'Celtic lacked finesse when it really counted'

Sturgeon brands Farage ‘odious’ in memoir

Nicola Sturgeon has said she stands by calling Nigel Farage “odious” in her forthcoming memoir. The former Scottish First Minister told ITV News he appeared to have a fragile ego and was uncomfortable around women. She recalled overhearing him boast in the 2015 leaders’ debate green room about his drinking, which she described as unpleasant bravado. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Sturgeon reveals grief over Alex Salmond’s death

Nicola Sturgeon has said she was “hit by a wave of grief” when told Alex Salmond had died, despite their years-long estrangement. The former Scottish First Minister described feeling the loss of their friendship deeply, recalling vivid dreams of reconciliation and a lingering sadness at the reality they had become political enemies. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Nicola Sturgeon: I should have paused gender reform bill

Nicola Sturgeon says she should have paused Scotland’s gender recognition reform legislation when it became polarised, telling ITV News she believes women’s rights and trans rights are not irreconcilable. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Swinney: UK must recognise Palestinian state now

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney urges Sir Keir Starmer to recognise the Palestinian state now to “protect the Palestinian people and to give them rights in a situation where their rights are being completely and utterly steamrollered by the Israeli government.” Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn