‘Grandstanding’ Nicola Sturgeon accused of exaggerating talks with US on Scottish independence
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Grandstanding’ Nicola Sturgeon accused of exaggerating talks with US on Scottish independence

The Telegraph  

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of “grandstanding” on a trip to the US, after boasting that she discussed Scottish independence with a senior member of Joe Biden’s administration. But Ms Sherman’s readout of the meeting made no mention of the issue and the Scottish Tories accused Ms Sturgeon of “exaggerating the extent to which it was discussed”. Donald Cameron, the Scottish Tories’ shadow external affairs secretary, said it was notable that Ms Sherman had not deemed “it worthy of a mention” and highlighted that the constitution was reserved to Westminster anyway. Polls reveal most Scots oppose Nicola Sturgeon’s plan Ms Sturgeon is expected to shortly unveil legislation for an independence referendum to be staged next year, despite polls showing most Scots oppose her timetable and her lack of legal authority from the UK Government.

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Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy
1 year, 2 months ago

Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat
1 year, 9 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat

The Independent  

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After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?
1 year, 10 months ago

After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Al Jazeera  

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Scotland’s Jacinda Ardern? Scottish cabinet secretary Kate Forbes leads race to replace Nicola Sturgeon
1 year, 10 months ago

Scotland’s Jacinda Ardern? Scottish cabinet secretary Kate Forbes leads race to replace Nicola Sturgeon

The Independent  

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DC Edit | A blow to Free Scotland?
1 year, 10 months ago

DC Edit | A blow to Free Scotland?

Deccan Chronicle  

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Nicola Sturgeon dodges question on ‘missing’ £600,000 campaign funds
1 year, 10 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon dodges question on ‘missing’ £600,000 campaign funds

The Independent  

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Sturgeon leaves her party and movement in a state of uncertainty
1 year, 11 months ago

Sturgeon leaves her party and movement in a state of uncertainty

Al Jazeera  

Shortly before being elected leader of the Scottish National Party in late 2014, Nicola Sturgeon embarked on a rock star-style tour of Scotland, appearing in front of packed audiences around the country, usually illuminated on stage by a row of blazing lights. On Wednesday morning, in the more sedate Georgian surroundings of Bute House, the Scottish first minister’s official residence …

Nicola Sturgeon resigns – live: Tearful Scottish first minister says ‘politics is brutal’ as she quits
1 year, 11 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon resigns – live: Tearful Scottish first minister says ‘politics is brutal’ as she quits

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Nicola Sturgeon’s historic career as First Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon’s historic career as First Minister

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What Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation means for Scottish independence
1 year, 11 months ago

What Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation means for Scottish independence

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Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scottish First Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scottish First Minister

The Hindu  

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, the face of her country’s independence movement for eight years, has announced her intention to resign, amid criticism of her drive to make it easier for people to legally change genders. "That it’s right for me, for my party and my country.” Ms. Sturgeon, 52, has led Scotland since 2014, when Scots narrowly voted to remain …

Key questions as Sturgeon’s IndyRef2 plan rejected by Supreme Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Key questions as Sturgeon’s IndyRef2 plan rejected by Supreme Court

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Scottish Tories attack ‘skewed priorities’ in Nicola Sturgeon’s keynote speech
2 years, 3 months ago

Scottish Tories attack ‘skewed priorities’ in Nicola Sturgeon’s keynote speech

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Nicola Sturgeon's Indyref2 plan is 'waste of time and money', says former aide
2 years, 4 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon's Indyref2 plan is 'waste of time and money', says former aide

The Telegraph  

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of playing "political games" over independence after one of her former advisers claimed she knows her bid to stage a new referendum next year is doomed. Alex Bell, a former SNP special advisor, said the Scottish Government had received legal advice making clear Holyrood does not have the power to hold a new vote without …

Scottish Government rebuked by Presiding Officer over Indyref2 launch
2 years, 7 months ago

Scottish Government rebuked by Presiding Officer over Indyref2 launch

The Independent  

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Sturgeon meets Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill amid push to break up UK
2 years, 7 months ago

Sturgeon meets Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill amid push to break up UK

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon warned questions about the future of the UK are not 'going away' today as she met Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill in Edinburgh. After the discussions at her Bute House residence, Ms Sturgeon - who wants to hold another independence referendum next year - said that the fates of Scotland and Northern Ireland were not necessarily linked. The SNP …

Independence is better than Johnson’s ‘disreputable’ Government, says Sturgeon
2 years, 11 months ago

Independence is better than Johnson’s ‘disreputable’ Government, says Sturgeon

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon calls ex-Britain First deputy leader ‘racist’ in tense confrontation
3 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon calls ex-Britain First deputy leader ‘racist’ in tense confrontation

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Nicola Sturgeon admits an independent Scotland in the EU WOULD mean a hard border with England
3 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon admits an independent Scotland in the EU WOULD mean a hard border with England

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon was under fire today after admitting today that an independent Scotland would have to have a hard border with England if it rejoins the EU. The SNP leader said Scotland would try to negotiate arrangements to 'keep trade flowing easily across the border' if it becomes independent and is successful at taking the country back into the EU. …

Sturgeon ‘misled Scottish parliament’ in Salmond investigation
3 years, 9 months ago

Sturgeon ‘misled Scottish parliament’ in Salmond investigation

The Independent  

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Scottish Tories condemn Nicola Sturgeon’s power over ministerial code, despite loophole clearing Priti Patel
3 years, 10 months ago

Scottish Tories condemn Nicola Sturgeon’s power over ministerial code, despite loophole clearing Priti Patel

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ANDREW PIERCE: Is Alex Salmond angling to sink rival Nicola Sturgeon?
4 years, 6 months ago

ANDREW PIERCE: Is Alex Salmond angling to sink rival Nicola Sturgeon?

Daily Mail  

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon vowed yesterday to make the case again for independence after the pandemic crisis eases, speaking on BBC1’s The Andrew Marr Show. He will be buoyed by a Panelbase survey for the website Wings Over Scotland which found 12 per cent of voters would definitely vote for him, a further 14 per cent would be …

Nicola Sturgeon wants another independence vote 'come hell or high water'
5 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon wants another independence vote 'come hell or high water'

The Telegraph  

The First Minister claimed that "many people" would agree that Westminster's treatment of Scotland during the Brexit process marked the "material change in circumstances" needed for the SNP to have a mandate for a vote. She claimed that if the former foreign secretary became the next PM it would send many people across the UK into “utter despair”. Ms Sturgeon …

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