cut for LA 2028 Olympics 

The takeover has come with promises not to raid Royal Mail's pensions surplus and to maintain the universal service, ITV News' Joel Hills reports.

Takeover of Royal Mail cleared by Government in return for time-limited promises

Last week, it was revealed that an alleged Chinese spy became a "close" confidant of Andrew, but out of all elite British figures, why would China target him?

Why would China target non-working royal Prince Andrew?

Protesters, campaigning for more international involvement in the Syrian conflict, prepare to march to Whitehall, from Hyde Park Corner, London. 2015 credit PA

Despite celebrations over the end of Assad’s brutal regime, thousands of Syrians seeking asylum in the UK face an anxious wait to find out what happens next.

Syrians trapped in the UK asylum backlog face uncertain future

Videos have been shared on social media of Syrian factories containing a highly addictive drug. Captagon's said to have funded the Assad regime, but what is it?

Peter MacMahon

Political Editor, ITV Border