Sturgeon should focus on domestic record, not ‘agitating’ for IndyRef2 – Truss
2 years, 7 months ago

Sturgeon should focus on domestic record, not ‘agitating’ for IndyRef2 – Truss

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Jubilant Nicola Sturgeon hails 'outcome I always expected' after she is dramatically CLEARED by police probe into SNP finances - while her estranged husband faces court
1 week, 4 days ago

Jubilant Nicola Sturgeon hails 'outcome I always expected' after she is dramatically CLEARED by police probe into SNP finances - while her estranged husband faces court

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon is the longest-serving first minister in Scotland's history, having spent more than eight years in Bute House. Ms Sturgeon entered elected office after becoming an MSP following the creation of the Scottish Parliament She attended a 1992 rally in favour of Scottish independence alongside maverick politician George Galloway and pop singer Pat Kane Ms Sturgeon served as deputy …

Swinney reveals reservations about Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Swinney reveals reservations about Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

The Independent  

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Sturgeon denies being ‘SNP’s Liz Truss’ as she backs new independence strategy
1 year, 5 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Humza Yousaf admits he has 'no shortcut or wheeze' to achieve Scottish independence
1 year, 9 months ago

Humza Yousaf admits he has 'no shortcut or wheeze' to achieve Scottish independence

The Telegraph  

Humza Yousaf has admitted he has no “short cut or wheeze” to achieve Scottish independence ahead of a special SNP convention on Saturday to discuss the party’s next steps. The First Minister said there was not “a rabbit I’m going to pull out of the hat” during the day-long meeting in Dundee for members to discuss the party’s strategy for …

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat
1 year, 11 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon laughs off online gossip of affair with French diplomat

The Independent  

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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 …

After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?
2 years, 1 month ago

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

Al Jazeera  

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon. Following Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement last week that she would be stepping down from her role as Scotland’s head of government and leader of the Scottish National Party, international reactions came thick and fast. Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Sturgeon as …

Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear
2 years, 1 month ago

Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear

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Key challenges to be faced by Sturgeon’s successor as First Minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Key challenges to be faced by Sturgeon’s successor as First Minister

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Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’
2 years, 1 month ago

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’

The Independent  

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Nicola Sturgeon exit throws push for Scottish independence into doubt
2 years, 1 month ago

Nicola Sturgeon exit throws push for Scottish independence into doubt

The Independent  

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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

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What Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation means for Scottish independence
2 years, 1 month ago

What Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation means for Scottish independence

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Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scottish First Minister
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Sunak pledges to work constructively with Scotland’s leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Sunak pledges to work constructively with Scotland’s leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged Friday to work constructively with Scotland’s leader despite tensions over her administration’s wish for a new independence referendum. “What I want to do as prime minister of the United Kingdom is work constructively with the Scottish government to make a difference to people in Scotland,” Sunak told the BBC. “We’ve got lots …

SNP MP warns Nicola Sturgeon's election ploy is 'massive gamble'
2 years, 2 months ago

SNP MP warns Nicola Sturgeon's election ploy is 'massive gamble'

Daily Mail  

A veteran SNP MP has warned Nicola Sturgeon's ploy of making the next election a 'de facto' Scottish independence referendum is a 'massive gamble' that could kill of the nationalists' ambitions. Pete Wishart has branded the tactic 'the worst possible way to settle the constitutional future' in an incendiary blog. SNP MP Pete Wishart has branded the tactic being pursued …

IndyRef2: Unlikely as it seems, did Nicola Sturgeon get the referendum result she wanted?
2 years, 4 months ago

IndyRef2: Unlikely as it seems, did Nicola Sturgeon get the referendum result she wanted?

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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 …

Key questions as Sturgeon’s IndyRef2 plan rejected by Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

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

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UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan
2 years, 4 months ago

UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would respect the ruling but continue the fight for independence, saying Scotland’s “democratic right to choose our own future” was at stake. The top …

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 …

Sturgeon message to Sunak: Call an election and don’t impose more austerity
2 years, 5 months ago

Sturgeon message to Sunak: Call an election and don’t impose more austerity

The Independent  

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Sturgeon: General election a ‘democratic imperative’ after Truss resignation
2 years, 5 months ago

Sturgeon: General election a ‘democratic imperative’ after Truss resignation

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Nicola Sturgeon demands General Election and slams Liz Truss' resignation
2 years, 5 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon demands General Election and slams Liz Truss' resignation

