Sturgeon recalls panic attack over referendum plan
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Sturgeon recalls panic attack over referendum plan
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”.
Report by Covellm.
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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
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
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly visited local residents in Surrey who voiced their concerns about potential property taxes in the upcoming Budget.
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Scotland’s first minister John Swinney says he is “confident” that the scrapping of peak rail fares “will be a big incentive for people to use the train”. Report by Jonesia. 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 urged the Chancellor to rule out introducing property taxes in the next Budget amid growing speculation of further tax hikes. Ms Badenoch made the remarks during a visit to a housing estate in Surrey in which she spoke to "very worried" local residents.
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Early Education Minister Stephen Morgan says the government are "committed to closing all asylum hotels by the end of this parliament". It comes ahead of an announcement by Yvette Cooper on Monday which will set out tougher laws regarding refugees bringing family members into the country. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The government are set to announce tighter rules which will make it more difficult for refugees to bring family members into the country. Speaking ahead of the announcement, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said people who enter the country illegally by boat "shouldn't be bringing any family members over". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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