House of Commons ‘could go on tour to Scotland’ as part of Boris Johnson’s plans to boost the Union and see off Nicola Sturgeon’s independence push as PM ‘prepares to categorically rule out a second referendum on splitting up the UK’ Ministers considering plan to relocate Commons two weeks every September Would see the Commons … Read more
Bonnie day for a BBQ? Scotland eases lockdown measures TODAY meaning up to four adults from two households can meet socially in private gardens (but remember to bring an umbrella) Gatherings can take place in any outdoor space, including private gardens Nicola Sturgeon announced a ‘cautious acceleration’ of her roadmap this week Scots taking advantage … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon under fire after pictures emerge of her with Iranian Shia Muslim cleric who once compared gay marriage to bestiality The First Minister pulled out of appearing alongside Mohammad Shomali in 2019 But pictures reveal she met him at the same event the previous year Writing about gay marriage in 2016 he said: ‘Perhaps … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon under fire after pictures emerge of her with Iranian Shia Muslim cleric who once compared gay marriage to bestiality The First Minister pulled out of appearing alongside Mohammad Shomali in 2019 But pictures reveal she met him at the same event the previous year Writing about gay marriage in 2016 he said: ‘Perhaps … Read more
England now has a lower coronavirus infection rate than Scotland for the first time since April and cases have dropped by a third in a week, official figures revealed today, sparking fresh calls for Boris Johnson to ease restrictions earlier. Department of Health statistics showed England’s weekly rate was 61 cases per 100,000 people by … Read more
Fresh blow for embattled Nicola Sturgeon as ANOTHER poll shows her Scots independence drive is stalling with 51% wanting to stay in the UK A series of polls have found majority of Scots support staying in United Kingdom Major setback for Nicola Sturgeon as she pushes for a re-run of 2014 referendum Large proportion do … Read more
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood after being accused of ‘obstruction, secrecy and contempt’. John Swinney had come under fire over delays from the Scottish Government in handing over legal documents to MSPs probing the botched handling of harassment allegations made against former first minister Alex Salmond. The Tories, … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon’s deputy faces vote of no confidence TODAY as Scottish Tories urge SNP and Green MSPs to condemn effort to ‘stifle’ Holyrood probe into Alex Salmond case SNP Deputy First Minister John Swinney is facing a vote of no confidence today Row over refusing to release government’s full legal advice in Alex Salmond case … Read more
Scottish ministers claim there are NO records of crucial meetings between Nicola Sturgeon and lawyers about Alex Salmond’s court challenge Nicola Sturgeon facing accusations over handling of Alex Salmond complaints Her deputy John Swinney has confirmed there are no records of legal meetings Committee is drawing up report on the handling of the case with … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon is set to unveil faster lockdown easing in Scotland TODAY with more mixing allowed outdoors amid tumbling Covid cases – as Boris Johnson rejects calls to step up the pace in England Nicola Sturgeon is expected to speed up the easing of lockdown in Scotland First Minister could allow more mixing outdoors in … Read more