Salmond pledges to end ‘uncivil war’ with Sturgeon camp
Alex Salmond has pledged to end the “uncivil war” with Nicola Sturgeon’s camp which developed amid the fallout from sexual misconduct allegations against him.
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Enhanced pay offer for teachers funded by Scottish Government
A new pay offer to teachers threatening strike action will be financed by the Scottish Government and not the education budget, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Nicola Sturgeon confirms that a taskforce to help workers at the at-risk Stoneywood Mill is being considered
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed steps have been made to consider whether a taskforce should be set up to help the troubled Stoneywood paper mill.
Nicola Sturgeon ‘still facing numerous questions’ over Alex Salmond legal case
Nicola Sturgeon has said she would give evidence to a special committee being set up to probe the Scottish Government’s handling of complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond.
Nicola Sturgeon to reveal indyref2 details in ‘matter of weeks’
Nicola Sturgeon has promised to reveal her plans for a second Scottish independence referendum in a “matter of weeks”, regardless of what happens with the Brexit deal.
Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson criticised for calling the SNP muppets and comparing Nicola Sturgeon to Miss Piggy
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson has been criticised for posting a tweet comparing the SNP to muppets and Nicola Sturgeon to Miss Piggy.
Ross Thomson tweet compares Nicola Sturgeon and SNP MPs to Muppets
Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson has been criticised for posting a tweet comparing the SNP to Muppets and Nicola Sturgeon to Miss Piggy.
Scottish Government to ‘intensify’ calls for second Brexit referendum
The Scottish Government will be “intensifying” its calls for a second European referendum in the wake of the Commons Brexit vote, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon – PM’s Brexit defeat makes case for independence increasingly clear
The Brexit chaos engulfing Britain makes the case for Scottish independence “increasingly clear”, Nicola Sturgeon said.
Crushing defeat for PM must pave way for second EU referendum, Sturgeon demands
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted a second European referendum is now the “only credible option” after Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal suffered a humiliating defeat.
Holyrood to hold internal inquiry into Salmond complaints handling fiasco
The Scottish Parliament will mount its own investigation into the fallout from sexual misconduct allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond.
Sturgeon’s chief of staff ‘suspected Salmond complaint before April meeting’
Nicola Sturgeon’s chief of staff suspected a complaint had been made to the Scottish Government about Alex Salmond the month before he informed his successor about the probe, it has been claimed.
Nicola Sturgeon urges MPs to grasp opportunity for new EU referendum
The chances of Scotland staying in the European Union are at their highest since the 2016 referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has claimed.
Nicola Sturgeon ‘subjected to smear attempt by Alex Salmond insiders’
Reports questioning how much Nicola Sturgeon knew about sexual misconduct allegations against her predecessor Alex Salmond are an “attempt to smear” the Scottish First Minister, it has been claimed.
Nicola Sturgeon joins Aberdeen festival line-up
Nicola Sturgeon has been announced among the line-up for an Aberdeen crime writing festival.
SNP Government under investigation over alleged ‘highly sensitive’ Alex Salmond leak to tabloid
Nicola Sturgeon has referred herself to a ministerial watchdog after questions were raised surrounding her conduct during the Alex Salmond sexual misconduct case.
Sturgeon refers herself to ministerial watchdog over Salmond talks
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that she will refer herself to the panel of independent advisers on the Ministerial Code over her meetings with Alex Salmond.
Sturgeon’s chief of staff joined Salmond meeting amid misconduct probe
Nicola Sturgeon was accompanied by her chief of staff when Alex Salmond told her the Scottish Government was investigating sexual misconduct allegations against him, but she has insisted the meeting was not Government business.
Minister under fire over claims of support for primary one tests
Education Secretary John Swinney has been accused of a “substantial and perverse misrepresentation” of an expert’s work after claiming he supports controversial tests for primary one pupils.
Halt universal credit roll-out to save people from poverty: Nicola Sturgeon
The UK Government must completely halt the roll-out of universal credit to prevent it from driving people into poverty, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
First Minister backs calls for HMY Iolaire to be designated as war grave
Nicola Sturgeon has backed calls to have a ship which sank off Stornoway while returning servicemen from the First World War designated as a war grave.
Former minister demands public review over handling of Salmond allegations probe
A former member of the Scottish cabinet has called for a public inquiry to be mounted into the administration’s “unlawful” handling of sexual misconduct complaints against Alex Salmond.
Sturgeon questioned over Salmond meetings during complaints investigation
Nicola Sturgeon faces a series of questions over her meetings with Alex Salmond during a Scottish Government probe into sexual misconduct claims against him.
Nicola Sturgeon apologises to the women who made complaints against Alex Salmond
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon last night apologised to the two women who made sexual harassment complaints against Alex Salmond after the collapse of the Scottish Government’s investigation into the claims.
PM’s Brexit deal only orderly way to leave EU, says Scottish Tory interim leader
The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal is the only orderly way the UK can quit the EU without leaving on a cliff edge, the Scottish Tory interim leader has said.
Prince Charles and Nicola Sturgeon attend Iolaire centenary commemorations
The Prince of Wales and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have joined commemorations to mark 100 years since the HMY Iolaire disaster.
Descendants speak of impact Iolaire disaster had on community
Descendants of men who died on board a ship which capsized as they were coming home after the First World War have spoken of the lasting impact it has had on their communities.
Nicola Sturgeon vows to ‘protect Scotland’s place at heart of Europe’
The Scottish Government will work “to protect Scotland’s place at the heart of Europe” in 2019, Nicola Sturgeon has said in a New Year message.
Scotland’s political leaders’ Christmas messages focus on those who struggle
Political leaders in Scotland have tried to raise awareness of those who suffer through the festive season in their Christmas messages.
Who’s Tom Mason? Nicola Sturgeon overheard questioning identity of MSP
Nicola Sturgeon was caught on microphone questioning the identity of a Conservative MSP.
Leadsom insists managed no-deal Brexit is possible amid Cabinet divisions
Andrea Leadsom has insisted a managed no-deal Brexit is possible, as Cabinet divisions were laid bare over a second referendum.
Rudd: ‘I can see the argument’ for second Brexit referendum if MPs remain split
There is a “plausible argument” for the public to be asked to vote again on Brexit if MPs remain deadlocked, a Cabinet minister has said.