Boris Johnson today tore into Nicola Sturgeon over her threat to quarantine people entering Scotland from England – insisting there is ‘no border’ within the UK. The PM derided the First Minister’s repeated refusal to rule out the move, saying it was ‘absolutely’ astonishing she thought it was an option. ‘There is no such thing … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon bowed to pressure to ease Scotland’s lockdown today, allowing beer gardens and non-essential shops to re-open from next month – and three family groups to meet indoors. The First Minister announced to the Scottish Parliament that she was following Boris Johnson’s example in England and relaxing restrictions introduced in March. But the changes will … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon tore into Boris Johnson today over his plans to ease the lockdown still further in England, branding him ‘reckless. Scotland’s First Minister said it was ‘tempting’ to try to rush to get the nation ‘back to normal’ but suggested that the move should not be rushed amid new spikes in cases in some … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon today dashed the hopes of Scots hoping to head to pubs for a pint soon by saying the country’s hospitality industry will remain closed well into July. The First Minister announced a ‘gradual opening’ of the Scottish economy this afternoon that includes lifting many retail restrictions. But she dashed Scots hopes of a … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon accuses England of under-reporting care home deaths as she swipes at Boris Johnson for easing lockdown saying Scotland is right to be more ‘cautious’ By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 09:16 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 09:19 BST, 31 May 2020 Nicola Sturgeon today accused England of under-reporting care home … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon today declared that lockdown is easing in Scotland – with up to eight people allowed to mix in parks and gardens. The Scottish First minister unveiled the move in Edinburgh hours before Boris Johnson is due to make his tweaks to the draconian coronavirus curbs, She said from tomorrow two households will be … Read more
Boris Johnson has chosen ‘political interest ahead of the public interest’ by refusing to sack Dominic Cummings says Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon (who tried to resist sacking her own lockdown-busting adviser) She accused Mr Johnson of jeopardising public health messaging over adviser Scotland’s ex-top medic breached guidance with two visits to her second home She was … Read more
Phase One. expected from Thursday May 28: People will be able to use outdoor spaces for relaxing as well as for meeting one other household at a time. There will be a gradual opening of drive-through food outlets as well as garden centres. Outdoor activities which do not involve physical contact will be allowed locally … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her own ‘road map’ out of lockdown today with households set to be allowed to mix in ‘small numbers’ in their gardens from next week. The First minister said Scotland can take the first cautious steps towards easing the draconian curbs from May 28, suggesting the loosening will go further than has … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown is creating an ‘economic emergency’ as she announces she will spend £33 million towards helping young people and lone parents back to work in Scotland once restrictions ease Nicola Sturgeon said that she will spend £33 million towards unemployment She was speaking at Scottish Government coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh Announced 2,134 patients … Read more