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  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has backed her successor Humza Yousaf’s new Scottish independence strategy as she denied “upstaging” him at the party conference. The ex-first minister gave her “full unequivocal support” to the new SNP plan to claim a mandate for independence negotiations if the party wins a majority of seats in Scotland at the general election. She said Mr Yousaf was doing a “fantastic job”, adding: “I don’t think there is any doubt about who is in charge of this conference.” Asked by a reporter if she was the “Liz Truss of the SNP”, a reference to the ex-PM’s unwelcome interventions at the Tory conference, she replied: “How long did it take you to think that up?” adding: “Don’t be ridiculous.” Ms Sturgeon, who led the SNP for almost a decade until her resignation in February, was arrested and questioned by police in connection with detectives probe in party finances – but released without charge. I think in those circumstances it was right that the party took the time to consider the way forward it wanted to adopt.” Sturgeon said comparisons to Liz Truss were ‘ridiculous’ Asked why the SNP lost the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election to Labour, Ms Sturgeon said her party had to “remind people why we won so many elections in the past almost 20 years now”.

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Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell
2 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

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Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Goodbye to Scotland's answer to Liz Truss: How Sturgeon's short-serving, scooter-crashing, gaffe-prone heir has quit as SNP leader after fewer than 400 dismal days in power - brought down by blind pus

Daily Mail  

Humza Yousaf bowed out as SNP leader today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Humza Yousaf bowed out as First Minister of Scotland today after fewer than 400 crisis and gaffe-filled days in charge of the country. Mr Yousaf's campaign, however, was not without challenge, with the early part taken up by questions …

Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after husband Peter Murrell charged over SNP finances
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after husband Peter Murrell charged over SNP finances

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Former Scottish minister booed as pro-Palestinian activists rally
1 year, 2 months ago

Former Scottish minister booed as pro-Palestinian activists rally

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Yousaf’s wife calls on world to act and stop ‘unimaginable horror’ in Gaza
1 year, 3 months ago

Yousaf’s wife calls on world to act and stop ‘unimaginable horror’ in Gaza

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Claims that SNP rebels are in talks with Scottish Tories are ‘false’ – Yousaf
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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The rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon: How the 'Queen of Scots' turned suspect in financial crimes
1 year, 7 months ago

The rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon: How the 'Queen of Scots' turned suspect in financial crimes

Firstpost  

Nicola Sturgeon’s brief arrest on Sunday as part of a financial probe into the Scottish National Party capped a spectacular fall from grace for the woman once dubbed by media as the ‘Queen of Scots’ Nicola Sturgeon was a name to reckon with in British politics. Her arrest followed the detentions of party treasurer Colin Beattie and former party chief …

Scotland’s ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finance probe
1 year, 7 months ago

Scotland’s ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finance probe

Al Jazeera  

Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with a police investigation into the Scottish National Party’s funding. Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was arrested as part of an investigation into financial irregularities of the Scottish National Party. “A 52-year-old woman has today … been arrested as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the …

SNP leader Humza Yousaf: ‘I’m surprised when one of my colleagues is arrested’
1 year, 8 months ago

SNP leader Humza Yousaf: ‘I’m surprised when one of my colleagues is arrested’

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Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP
1 year, 8 months ago

Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP

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Police cordon off Sturgeon’s home after her husband is arrested over alleged financial irregularities
1 year, 9 months ago

Police cordon off Sturgeon’s home after her husband is arrested over alleged financial irregularities

The Hindu  

The police in Scotland cordoned off the Glasgow home of former Scottish National Party Chief Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell, on Wednesday, after Mr. Murrell was arrested over allegations of financial irregularities in the SNP. Footage of their home, which had apparently become a crime scene, flashed across screens in the U.K., weeks after Ms. Sturgeon had stepped …

Ex-Scotland PM Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested for 'misappropriation' of £600,000 from party fund
1 year, 9 months ago

Ex-Scotland PM Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested for 'misappropriation' of £600,000 from party fund

Firstpost  

It comes just a week after Humza Yousaf was legally sworn in as Scotland’s sixth first minister - replacing Sturgeon after her shock resignation in February. The SNP’s political opponents have called for full transparency from Yousaf and Sturgeon Edinburgh: In connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, husband of former PM of …

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

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Scotland set for new leader after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as independence quest stalls
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race
1 year, 9 months ago

Scottish independence at crossroads in testy SNP leader race

Associated Press  

LONDON — The Scottish National Party is finding Nicola Sturgeon a hard act to follow. Murrell accepted responsibility and quit, saying that “while there was no intent to mislead, I accept that this has been the outcome.” Regan welcomed Murrell’s departure, saying it was “unacceptable to have the husband of the party leader as the CEO.” Forbes said that the …

Who is Humza Yousaf, SNP favourite to replace Sturgeon?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is Humza Yousaf, SNP favourite to replace Sturgeon?

