Douglas Ross: Scots are not wrong about Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon is a better communcator
4 years, 5 months ago

Douglas Ross: Scots are not wrong about Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon is a better communcator

The Telegraph  

The Scottish Tory leader has launched an extraordinary attack on Boris Johnson by stating that Scots are not "absolutely wrong" in their low opinion of him and Nicola Sturgeon is a better communicator. Douglas Ross said "most objective people" would say the First Minister, who holds a briefing every weekday, has communicated better with the public during the pandemic than Mr Johnson, The Prime Minister has recorded dismal approval ratings in a series of opinion polls, while Ms Sturgeon's figures and support for independence have surged in recent months. Pressed whether Mr Johnson harms case for the Union, Mr Ross said: "You can't say that the people of Scotland are absolutely wrong in their ratings for their various leaders" His incendiary intervention came only hours after he gave a keynote speech stating Scots have turned to independence after becoming "alienated" by the UK Government's "winner takes all" approach to Brexit. The Scottish Tory leader accused the Government of considering only the views of Brexit supporters and ignoring Remain voters north of the Border who still feel "aggrieved" at the 2016 referendum result.

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Alex Salmond attacks SNP over ‘half-hearted’ campaign on independence
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Salmond attacks SNP over ‘half-hearted’ campaign on independence

The Independent  

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Tories could lose 58% of past voters in Scotland at next election, poll suggests
1 year, 1 month ago

Tories could lose 58% of past voters in Scotland at next election, poll suggests

The Independent  

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Sunak’s ‘bold ambition’ in speech shows he ‘relishes’ next election, says Ross
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunak’s ‘bold ambition’ in speech shows he ‘relishes’ next election, says Ross

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Claims that SNP rebels are in talks with Scottish Tories are ‘false’ – Yousaf
1 year, 5 months ago

Claims that SNP rebels are in talks with Scottish Tories are ‘false’ – Yousaf

The Independent  

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Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf
1 year, 6 months ago

Scottish Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘danger’ posed by Yousaf

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SNP urges Ross to ‘grow a backbone’ over Johnson sanctions
1 year, 9 months ago

SNP urges Ross to ‘grow a backbone’ over Johnson sanctions

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Ross says Tories have ‘positive vision’ for Scotland as Sturgeon era ends
1 year, 11 months ago

Ross says Tories have ‘positive vision’ for Scotland as Sturgeon era ends

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Support for SNP falls to lowest level since 2014 referendum, poll suggests
1 year, 11 months ago

Support for SNP falls to lowest level since 2014 referendum, poll suggests

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A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf
2 years ago

A new chapter: The Hindu Editorial on Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf

The Hindu  

Scotland has made history in electing as its First Minister Humza Yousaf, 37, who is, as the son of Pakistani immigrants, the first ever Muslim and person of Asian descent to take up the role, and also the youngest leader in that capacity. Mr. Yousaf won 52% of the votes in the SNP leadership contest for running a campaign that …

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister
2 years ago

MSPs set to back Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s next first minister

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Scotland set for new leader after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as independence quest stalls
2 years ago

Scotland set for new leader after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as independence quest stalls

Firstpost  

Edinburgh, United Kingdom: A new Scottish first minister will be named on Monday, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation. ‘Disappointed’ Polling indicates that around 45 per cent of Scots are currently in favour of Scotland leaving the United Kingdom after 55 per cent of Scots rejected such a …

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls
2 years ago

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls

The Hindu  

A new Scottish First Minister will be named on March 27, with the leader facing the daunting task of reviving a faltering independence movement after Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation. At her last session in the Scottish Parliament as First Minister on March 23, Ms. Sturgeon said her successor would be either the second woman in the post or the first …

Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes
2 years ago

Scotland needs a first minister for a new decade, says Forbes

The Independent  

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Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’
2 years, 1 month ago

Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’

The Independent  

Two-thirds of Scots – and more than half of SNP voters – believe Nicola Sturgeon is right to be stepping down as Scotland’s First Minister, a new poll has shown. The first full poll to be carried out since Ms Sturgeon announced her resignation plans found 67% of people believe she has made the correct decision – with 54% of …

SNP leaders hint at rethink on Sturgeon’s Scottish independence plan
2 years, 1 month ago

SNP leaders hint at rethink on Sturgeon’s Scottish independence plan

The Independent  

Nicola Sturgeon’s exit as first minister could mean a rethink on the party’s strategy to win Scottish independence, senior SNP figures have suggested. Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said the SNP’s March special conference on independence should be postponed to allow for a leadership contest and a successor setting out their “vision”. Mike Russell, the party’s president, also said the independence …

Labour were just TWO points behind the SNP in Scotland
2 years, 1 month ago

Labour were just TWO points behind the SNP in Scotland

Daily Mail  

Labour were just two points behind the SNP in Scotland even before Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, a poll has found. With support for independence also falling to just 40 per cent, the ratings could indicate a comeback for Labour north of the border, easing Sir Keir Starmer’s path to No10. Labour were just two points behind the SNP in Scotland even …

