Scotland's papers: By-election fallout and Willoughby arrest

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The Herald says the SNP's loss in Rutherglen and Hamilton West has left the party "divided" over its independence strategy. And there is a photo of the Scottish rugby team training ahead of their World Cup match with Ireland.
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The Times says Humza Yousaf is under "intense pressure" to abandon his plans for independence after the poll result. The paper reports speculation among the SNP about his prospects as leader should Labour repeat that kind of performance in the general election.
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The Scotsman reports that the First Minister is under pressure to ditch running the next election on independence and focus instead on the cost of living crisis.
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The Telegraph quotes the Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, saying the Rutherglen result is a "big step in the right direction" to the party winning power next year. And under a photograph of Holly Willoughby, it reports that a man has appeared in court accused of plotting to kidnap and murder the presenter.
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The Mail also pictures Holly Willoughby. The main story asks "How Long Can Humza Cling On?". It says his critics believe he has "days" to save his job.
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The Express describes the SNP as facing "wipeout" at the next election. That is according to the Scottish Conservatives.
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"Hammered" is the headline on the Sun. It says the result is the "end of an era" for the SNP.
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The National also goes with the questions over Humza Yousaf's independence strategy. It also notes that a new poll is better news for those who want independence: it says their side it four points ahead.
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Has a message from Sir Keir Starmer saying about being a "PM for all Scots". And reports that a "US hitman" is involved in the the Holly Willoughby court case.
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The i goes with Labour plans to build more affordable housing, should they get elected.
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The Evening News is concerned about the state of the runway at Edinburgh airport.
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The P&J reports that posties in the north-east are looking at strike action amid concerns about workloads.
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The Evening Express is concerned with a parking problem that is causing problems for medical staff in Aberdeen,
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The Courier reports that a pensioner has died after taking unwell at Perth Leisure Pool, forcing the closure of the facility.
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The Weekend Telegraph has a story about a man attacking a court officer while due to appear accused of assaulting a police officer.
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The Glasgow Times leads with a court case about child pornography. It also notes the story of the death of Lady Ferguson, the wife of Sir Alex Ferguson.