No grounds to block independence vote - Sturgeon The leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, said today there were no grounds for Westminster to block a referendum on independence for Scotland ... World • 08 May
Nicola Sturgeon survives no-confidence vote Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has survived a no-confidence vote in parliament and has vowed not to give in to "bully" tactics as she readies ... UK • 23 Mar
Sturgeon did not break code of conduct - inquiry Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not break a ministerial code of conduct in her handling of sexual harassment complaints against her predecessor Alex Salmond, ... UK • 22 Mar
Sturgeon faces more pressure to resign Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon is coming under pressure from pro-union political parties, who say she should resign after a parliamentary committee said she had ... UK • 19 Mar
Sturgeon condemns Salmond's behaviour, defends role Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted "I would never have wanted to 'get' Alex Salmond", as she told a Holyrood committee she had "no ... World • 04 Mar
'We hope to join you again soon' Sturgeon tells EU Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the European Union "we hope to join you again soon" as an independent nation following Britain's full departure ... World • 02 Jan
Sturgeon 'never more certain' of Scottish independence Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she has "never been more certain" of achieving independence, with Britain's final departure from EU trading arrangements set ... UK • 28 Nov 20
Scottish MP took train journey after positive test An MP from Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish National Party (SNP) has been suspended after travelling home by train from London to Scotland despite having received a ... Coronavirus • 01 Oct 20
Scotland's chief medic resigns over breach of lockdown Scotland's chief medical officer has resigned after it emerged she had twice visited her family's second home in Fife. UK • 05 Apr 20
UK schools to close from Friday Schools in England will close from Friday until further notice for all pupils except children of key workers and the most vulnerable, Education Secretary Gavin ... Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20
Sturgeon in formal request over Scottish independence Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to grant Holyrood the power to hold a second vote on Scottish independence. UK • 19 Dec 19
Johnson says no to SNP independence referendum demand British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon there would be no new independence referendum and said the previous vote in ... UK Election 2019 • 13 Dec 19
'Intensive process' set to begin in Rockall dispute Irish and Scottish ministers are to take part in an intensive process in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute over Rockall. Politics • 28 Jun 19
Taoiseach, Sturgeon expected to discuss Rockall dispute The dispute over fishing rights around Rockall is expected to be discussed by Taoiseach Leo Varakar and the Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at a ... Politics • 25 Jun 19
Sturgeon calls on May to outline Brexit 'plan B' Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has challenged British Prime Minister Theresa May to set out her "plan B" for Brexit in advance of talks between ... Brexit • 07 Aug 18
Orderly Brexit in everyone's interest, says Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said an orderly Brexit was in everyone's interest, but that the European Union needed to be prepared for the possibility that ... Brexit • 22 Jun 18
Sturgeon to 'restart debate' on Scottish independence Nicola Sturgeon will "restart the debate" on Scottish independence in the coming weeks as the findings of her party's economic growth commission are revealed. UK • 20 May 18
Open-ended Brexit transition 'not possible' - Barnier EU negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that an unlimited post-Brexit transition period was not possible, and that Europe would insist on it finishing at the ... Brexit • 27 Feb 18
UK will honour financial obligations to EU - Barnier Britain will honour all its financial obligations to the European Union as part of its divorce bill, but the payments will not be required any ... Brexit • 08 Dec 17
Scotland and London eye up 'regulatory alignment' An agreement to keep Northern Ireland in "regulatory alignment" with the European Union after Brexit could be replicated in other parts of the UK, the ... Brexit • 04 Dec 17
Independence plans on hold pending Brexit - Sturgeon Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not set out a timetable for another possible referendum on Scottish independence until Britain has more ... Scotland • 08 Oct 17
Varadkar holds 'constructive' meeting with Sturgeon Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has had a "constructive and warm meeting" with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Government Buildings, according to a statement released by ... Brexit • 05 Oct 17
Second vote on Scottish independence to be postponed Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed a second vote on Scottish independence is being postponed as she announced a "reset" of the timetable set ... UK • 27 Jun 17
Sturgeon: Voters have opportunity to end austerity This week's general election offers voters a "golden opportunity" to end austerity across the UK, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. UK Election 2017 • 03 Jun 17
Independence set to dominate campaign in Scotland The decision by British Prime Minister Theresa May to seek an early election on 8 June gives Scotland a chance to reinforce its democratic mandate ... UK Election 2017 • 18 Apr 17