Nicola Sturgeon resigns – live: Tearful Scottish first minister says ‘politics is brutal’ as she quits
2 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon is 'in a muddle' over Scottish independence, former SNP minister says
2 years, 2 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon is 'in a muddle' over Scottish independence, former SNP minister says

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of being ‘in a muddle’ over Scottish independence after backtracking on a pledge to turn the next general election into a de facto referendum. Last year, the First Minister vowed to treat the next UK election as an independence vote if the Supreme Court ruled – which it did – that she couldn’t call a …

Support for Scottish independence up to 56%, poll suggests
2 years, 3 months ago

Support for Scottish independence up to 56%, poll suggests

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Indyref2: What now for Nicola Sturgeon’s push for an independent Scotland?
2 years, 4 months ago

Indyref2: What now for Nicola Sturgeon’s push for an independent Scotland?

The Independent  

Not unlike the constant back and forth over Brexit, the issue of Scottish independence has never really gone away since the referendum of 2014. Indeed, first minister Nicola Sturgeon called for “indyref2” in the wake of the UK vote on withdrawal from the EU – with Scotland having backed remain by 62 per cent to 38 per cent. “Any partnership …

Experts counter Nicola Sturgeon's claim that an independent Scotland could avoid adopting the Euro
2 years, 5 months ago

Experts counter Nicola Sturgeon's claim that an independent Scotland could avoid adopting the Euro

Daily Mail  

But an unnamed EU source said 'no Euro, no entry' for an independent Scotland When quizzed by Douglas Ross, Ms Sturgeon said Scotland could keep Sterling A Times report stated Scotland would need to adopt the Euro if it rejoined EU Nicola Sturgeon has been taken to task by experts over her claims that an independent Scotland could avoid joining …

Blackford: ‘Wave of revulsion’ across Scotland if Johnson returns as PM
2 years, 5 months ago

Blackford: ‘Wave of revulsion’ across Scotland if Johnson returns as PM

The Independent  

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Scottish Tories attack ‘skewed priorities’ in Nicola Sturgeon’s keynote speech
2 years, 5 months ago

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

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Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says
2 years, 5 months ago

Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says

The Hindu  

The leader of the Scottish government said Sunday that she will push on with her campaign to take Scotland out of the United Kingdom, even if she loses a Supreme Court case seeking authorization to call a new independence referendum. Britain’s top court is due to hear arguments starting Tuesday on whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organize an independence vote …

Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says
2 years, 5 months ago

Scottish leader: Independence vote key, whatever court says

Associated Press  

LONDON — The leader of the Scottish government said Sunday that she will push on with her campaign to take Scotland out of the United Kingdom, even if she loses a Supreme Court case seeking authorization to call a new independence referendum. Britain’s top court is due to hear arguments starting Tuesday on whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organize an …

Scottish Conservatives offer ‘real alternative’ to SNP, Douglas Ross to say
2 years, 6 months ago

Scottish Conservatives offer ‘real alternative’ to SNP, Douglas Ross to say

The Independent  

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Jeremy Corbyn: Second Scottish independence referendum ‘the right thing to do’
2 years, 7 months ago

Jeremy Corbyn: Second Scottish independence referendum ‘the right thing to do’

The Telegraph  

Jeremy Corbyn has backed Nicola Sturgeon’s push for a second Scottish independence referendum, claiming a new vote is “absolutely the right thing to do”. Speaking at an Edinburgh Fringe event on Tuesday, the former Labour leader, now an independent MP, said it was “not right” for Westminster to tell Scotland that it “cannot have a choice”. Downing Street has announced …

Boris Johnson faces Scottish independence referendum calls at final PMQs
2 years, 8 months ago

Boris Johnson faces Scottish independence referendum calls at final PMQs

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Nicola Sturgeon: Independent Scotland would remain in British-Irish Council
2 years, 8 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon: Independent Scotland would remain in British-Irish Council

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Nicola Sturgeon's independence plan descends into chaos over majority vote claim
2 years, 9 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon's independence plan descends into chaos over majority vote claim

The Telegraph  

Nicola Sturgeon could demand independence if the SNP wins less than half the popular vote in Scotland in the next General Election, her deputy has suggested as her new separation route map started to unravel. John Swinney said Ms Sturgeon would have a mandate to start independence talks with the Prime Minister if the SNP won a majority of Scotland's …

Scottish leader calls for new independence vote next year
2 years, 9 months ago

Scottish leader calls for new independence vote next year

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scotland’s leader told lawmakers in Edinburgh Tuesday that she plans to hold a fresh referendum on Scotland’s independence on Oct. 19, 2023 — even though U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson maintains it wasn’t the right time for such a vote. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the question to be asked will be the same as that in Scotland’s …

Tory MPs turn on Boris Johnson after he mocks calls to change style and says criticism ‘doesn’t matter’
2 years, 9 months ago

Tory MPs turn on Boris Johnson after he mocks calls to change style and says criticism ‘doesn’t matter’

The Independent  

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By-election losses ‘monumental and humiliating’ for Boris Johnson – Sturgeon
2 years, 9 months ago

By-election losses ‘monumental and humiliating’ for Boris Johnson – Sturgeon

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Scottish Government rebuked by Presiding Officer over Indyref2 launch
2 years, 9 months ago

Scottish Government rebuked by Presiding Officer over Indyref2 launch

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Douglas Ross says Boris Johnson should ‘reflect’ on confidence vote
2 years, 9 months ago

Douglas Ross says Boris Johnson should ‘reflect’ on confidence vote

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Just two of Scotland’s six Tory MPs backed PM in confidence vote
2 years, 9 months ago

Just two of Scotland’s six Tory MPs backed PM in confidence vote

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Most Scottish Tory MPs vote against Boris Johnson
2 years, 9 months ago

Most Scottish Tory MPs vote against Boris Johnson

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Scottish Tory leader will vote to remove PM
2 years, 9 months ago

Scottish Tory leader will vote to remove PM

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Tory MPs urged to unite behind Johnson after local election losses
2 years, 10 months ago

Tory MPs urged to unite behind Johnson after local election losses

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SNP is right party to lead Glasgow, insists Sturgeon
2 years, 11 months ago

SNP is right party to lead Glasgow, insists Sturgeon

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Andrew Bridgen withdraws no confidence letter as Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’ troubles ease
3 years ago

Andrew Bridgen withdraws no confidence letter as Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’ troubles ease

The Telegraph  

Another Conservative MP has publicly withdrawn his letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson, citing the Ukraine crisis - in a sign that the Prime Minister’s “partygate” troubles have abated. At a Telegraph event chaired by Christopher Hope on Wednesday, Andrew Bridgen, the MP for North West Leicestershire, said that it would be an “indulgence” to hold a vote of …

Independence is better than Johnson’s ‘disreputable’ Government, says Sturgeon
3 years, 1 month ago

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

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Boris Johnson good for the union due to opposition to indyref2, says Jack
3 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson good for the union due to opposition to indyref2, says Jack

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Scottish nationalists see chances and pitfalls in Johnson’s woes
3 years, 2 months ago

Scottish nationalists see chances and pitfalls in Johnson’s woes

Al Jazeera  

Glasgow, Scotland – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was left fighting for his political life after London’s Metropolitan Police on Tuesday launched an investigation into parties held at his official residence of Number 10 Downing Street during the coronavirus pandemic. “The scandals involving Johnson – and more specifically the complete inability of the UK’s unwritten constitution to enable his removal …

Rory Stewart warns it is ‘very disturbing’ that ‘liar’ Boris Johnson was ever elected
3 years, 2 months ago

Rory Stewart warns it is ‘very disturbing’ that ‘liar’ Boris Johnson was ever elected

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Poll shows Scots independence support creeping up amid Partygate
3 years, 2 months ago

Poll shows Scots independence support creeping up amid Partygate

Daily Mail  

Fears were raised today that the Partygate row is fuelling Nicola Sturgeon's push to split up the UK. And support for independence has crept up to 50 per cent, although the nation is still divided down the middle on whether to go it alone. Asked how they would vote if a referendum on Scottish independence was held tomorrow, 50 per …

More than half of Scots think partygate saga has hurt case for Union – poll
3 years, 2 months ago

More than half of Scots think partygate saga has hurt case for Union – poll

The Independent  

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UK PM Boris Johnson faces fire for attending lockdown party; outrage mounts
3 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson faces fire for attending lockdown party; outrage mounts

Live Mint  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was fighting for his political future Friday as outrage mounted after his belated apology for attending a party during lockdown and as a fresh report emerged of other raucous gatherings at his office. The scandal looked set to deepen Friday as the conservative-leaning Daily Telegraph published an exclusive claiming Johnson's staff held an alcohol-fuelled party …

Tories at war: Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘boosts case for Scottish independence with Douglas Ross slur’
3 years, 2 months ago

Tories at war: Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘boosts case for Scottish independence with Douglas Ross slur’

The Telegraph  

Jacob Rees-Mogg has been accused of helping Nicola Sturgeon make the case for Scottish independence after calling Douglas Ross a "lightweight figure" following his demand for Boris Johnson's resignation. Mr Rees-Mogg made the comments about the Scottish Tory leader as he toured TV and radio studios trying to bolster Mr Johnson's precarious position. Ms Sturgeon seized on Mr Rees-Mogg's comments …

Public ‘fed up’ with the Tories but Boris Johnson still a vote-winner, party chair claims
3 years, 3 months ago

Public ‘fed up’ with the Tories but Boris Johnson still a vote-winner, party chair claims

The Independent  

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