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon has stuck the boot into Liz Truss after she announced her resignation this afternoon, making her the shortest serving Prime Minister in history. The First Minister of Scotland said a general election was a 'democratic imperative' and took aim at the turnover of Prime Ministers during her time in office. Boris Johnson Rishi Sunak Penny Mordaunt Ben Wallace …

Truss would be ‘insane’ to block legally approved Indyref2, says ex-Tory MSP
2 years, 5 months ago

Truss would be ‘insane’ to block legally approved Indyref2, says ex-Tory MSP

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Only Westminster has the power to authorise Indyref2, UK Government tells Supreme Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Only Westminster has the power to authorise Indyref2, UK Government tells Supreme Court

The Telegraph  

Five judges led by the court's Scottish president, Lord Reed of Allermuir, will decide whether the draft legislation would be lawful and if Ms Bain's referral before MSPs passed a Bill was premature. On the first day of the hearing, Ms Bain argued that Ms Sturgeon has the power to hold an “entirely advisory” referendum as it would have no …

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 …

Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon
2 years, 6 months ago

Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon

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What has Liz Truss said about Scotland?
2 years, 6 months ago

What has Liz Truss said about Scotland?

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Nicola Sturgeon's Indyref2 plan is 'waste of time and money', says former aide
2 years, 7 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 …

Sunak and Truss both promise more scrutiny of Scottish Government
2 years, 7 months ago

Sunak and Truss both promise more scrutiny of Scottish Government

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Truss accuses SNP of ‘political games’ over independence poll
2 years, 7 months ago

Truss accuses SNP of ‘political games’ over independence poll

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Nicola Sturgeon claims Liz Truss asked her for advice on appearing in VOGUE
2 years, 7 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon claims Liz Truss asked her for advice on appearing in VOGUE

Daily Mail  

Nicola Sturgeon reignited a war of words with Liz Truss today over being branded an 'attention seeker' today - claiming that the only time they have met the Foreign Secretary wanted advice on being featured in Vogue. The First Minister told an Edinburgh Festival event today that Ms Truss made the remark at Cop26, the environmental summit held in Glasgow …

Jacob Rees-Mogg doubles down on Liz Truss’s attack on Nicola Sturgeon, saying she’s ‘often wrong’ and ‘always moaning’
2 years, 7 months ago

Jacob Rees-Mogg doubles down on Liz Truss’s attack on Nicola Sturgeon, saying she’s ‘often wrong’ and ‘always moaning’

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Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon
2 years, 7 months ago

Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon

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Nicola Sturgeon is an ‘attention seeker’ best ignored, claims Liz Truss
2 years, 7 months ago

Nicola Sturgeon is an ‘attention seeker’ best ignored, claims Liz Truss

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Tory MPs cast final votes in bitter battle for Number 10
2 years, 8 months ago

Tory MPs cast final votes in bitter battle for Number 10

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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 …

Constitution is a reserved matter despite latest ‘wheeze’ from Sturgeon – Jack
2 years, 9 months ago

Constitution is a reserved matter despite latest ‘wheeze’ from Sturgeon – Jack

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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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Sturgeon unveils first paper of ‘updated independence prospectus’ for Scotland
2 years, 9 months ago

Sturgeon unveils first paper of ‘updated independence prospectus’ for Scotland

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‘Grandstanding’ Nicola Sturgeon accused of exaggerating talks with US on Scottish independence
2 years, 10 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 …

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

The Independent  

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Inside the government’s plan to avoid another Scottish independence referendum
3 years, 7 months ago

Inside the government’s plan to avoid another Scottish independence referendum

The Independent  

Alister Jack, the Scotland secretary, has suggested the government would allow a second referendum on independence if opinion polls show that six in 10 Scots favour one. He told the Politico website: “If you consistently saw 60 per cent of the population wanting a referendum – not wanting independence but wanting a referendum – and that was sustained over a …

Scotland's election is today, and a Nicola Sturgeon win could lead to an independence vote
3 years, 10 months ago

Scotland's election is today, and a Nicola Sturgeon win could lead to an independence vote

ABC  

Scotland will head to the polls this evening Australian time for an election that has the potential to rock the United Kingdom. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hopes to lead the Scottish National Party to another term in government. And given Ms Sturgeon has pledged a new referendum for Scottish independence if her party gains a majority — the result …

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