Al Jazeera  

The 37-year-old Scot of Pakistani heritage hopes to lead the country in the wake of Sturgeon’s shock resignation. Launching his campaign in Glasgow’s Clydebank, where his paternal grandfather worked in a Singer sewing machine factory, Yousaf said: “I see my ancestral roots as being not just Pakistani but running through Clydebank, which brought me to where I am today.” He …

Brian Cox warns independence supporters over Nicola Sturgeon resignation
1 year, 10 months ago

Brian Cox warns independence supporters over Nicola Sturgeon resignation

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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  

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 …

Shift to right will ‘destroy’ SNP, warns deputy Westminster leader
1 year, 10 months ago

Shift to right will ‘destroy’ SNP, warns deputy Westminster leader

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SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?
1 year, 10 months ago

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

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A time to quit: The Hindu Editorial on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First Minister of Scotland
1 year, 10 months ago

A time to quit: The Hindu Editorial on Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First Minister of Scotland

The Hindu  

When Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, announced her resignation on Wednesday, comparisons were immediately drawn between her decision and that of Jacinda Ardern, the former New Zealand Prime Minister who quit last month citing burnout. Ms Sturgeon rose to power in 2014 after Alex Salmond, the Scottish National Party’s former leader quit following a defeat in a Scottish …

Soul-searching for Scotland's SNP after Sturgeon quits
1 year, 10 months ago

Soul-searching for Scotland's SNP after Sturgeon quits

The Hindu  

The Scottish National Party on Thursday faced calls to postpone a special conference aimed at reviving its troubled push for independence, after the surprise resignation of leader Nicola Sturgeon. After more than eight eventful years as Scotland's first minister and SNP chief, Ms. Sturgeon said on Wednesday she lacked the "energy" to carry on and would step down. There is …

Key challenges to be faced by Sturgeon’s successor as First Minister
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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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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Scottish leader Sturgeon quits with independence goal unmet
1 year, 11 months ago

Scottish leader Sturgeon quits with independence goal unmet

Associated Press  

LONDON — Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon said Wednesday that she plans to step down after more than eight years in office, amid criticism of her drive to expand transgender rights and her strategy for achieving independence from the United Kingdom. “That it’s right for me, for my party and my country.” Sturgeon, 52, has led Scotland since 2014, when Scots …

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 …

Watch as Nicola Sturgeon announces resignation as Scotland’s first minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch as Nicola Sturgeon announces resignation as Scotland’s first minister

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Sturgeon resignation: Possible candidates to be new First Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Sturgeon resignation: Possible candidates to be new First Minister

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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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Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon
2 years, 3 months ago

Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon

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What has Liz Truss said about Scotland?
2 years, 4 months ago

What has Liz Truss said about Scotland?

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Truss and allies launch attack on ‘attention-seeker’ Sturgeon
2 years, 5 months ago

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

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Nicola Sturgeon's independence plan descends into chaos over majority vote claim
2 years, 6 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 …

‘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 …

SNP is right party to lead Glasgow, insists Sturgeon
2 years, 9 months ago

SNP is right party to lead Glasgow, insists Sturgeon

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Scottish election: How the leaders did in their last debate
3 years, 8 months ago

Scottish election: How the leaders did in their last debate

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Alex Salmond inquiry news live: Latest SNP updates as civil war heats up
3 years, 10 months ago

Alex Salmond inquiry news live: Latest SNP updates as civil war heats up

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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 celebrates wildly on live TV as Jo Swinson loses seat
5 years, 1 month ago

Nicola Sturgeon celebrates wildly on live TV as Jo Swinson loses seat

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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 …

Is Scottish independence still possible?
6 years, 3 months ago

Is Scottish independence still possible?

Al Jazeera  

This weekend, the pro-independence Scottish National Party meets in Glasgow for its fall conference. Over the summer, it emerged that two separate allegations of sexual misconduct had been made against Salmond by Scottish government staff members dating back to his time as SNP leader and Scottish first minister. Nonetheless, the SNP now finds itself in a deeply uncomfortable position: just …

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