Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister of Scotland, Leader of the Scottish National Party

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Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon is a Scottish politician serving as the fifth First Minister of Scotland and the Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) since November 2014. She is the first woman to hold either position. Sturgeon has been a member of the Scottish Parliament since 1999, first as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral region from 1999 to 2007 and as the member for Glasgow Southside since 2007.

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Bars, hairdressers and churches among venues open again in Scotland as lockdown eases Bars, churches, hairdressers and other venues have opened in Scotland as the country eases its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. As Scotland marked its first full week with no Covid-19 related deaths.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:00Published 23 hours ago

Sturgeon: Biggest step for Scotland out of lockdown today The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, says that "today marks the biggest step for Scotland out of lockdown", as museums, hairdressers, place of worships, cinemas and other indoor activities.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published 1 day ago

Sturgeon announces no coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for a full week Nicola Sturgeon announces that Scotland has now gone a full week without any new coronavirus deaths.The milestone comes as Scotland eases its lockdown restrictions further. Venues like museums,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 1 day ago

Scotland reports 6th day of no coronavirus deaths First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed there have been no coronavirus related deaths in the country for the 6th day in a row. The politician went on to confirm the reopening of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 2 days ago

Sturgeon sets out easing of restrictions in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out the restrictions which have been lifted in Scotland from today as the nation moves from phase two to phase three of their Covid-19 lockdown. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published 6 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to comply with face covering rules Nicola Sturgeon said she is hopeful people will comply with new rules making face coverings compulsory in shops. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 6 days ago

Sturgeon announces easing of restrictions in Scotland The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, announces the easing of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland, as indoor bars, restaurants and hairdressers can reopen. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:23Published 1 week ago

Nicola Sturgeon tells people in Scotland to follow the rules as beer gardens open Be patient, avoid crowds and prepare to hand over contact details, Nicola Sturgeon said as she outlined advice for visiting beer gardens, outdoor cafes and other hospitality. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago

Sturgeon visits a bar in Edinburgh ahead of its reopening The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, visits a bar in Edinburgh ahead of its reopening and sets out conditions for outdoor bars and restaurant to reopen in Scotland. Report by Bassaneseg... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published 1 week ago

Sturgeon joins NHS anniversary clap Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon applauded the NHS outside her home in Edinburgh as the National Health Service marks its 72nd anniversary. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published 2 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon: UK policy on air bridges has been shambolic The British Government’s decision-making on setting up air bridges has been “shambolic”, First Minster Nicola Sturgeon said. UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps earlier revealed quarantine.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon accuses government of "shambolic decision making" First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has criticised the UK government's "shambolic decision making", explaining the Scottish government had been given "little or no notice" of airbridge proposals.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:36Published 2 weeks ago

Face coverings to be mandatory for shoppers in Scotland Wearing face coverings will become mandatory in shops in Scotland from July 10, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.During the Scottish Government’s daily coronavirus briefing, Ms Sturgeon also.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 2 weeks ago

No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland for fourth day running Scotland has recorded no new deaths from people who have tested positive for coronavirus for a fourth consecutive day, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.Speaking at the Scottish.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:42Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon commends bravery of police service First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has praised the bravery of the police service following a major incident in Glasgow in which a suspect was shot dead and six people injured. Report by Patelr... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:30Published 3 weeks ago

Glasgow stabbing incident not being treated as terrorism First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has said that a major incident in Glasgow in which a suspect was shot dead and six people injured, is not being treated as terrorism by police. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon 'shocked and saddened' by Glasgow incident Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she is "shocked and saddened" by a major incident in Glasgow in which a suspect was shot dead and six people were injured on Friday. The matter is is.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:39Published 3 weeks ago

Scottish First Minister announces further lockdown easing First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has formally announced plans to further relax lockdown measures in the coming weeks. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon announces further easing of lockdown in Scotland Pubs, hairdressers and cinemas will be able to open from July 15 if coronavirus continues to decline in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.Addressing MSPs in the Scottish.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:29Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon: Two-metre social distancing rule unchanged in Scotland The two-metre rule on social distancing will remain in place in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said, though the Scottish Government has asked its scientific advisory group to review the measure... Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

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Scotland's Sturgeon says lockdown easing must be very cautious Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday she agreed with scientists that any easing of the coronavirus lockdown must be very cautious after some of those advising government said.. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020
Too soon to start easing lockdown in Scotland, Sturgeon says It is too soon to begin easing coronavirus lockdown measures in Scotland, its First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday, after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a cautious plan to get.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
Scotland's Sturgeon recommends wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to start wearing a face mask if they are in enclosed places such as public transport and shops, diverging for now from the official advice.. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020

