Tag: Nicola Sturgeon
Fiery exchanges and warm words as Nicola Sturgeon bows out
Scotland's longest-serving and first female First Minister faces tough questions on her record at her final First Minister's QuestionsIt may be the end of an era in Scottish politics but if outgoing First Minister...
Resignation of First Minister leaves a political vacuum
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced her intention to resign.She said to members of the press in her resignation speech at Bute House: "Sorry to break into your half term break....
First Minister to resign
The First Minister will hold a news conference at Bute House later this morning when she is expected to announce her resignation.Nicola Sturgeon took over from Alex Salmond who resigned as First Minister following...
Building a New Scotland – third document published today
The Scottish Government has published the third part of a series, Building a New Scotland, which aims to provide information to voters before any independence referendum is held.This paper deals with the economic...
Government to set out its Cost Crisis Programme for Government on Tuesday
When The Scottish Parliament convenes later today the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon will set out her programme for government against the backdrop of a cost of living crisis, war in Ukraine and a new...
Questions asked and answered over Bute House book launch
Scottish Labour asked several questions on Monday in an attempt to hold the First Minister to account over her use of the Official Residence in Charlotte Square.The allegation in The Sunday Mail was...
SNP and Greens strike a deal
Members of the Scottish Green Party and members of the SNP have voted their approval of a deal which will lead to Scottish Green MSPs becoming Ministers in The Scottish Government.Co-leaders of The Scottish...
Coronavirus – government decision on levels being put in place from Friday
The First Minister outlined the next steps to The Scottish Parliament this afternoon and confirmed that Edinburgh will remain in Level 2 for now.Glasgow will move to Level 2 from 00:01 on Saturday 5...
Government sets out priorities for this parliamentary session
ON Wednesday at Holyrood, The Scottish Government set out its programme of legislation.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that Scotland’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic will be driven by a programme to build a modern,...
#SP2021 – SNP on the trail of women’s votes
Nicola Sturgeon will urge women to give both votes to the SNP on 6 May. On Friday she highlights plans to support women as Scotland recovers from COVID.Campaigning in Glasgow today, the SNP Leader...
#SP6 – Nicola Sturgeon address to SNP membership
SNP Leader, Nicola Sturgeon, has delivered a message to the SNP conference as part of the SNP's 2021 election campaign asking Scotland to return her and her government to Holyrood.In her speech she reminds...
Vote of no confidence in the First Minister defeated in The Scottish Parliament
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives at Holyrood, Ruth Davidson MSP made one of her last speeches in the parliament calling for the resignation of First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.Following an emotive afternoon - on...
Hamilton report published today – finding no breach by the First Minister
The Irish barrister James Hamilton was charged with investigating whether First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had breached the Ministerial Code.Specifically he was asked to examine if Ms Sturgeon had misled the parliament "in respect of meetings...
Coronavirus – First Minister’s statement in full
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon addressed MSPs in The Scottish Parliament this afternoon with a major announcement on likely dates in the weeks and months ahead which will be key on the path out...
Coronavirus – the next steps out of lockdown
The First Minister set out the path out of lockdown today at Holyrood in an address to MSPs following a Cabinet meeting this morning.The relaxations are naturally all dependent on rolling out vaccines and...
First Minister appears at Holyrood before Harassment Committee
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is appearing before the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints committee today.She is to offer her evidence under oath in the government investigation into the way complaints...
Letter from Scotland
Much of the country has had at least a dusting of snow as Storm Christoph blew in from the west. It fell on a weary nation forced to extend its Covid-19 Lockdown till mid-February,...
New Year message from the First Minister
In her end of year message it is not surprising that the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon focused on pandemics and the people of Scotland.Ms Sturgeon said: “This Hogmanay, as we look forward to...
Christmas message from the First Minister
It is traditional for political leaders to issue a festive message. We have probably heard the First Minister talking more this year than any other politician at daily coronavirus briefings televised on the BBC...
Coronavirus – celebrate Christmas safely
Having said The Scottish Government would do so today at the media briefing, the First Minister has issued guidance on how Scots might approach Christmas celebrations this year.Ms Sturgeon joined with the leaders of...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government issues stricter new nationwide guidelines
The Scottish Government has announced the daily update on Scottish cases of coronavirus as at today, 22 September 2020:383 new cases of COVID-19 reported; this is 7.6% of newly tested individuals. 1 new reported death(s) of people who have tested...
Happy Birthday messages for the First Minister
Today is First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon's 50th birthday and we send her our best wishes.For those of you who would like to, there is a Clap for Nicola event at 8pm this evening...
First Minister to announce route map today – but moving out of lockdown will...
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, will provide details of The Scottish Government’s 'routemap' setting out a phased approach to easing Covid-19 restrictions while still suppressing the virus.The guidance will have details of a four...
Letter from Scotland
Outside my house the cherry tree has suddenly burst forth in white blossom. It does this every year, whether there’s a coronavirus emergency or not.And it reminds me that life goes on despite...
First Minister makes referral to independent advisers
Following the settlement of the action for Judicial Review raised by former First Minister Alex Salmond against the Scottish Government, it emerged that he had several calls and meetings with Nicola Sturgeon. In order...
First Minister says Neil Lennon conducted himself with ‘great dignity’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon conducted himself with 'great dignity' at the press conference after he was struck by a coin during the Edinburgh derby on 31st October.Lennon...
Scotland Women heading to World Cup in France
The Scotland Women’s National Team made history in Albania last month as they qualified for their first ever FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals in Head Coach Shelley Kerr’s first campaign in charge.
Goals from Kim...
Great support for the #bookwumman and Streetreads
At the relaunch of Streetreads yesterday we met some distinguished authors and readers. That well known booklover, the Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon told me she is reading the latest Ian Rankin book at the...
Nicola Sturgeon to use her conference speech to highlight need for optimism
Addressing delegates at the SNP Conference in Glasgow today (Tuesday), SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon will say that optimism and hope are needed more than ever, in the face of “unfolding calamity” at Westminster.The First...
Scots’ stars praise government funding for SWNT players to train full-time
Two of the Scotland Women’s squad who made history by qualifying for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup believe that Scottish Government funding will make all the difference to the team, as they prepare...
