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Barely six weeks ago, Nicola Sturgeon sent shockwaves through the political system by announcing her resignation as first minister. An air of mystery surrounded the decision. Why, with the SNP so electorally impregnable, was now the time for such an abrupt departure? And why was there no obvious succession plan — one which mirrored the

Nominations for the SNP leadership race closed last week with three candidates set to be put to the membership. Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf, finance secretary Kate Forbes and former community safety minister Ash Regan all secured places on the ballot paper to replace Nicola Sturgeon, having successfully reached the minimum of 100 nominations from at least

Nominations for the SNP leadership race closed last week with three candidates set to be put to the membership. Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf, finance secretary Kate Forbes and former community safety minister Ash Regan all secured places on the ballot paper to replace Nicola Sturgeon, having successfully reached the minimum of 100 nominations from at least

It was 2003 when New Labour spinner Alastair Campbell apprised an interviewer “I’m sorry, We don’t do God”, stepping in before prime minister Tony Blair’s religiosity could be probed. The poignant intervention, as Blair readied to answer a question on whether his Christianity created common ground with US President George Bush,  » Read More

Nicola Sturgeon has formally announced her resignation as Scottish First Minister after over well over a decade spent at the apex of Scottish politics, as both deputy first minister and first minister. The announcement came in a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh. Initially, there were no reports that Sturgeon was going to quit. 

Health minister Neil O’Brien has claimed that the SNP is “played out” in Scotland, adding that he viewed the departure of Nicola Sturgeon is an “opportunity” for the Scottish Conservatives. Nicola Sturgeon called a surprise press conference yesterday and announced that she was resigning as Scotland’s first minister after eight years in the job.  » Read

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A terror expert has warned that Scotland is potentially at risk from a Russian chemical attack targetting naval shipbuilding yards. Former soldier and security consultant Graham Yuill who authored a… The post A ‘reliable source’ warns British terror expert that bases in Scotland are on a hit list and are at risk of Russian chemical…

The result for Scotland to become independent appears to be too close to call with odds of 5/6 for it to pass and also fail on Betfair. Meanwhile, a second… The post Scottish Independence Referendum result too close to call after Nicola Sturgeon unveils document appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.

Voters would be split down the middle if a Scottish independence referendum were held tomorrow, according to a new poll by Savanta ComRes for The Scotsman. The poll shows both… The post IndyRef2 VI neck-and-neck as partygate increases Scots’ dissatisfaction with Westminster appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.