Scotland’s needs are being ignored by Westminster – Sturgeon
Scotland’s needs are being “totally ignored” by Westminster while the case for Scotland governing itself has never been stronger, the First Minister has said.
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Police step up patrols at mosques after Christchurch attacks
Police have stepped up patrols at mosques in Scotland after the New Zealand shootings that left 49 dead.
Nicola Sturgeon says it is ‘shameful’ that French firefighters have to apply to stay on Fair Isle
Nicola Sturgeon yesterday said it was “shameful” that three part-time Fair Isle firefighters from France have had to apply to stay on the island because of Brexit.
Nicola Sturgeon urges PM to ‘accept defeat’ on Brexit and change course
The Prime Minister must now accept defeat on her Brexit deal, Nicola Sturgeon said as she called on Theresa May to consider an alternative to “bullying” MPs into backing her proposals.
Nicola Sturgeon condemns David Mundell over no-deal vote abstention
Nicola Sturgeon has branded the Scottish Secretary’s abstention on the no-deal Brexit vote at Westminster a “disgrace”.
Small companies can now apply for Brexit preparation funding
More Scottish businesses can apply for a share of £2 million to prepare for Brexit, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Nicola Sturgeon pledges to tackle gender pay gap
Nicola Sturgeon has announced a new strategy to tackle the gender pay gap in Scotland in a speech on International Women’s Day.
Nicola Sturgeon forced to rule out wildcat independence referendum
Nicola Sturgeon was yesterday forced to rule out a wildcat Scottish independence referendum after her deputy claimed another poll could be held without Westminster permission.
PM will refuse permission for indyref2, Foreign Secretary confirms
Theresa May would “of course” refuse the Scottish Government permission to hold another independence referendum, Jeremy Hunt has said.
First Minister urged to back 20mph speed limit
The First Minister has been urged to support a 20mph speed limit in all residential areas across Scotland.
£50m to improve mental health support for new and expectant mothers
More than £50 million will be invested to improve access to mental health services for expectant and new mothers, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon announces apprentice network for high schools
Apprentices will visit high schools across Scotland to encourage pupils to consider an apprenticeship, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
Nicola Sturgeon not ruling out SNP-Labour coalition at Westminster
Scotland’s First Minister has left open the possibility of forming a coalition government with Labour if a snap general election was called in Westminster.
First Minister announces £100,000 for women leaders scheme
Nicola Sturgeon has announced £100,000 of new funding to help boost a mentoring scheme for women in business across Scotland.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon turns interviewer for opening night of Aberdeen’s Granite Noir
She is used to being the one being the one under the spotlight answering questions.
Mother gives birth to twin boys 52 miles apart following ambulance fiasco
Nicola Sturgeon yesterday pledged to investigate the 100-mile ambulance journey of a mother-to-be who gave birth to her premature twin boys 52 miles apart.
SNP budget leading to teacher cut plans, Scottish Labour leader claims
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard clashed with Nicola Sturgeon at First Minister’s Questions on funding for councils in the Scottish Government budget.
MSPs investigating handling of misconduct claims against Alex Salmond meet for first time
A Holyrood investigation into how misconduct allegations against Alex Salmond were handled has put its work on hold until the conclusion of a court case against him.
No surprise people want alternative to failed Westminster politics: Sturgeon
It is no surprise that people are seeking an alternative to “broken, failed Westminster politics”, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Reusable sanitary products key to protecting marine life: Nicola Sturgeon
A campaign to promote reusable sanitary products has been announced by the First Minister as part of moves to protect the marine environment.
Nicola Sturgeon says independence will be different from Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon last night claimed Scottish independence would be different from the “isolationism” of Brexit when she addressed the French National Assembly.
Nicola Sturgeon stresses Scotland’s ‘interdependence’ with Europe
An independent Scotland would seek to be a “close ally” of other European nations, in contrast to the “isolationism that characterises Brexit”, Nicola Sturgeon has claimed.
Famed French orchestra to perform in Edinburgh during 2019 festival
The Orchestre de Paris will perform in Edinburgh this summer as part of the city’s renowned international festival.
Sturgeon accuses trip critics of ‘provincialism’
Nicola Sturgeon has accused critics of her international trips of “the worst possible parochialism and provincialism”.
Sturgeon officially opens Scottish Government hub in France
Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the Scottish Government’s hub office in Paris.
First Minister to visit Paris and officially open Scottish Government hub
Nicola Sturgeon will showcase Scotland as an “open and outward-looking country” during a visit to France.
Pupils go on strike to demand action on climate change
Striking pupils from across Scotland have walked out of classes to join climate change protests.
Nicola Sturgeon praises pupils on climate change strike
Nicola Sturgeon has backed youngsters who are skipping school to take part in climate change protests, describing their actions as a “cause for optimism in an often dark world”.
No-deal Brexit ‘disaster’ could hit food and medicine supplies, warns Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has warned a no-deal Brexit “disaster” could damage supplies of food and vital medicines, as she confirmed the Scottish Government was to “intensify” contingency plans ahead of the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Fresh questions over Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond meeting
Fresh questions have been raised about a meeting between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond following the release of the official diary of the first minister’s chief of staff.
Sturgeon promotes Scottish business on tour of North America
The First Minister has been promoting Scottish business links with North America, during her tour of the continent.
New funding for collaborative work between Scottish and Canadian artists
An international project has been awarded funding for collaborative work between artists in Scotland and Canada.