Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for COVID

Sturgeon: Time to talk about Scottish independence again

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says that after "Covid, Brexit, Boris Johnson" it is time for Scotland to "talk about independence" again; eight years after the previous referendum vote. She claims that the Scottish Parliament elections of 2021 have given the SNP an "indisputable democratic mandate" to offer the Scottish people the right to choose again. She argues the UK government has "no respect for democracy" and they will move forward without a Section 30 order "if necessary". Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sturgeon and O'Neill discuss stability in Northern Ireland

Nicola Sturgeon describes potential unilateral action over the Northern Ireland Protocol as being of "intense interest" to the people of Scotland and says that any resulting trade wars between the UK and the EU would lead to suffering for everyone in the UK. O'Neill says the Good Friday agreement is "under attack" by the UK government and calls for them to focus their attention on achieving economic stability in Northern Ireland. Report by Nelsonr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sturgeon hails 'stupendous' 8th consecutive win for SNP

SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon calls the local elections a "stupendous result" for her party, pointing out it is their 8th consecutive win after 15 years in government. When asked about the resurgent Scottish Labour she says they "threw the kitchen sink" at winning votes in Glasgow and "still" can't defeat the SNP, suggesting they may need to "reflect" on that. Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nicola Sturgeon jokes with husband at polling station

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was all smiles as she met with voters and candidates at a Glasgow polling station ahead of today's local elections. The SNP leader was joined by her husband Peter Murrell, who drew giggles after he snuck up behind his wife and gave her a squeeze as she posed for photos. Report by Buseld. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn