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The SNP is the only party with the experience to lead Scotland through the pandemic
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By Keith Brown
The SNP is the only party with the experience to lead Scotland through the pandemic
It is essential that people in Scotland have the right to decide whether or not they wish to become independent, and if there is majority support we will offer that choice when the Covid crisis has passed.
Alex Salmond To Form New Political Party Called 'Alba'
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Alex Salmond To Form New Political Party Called "Alba"
Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has announced he is forming a new political party and will stand candidates in the Scottish elections this May.
Scottish Government Handling Of Alex Salmond Inquiry And Judicial Review Was ‘Seriously Flawed’, Committee Concludes
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Scottish Government Handling Of Alex Salmond Inquiry And Judicial Review Was ‘Seriously Flawed’, Committee Concludes
The Scottish Government’s handling of harassment complaints against Alex Salmond and the subsequent judicial review was “seriously flawed”, a committee inquiry has concluded.
Sturgeon: Failure To Identify Leak To Media 'Deeply Troubles Me'
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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.
Explained: The Row Between Alex Salmond And Nicola Sturgeon That Threatens To Tear The SNP Apart
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Explained: The Row Between Alex Salmond And Nicola Sturgeon That Threatens To Tear The SNP Apart
A very public feud between the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her predecessor Alex Salmond has engulfed Scottish politics in recent months, PoliticsHome explains the background to the complex saga.
Nicola Sturgeon Has Announced The 'Phased' Return Of Scottish Schools From Monday
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Nicola Sturgeon Has Announced The "Phased" Return Of Scottish Schools From Monday
Scotland's youngest pupils will return to full-time classroom learning from Monday, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Jeremy Hunt Piles On Pressure For Tougher Coronavirus Measures As Scotland Announces Full Lockdown
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Jeremy Hunt Piles On Pressure For Tougher Coronavirus Measures As Scotland Announces Full Lockdown
The longest-serving health secretary of all time Jeremy Hunt has warned the government must “close schools, borders and ban all household mixing right away” in England to deal with spiralling pressures on the NHS.
Chaotic Christmas Mixing Plans Leave England, Scotland and Wales With Different Messaging
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Chaotic Christmas Mixing Plans Leave England, Scotland and Wales With Different Messaging
Plans for a four nations approach to the Christmas relaxation have been thrown into chaos after the Scottish and Welsh governments announced a range of sweeping changes to the plans.
Boris Johnson Has Triggered Cross-Party Anger After Describing Devolution As 'A Disaster North Of The Border'
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Boris Johnson Has Triggered Cross-Party Anger After Describing Devolution As "A Disaster North Of The Border"
Boris Johnson has triggered a major backlash from Scottish politicians after he described devolution as a "disaster north of the border".
Nicola Sturgeon Has Banned Household Mixing In Scotland And Claimed English Measures Do Not Go Far Enough
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Nicola Sturgeon Has Banned Household Mixing In Scotland And Claimed English Measures Do Not Go Far Enough
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a ban on households mixing in Scotland, claiming experts say the restrictions introduced in England by Boris Johnson do not go far enough.
Nicola Sturgeon orders Aberdeen back into lockdown following spike in coronavirus cases
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Nicola Sturgeon orders Aberdeen back into lockdown following spike in coronavirus cases
Nicola Sturgeon has announced fresh lockdown restrictions for Aberdeen following a spike in coronavirus infections.
Keir Starmer calls on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly 'condemn' Alex Salmond over RT programme
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Keir Starmer calls on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly 'condemn' Alex Salmond over RT programme
Keir Starmer has called on Nicola Sturgeon to publicly "condemn" Alex Salmond for hosting his own talk show on RT.
Ministers promise ‘power surge’ to devolved nations after Brexit amid bitter row with Scotland and Wales
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Ministers promise ‘power surge’ to devolved nations after Brexit amid bitter row with Scotland and Wales
The UK Government has unveiled plans to allow trading to continue “freely across all four corners of the UK” after Brexit, amid a bitter row with the administrations in Scotland and Wales.
Nicola Sturgeon hints at 14-day quarantine for English arrivals in Scotland but insists move is ‘not political’
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Nicola Sturgeon hints at 14-day quarantine for English arrivals in Scotland but insists move is ‘not political’
Nicola Sturgeon has suggested that people from England travelling to Scotland could be required to quarantine for 14 days, but insists the motivation behind the plans is “not political”.
Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford accuse Boris Johnson of ‘utterly shambolic’ plan to lift travel quarantine
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Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford accuse Boris Johnson of ‘utterly shambolic’ plan to lift travel quarantine
The first ministers of Scotland and Wales have slammed the UK’s government’s “shambolic” plan to ease a 14-day quarantine for people arriving here from overseas.
Jacob Rees-Mogg compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump amid row over Scottish border quarantine
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Jacob Rees-Mogg compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump amid row over Scottish border quarantine
Jacob Rees-Mogg has compared Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump amid a bitter row between the UK and Scottish governments over coronavirus.
Nicola Sturgeon confirms Scots will be able to meet in groups of 8 under new lockdown easing plans
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Nicola Sturgeon confirms Scots will be able to meet in groups of 8 under new lockdown easing plans
Nicola Sturgeon has said groups of up to 8 will be allowed to meet as long as they stay outside, under new plans for lifting lockdown restrictions.
Scotland could ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from end of May, Nicola Sturgeon announces
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Scotland could ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions from end of May, Nicola Sturgeon announces
Scotland could see its coronavirus lockdown restrictions eased later this month, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots not to get ‘distracted’ by lockdown changes in England
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Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots not to get ‘distracted’ by lockdown changes in England
Nicola Sturgeon has told Scotland that lockdown changes announced by Boris Johnson on Sunday “do not apply here”.
The Breakfast Briefing: Back-to-work row, Boris’s Commons statement - and Nicola Sturgeon’s fury
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The Breakfast Briefing: Back-to-work row, Boris’s Commons statement - and Nicola Sturgeon’s fury
Your essential guide to what’s moving in Westminster this morning from the PoliticsHome team
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland will not use Boris Johnson’s ‘vague and imprecise’ new ‘Stay Alert’ lockdown slogan
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Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland will not use Boris Johnson’s ‘vague and imprecise’ new ‘Stay Alert’ lockdown slogan
Scotland will not use a new slogan designed to replace the UK Government’s ‘Stay At Home’ message on the coronavirus, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Nicola Sturgeon says she won’t be ‘pressured’ into lifting lockdown as she presses ahead with three-week extension
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Nicola Sturgeon says she won’t be ‘pressured’ into lifting lockdown as she presses ahead with three-week extension
The Scottish First Minister has said the lockdown “must be extended” in Scotland as Boris Johnson considers relaxing restrictions in England.
Scottish Secretary Allister Jack in swipe at Nicola Sturgeon as he calls for ‘united message’ on coronavirus lockdown
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Scottish Secretary Allister Jack in swipe at Nicola Sturgeon as he calls for ‘united message’ on coronavirus lockdown
Scotland should lift its coronavirus restrictions “in lockstep with the UK as a whole”, Cabinet minister Allister Jack has warned Nicola Sturgeon.
Lockdown extension ‘very likely’ as infection rates remain too high, Nicola Sturgeon warns
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Lockdown extension ‘very likely’ as infection rates remain too high, Nicola Sturgeon warns
The Scottish First Minister has warned the country not to expect any “meaningful change” to current lockdown measures this week.