First Minister of Scotland

Alex Salmond Hits Out At Former Protege Nicola Sturgeon At Holyrood Inquiry

Ex-SNP leader also makes dramatic suggestion Scotland's "failed" leadership is not fit for independence.
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Nicola Sturgeon Apologises After Being Pictured Without Face Mask At Funeral Wake

The Scottish first minister said she was "really sorry" for the "stupid mistake".
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Nicola Sturgeon Admits To 'Dark Days And Sleepless Nights' During Pandemic

Scotland’s first minister discussed her own mental health, saying she feels a "deep sadness" over the lives lost to coronavirus.
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Avoid Travelling To And From England, Nicola Sturgeon Urges Scots

The first minister said her government was asking people not to travel to or from Scotland "at all", apart from essential journeys.
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Face Masks 'Not Necessary' For Children And Staff When Schools Reopen, Says Minister

Parents gathering at the school gates pose more of a risk of coronavirus transmission, government scientific adviser stresses.
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Nicola Sturgeon Asks UK Government Not To Deploy New Coronavirus Slogan In Scotland

First minister tells Boris Johnson: "I don't know what 'stay alert' means."
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EU Would Be 'Enthusiastic' About Scotland Joining, Says Donald Tusk

Former European Council president says he feels "very Scottish" after Brexit.
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Nicola Sturgeon's Victory Dance Over Jo Swinson Losing Her Seat Caught On Camera

Scotland's first minister labelled “unacceptably ungracious” for her celebration over this particular election result.
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Boris Johnson Threatens To Block Nicola Sturgeon From UN Climate Change Summit

PM does not want First Minister "anywhere near" global summit. Spokeswoman for Sturgeon calls Johnson "childish".
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SNP Backs Jeremy Corbyn As Caretaker PM To Swerve No-Deal Brexit

The chances Boris Johnson could face a vote of no-confidence have just shot up.
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