‘The problem is Westminster’ says Nicola Sturgeon
In her speech at the SNP’s annual conference which has taken place in Aberdeen, the Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon said “the problem is not just which party is in power in Westminster – the problem is Westminster”. She said that despite her disapproval of the Conservatives, Labour are no better for Scotland as they […]
Sturgeon reiterates that a general election may be the only alternative to a referendum
Speaking ahead of the SNP conference in Aberdeen, the party’s leader, Nicola Sturgeon has reiterated her previous suggestion, that if the Scottish government loses its impending case at the Supreme Court, then the SNP will fight the next general election as if it is a de-facto referendum on independence. Speaking on the BBC Radio 4 […]
Deputy First Minister accuses Truss of a contempt for Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has accused Liz Truss of a contempt for Scotland. Ms Truss, speaking at a hustings event in Exeter on Monday, referenced growing up in Paisley, Scotland, before saying: “I feel like I’m a child of the union, I really believe we’re a family and we’re better together and I think […]
Sturgeon’s 2023 referendum plans will go to Supreme Court
Nicola Sturgeon has said she plans to hold a referendum on Scottish independence on 19 October 2023. The Scottish first minister told MSPs this afternoon that she plans to hold a “legal, constitutional referendum”, ruling out an illicit vote that “would not lead to Scotland becoming independent” because the result would not be recognised. She […]
Minister urges Sturgeon to ‘respect democracy’ ahead of IndyRef3 speech
A government minister has suggested that Nicola Sturgeon is not respecting democracy in her bid for a further independence referendum. Scotland’s first minister is set to reveal her plans to push for a fresh referendum later today. It is expected that she will explain how she plans to hold a vote without permission from Westminster. […]
Sturgeon to relaunch independence campaign
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to relaunch the campaign for Scottish independence today. Later today the SNP leader will release a paper contrasting the socioeconomic performance of the UK and the “striking” success of its European neighbours, for the purpose of arguing that Scotland ought to exit the Union. She told reporters yesterday […]
Enjoy New Year in a ‘cautious and sensible’ way, says Johnson
Boris Johnson today told the public to enjoy the New Year in a “cautious and sensible” way amid continued rises in covid cases.
‘Behave as if new variant is already present’ urges Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister of Scotland Nicole Sturgeon has said people should act as if the new Covid variant Omicron is “already present” in Scotland after two cases were detected yesterday in England. Urging Scots to “pick up” their compliance, Mrs Sturgeon said that she expects to see cases of the Omicron variant recorded in Scotland shortly. […]
Nicola Sturgeon does not rule out Shetland oil drilling in talk ahead of COP26
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said oil and gas supplies cannot be completely ruled out, in a talk ahead of the COP26 UN climate summit. In a Ted Talk in Edinburgh earlier today, the minister failed to say she opposed the Cambo oil field development the UK government is planning. Earlier this week the […]
The long road to Indyref2
Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, says she wants a second referendum on Scottish independence by the end of 2023. The move has put Scotland on a collision course with Westminster as the battle for Indyred2 begins in earnest. How did we get here? The SNP has made no secret of its desire to hold another referendum, but its strong […]
