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SNP Wins Election With Labour And Reform Tied In Second Place

10 May Political parties

SNP Wins Election With Labour And Reform Tied In Second Place

The SNP has decisively won the Scottish Parliament election, securing another five years in office.

Peter Murrell Arrested In SNP Finance Investigation

05 Apr 2023 Political parties

Peter Murrell Arrested In SNP Finance Investigation

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the party.

Who Will Be The Next First Minister of Scotland?

15 Feb 2023 Political parties

Who Will Be The Next First Minister of Scotland?

Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as Scotland's First Minister, having served for a record-breaking eight years – and now everyone is asking who will be chosen to replace her.

Half Of Scottish Voters Say UK Government Is 'Right' To Block Gender Reform Bill

13 Feb 2023 Home affairs

Half Of Scottish Voters Say UK Government Is "Right" To Block Gender Reform Bill

Half of voters in Scotland agree the UK government was “right” or “within its rights” to block Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill, according to new polling.

Nicola Sturgeon 'Very, Very, Very' Confident Of Defending Gender Bill

16 Jan 2023 Social affairs

Nicola Sturgeon "Very, Very, Very" Confident Of Defending Gender Bill

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said her government is “very, very, very” confident of defending the Gender Recognition Reform Bill should the UK government attempt to block it becoming law.

Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms

21 Dec 2021 Coronavirus

Hogmanay And Other Large Events In Scotland Cancelled, Nicola Sturgeon Confirms

Large Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled in a bid to control the surge in Omicron cases in Scotland.

Most Covid Rules In Scotland To Be Dropped From Monday

03 Aug 2021 Coronavirus

Most Covid Rules In Scotland To Be Dropped From Monday

The majority of Covid restrictions in Scotland will be dropped next week as it moves “beyond level zero”, the First Minister has confirmed.

Sturgeon: Failure To Identify Leak To Media 'Deeply Troubles Me'

03 Mar 2021 Political parties

Sturgeon: Failure To Identify Leak To Media 'Deeply Troubles Me'

Nicola Sturgeon has said the failure to identify the leak of information relating to harassment complaints made against Alex Salmond to the Daily Record “deeply troubles” her.

Sturgeon ‘Deeply Regrets’ Botched Handling Of Salmond Harassment Complaints

03 Mar 2021 Political parties

Sturgeon ‘Deeply Regrets’ Botched Handling Of Salmond Harassment Complaints

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised to the two women who made complaints against Alex Salmond in her opening statement to the committee investigating the Scottish government’s handling of them.