Scotland's Sturgeon says life will not return to normal in the near future Life is unlikely to return to normal even when the tighest coronavirus restrictions are lifted and social distancing measures could be in place for the rest of this year and beyond, Scottish first.. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
Scotland's Sturgeon: Could test power to call consultative independence vote in court Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday she did not rule out testing the legality of calling a consultative referendum on independence if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020
UK PM Johnson rejects Sturgeon's request for independence referendum powers British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday refusing her request to be given the powers to hold another Scottish independence referendum. Reuters - Published on January 14, 2020

Defying PM Johnson, Scottish leader steps up battle for independence referendum Scotland's nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon will consider "all reasonable options" if Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to stop her from holding a referendum on Scottish independence, she said on.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019
Scottish leader: will consider all options if UK blocks independence vote Scotland's nationalist government will consider all options if the British government tries to stop it from holding a referendum on Scottish independence, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019
Scottish leader Sturgeon demands a post-Brexit independence referendum Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will on Thursday demand the right to hold a new independence referendum, challenging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to keep the United Kingdom together as he.. Reuters - Published on December 18, 2019
Boris Johnson cannot keep Scotland in union against its will: Sturgeon Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday that he could not keep Scotland in the United Kingdom against the country's will. Reuters - Published on December 15, 2019

UK PM Johnson must accept another Scottish independence vote: Sturgeon British Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs to "focus on reality" and recognize that the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been given a mandate for a second independence referendum, Scottish First.. Reuters - Published on December 14, 2019
UK's Johnson says no to Sturgeon's Scottish referendum demand British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Friday he would not support her plan for a second independence referendum, clashing just hours after the two leaders.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019
Now is the time for Scotland to decide, SNP's Sturgeon says Scotland's nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday it was now time for the country to decide its future and that her administration would make the case next week for full legal powers to call.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019	With a roar, Scotland's Sturgeon cheers win against LibDem leader With a roar and a double fist pump, Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon cheered the defeat of Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson by the nationalists in a clip that went viral on social media early on.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019
Scotland must be given new independence vote: Sturgeon Scotland must be allowed to hold another referendum on its place inside the United Kingdom following the crushing victory of the nationalists in the election, leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019	SNP would enter 'less formal arrangement' with Labour: Scottish first minister Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said on Sunday the Scottish National Party would only ever enter into a "less formal arrangement" to support a minority government formed by the main.. Reuters - Published on November 24, 2019
Scottish Nationalists float Labour alliance in return for independence vote Scottish Nationalists will seek to form "a progressive alliance" with the opposition Labour Party if an election next month results in no one winning an overall majority, but the party wants a second.. Reuters - Published on November 8, 2019	SNP will aim to ally against Conservatives in event of hung parliament: Sturgeon First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday her Scottish National Party (SNP) would seek to form "a progressive alliance" in the event of a hung parliament at Westminster after next month's general.. Reuters - Published on November 8, 2019
Scotland's Sturgeon asks Labour's Corbyn to back snap general election: The Sun Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon asked British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to back a snap general election during a secret meeting, The Sun reported on Thursday. Reuters - Published on October 24, 2019	Scotland's Sturgeon says SNP will not vote for Johnson's Brexit deal The Scottish National Party (SNP) will not vote for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal in parliament because it poses a much harder exit from the European Union, leader Nicola Sturgeon said on.. Reuters - Published on October 17, 2019
Sick of Brexit, Scotland's Sturgeon vows new independence vote in 2020 Scotland must hold another independence referendum in 2020 and will soon request the powers needed to hold it legally, Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on October 15, 2019	Scotland must hold independence referendum in 2020: SNP's Sturgeon Scotland must hold an independence referendum in 2020 and will soon request the powers needed to hold it legally, Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on October 15, 2019
We will not rule out any option to stop Brexit: Scottish leader Sturgeon The leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, said on Thursday her party and its 35 lawmakers would explore any option to stop Brexit in parliament and did not rule out backing opposition.. Reuters - Published on August 15, 2019	Scotland's Sturgeon thinks UK PM Johnson is pursuing a no-deal Brexit Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday she believed Prime Minister Boris Johnson was pursuing a no-deal Brexit. Reuters - Published on July 29, 2019
UK PM Johnson booed by some people as he meets Scotland's Sturgeon British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed by some members of the public as he arrived to meet Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh on Monday. Reuters - Published on July 29, 2019	Scots leader chides 'immature' UK government over Brussels trip Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accused the British government of lacking "maturity" by withholding diplomatic support for her trip to visit EU officials in Brussels, and suggested it was part.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2019

Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister of Scotland, Leader of the Scottish National Party

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