Former First Minister Alex Salmond comments on the future of Scottish independence in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation, saying: “You wouldn’t say we’re further forward now than we were in 2014.
Support for independence at the back end of 2014 had risen to a majority, the SNP were riding at 56 per cent in the polls.
Nicola has kept the SNP ratings very high, but the key problem is that the clear strategy of how you get to independence has now hit a roadblock.” Report by Patelr.
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Nicola Sturgeon revealed she had a “panic attack” while compiling the SNP’s 2014 referendum White Paper, describing it as “so unwieldy” and “difficult”. She accused then First Minister Alex Salmond of showing little interest, claiming he had not read it and calling his decision to go on a trade mission to China instead “an abdication of responsibility”.
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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
The SNP spent more than £100,000 on the campervan that was seized from the driveway of Nicola Sturgeon's mother-in-law, the party's financial accounts have.. Sky News
Nicola Sturgeon has revealed the personal meaning behind her first tattoo, describing it as an infinity symbol with an arrow she designed herself. The former First Minister of Scotland said it represents “strength, resilience and continuing to move forward, even when it feels impossible” and joked it might not be her last. 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 said rapist Isla Bryson is “a biological male” and admitted she should have been “much more straightforward” when questioned at the time. She said anyone committing “the most heinous male crime against women” forfeits the right to choose their gender, adding the debate over self-ID had “lost all sense of rationality”. 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 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
Conservative MSP Graham Simpson has defected to Reform UK, saying, "I've watched Reform with interest and I see the opportunity to help to create something here in Scotland, and it's clear that the voters agree in increasing numbers". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Before this smizing kid in his red-striped tee turned into an actor and singer, he was just gettin' silly for the camera, growing up with big dreams in.. TMZ.com
Police have said no arrests were made at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Scotland at the weekend, after a video was posted online showing a man wearing a.. Sky News
Military bagpipers performed a lament at dawn on the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day. The bagpipers played at various locations across the UK including Whitehall, the National Arboretum in Staffordshire, Edinburgh Castle in Scotland and the Japanese Garden of Peace in London. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says the Labour party has broken its promise to reduce energy bills, adding that both the government and Reform UK are making pledges "with no idea how to deliver them". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch says her Reform UK rival Nigel Farage is a "one-man-band" and that he is "copying our homework" on tightening immigration policy. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The older brother of Oasis stars Liam and Noel Gallagher has appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with rape. Paul Gallagher, 59, of East Finchley in north London, is also accused of coercive and controlling behaviour, three counts of sexual assault, three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has rowed back on plans to deport hundreds of thousands of people in the first five years of a Reform UK government, now saying women and children will not be among those deported if the party wins the next election. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn