Nicola Sturgeon today announced a one-off £500 ‘thank you payment’ for all full-time NHS workers and adult social care staff in Scotland in recognition of their ‘extraordinary service’ during the coronavirus crisis. Ms Sturgeon said people who have worked in hospitals and care homes deserve the ‘no strings attached’ money after facing the ‘toughest of … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon lashes out at ‘Boris and his band of Brexiteers’ as she ramps up Scottish independence referendum drive saying ‘the sooner the better’ ahead of SNP conference speech By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 08:24 GMT, 30 November 2020 | Updated: 08:24 GMT, 30 November 2020 Nicola Sturgeon lashed out at ‘Boris … Read more
‘Devolution was a big mistake’: Boris Johnson says handing more powers to Scotland was a ‘disaster’ Devolution has been a ‘disaster’ and biggest mistake made by Tony Blair, PM said The Prime Minister made the controversial comments in a Zoom call with MPs Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon immediately seized on the comments By Michael Blackley … Read more
British political leaders have rushed to congratulate Joe Biden after American TV networks name him as the 46th US President. Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon and Sir Keir Starmer are among those who have taken to social media after CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, the AP and USA Today all made the call over Biden’s projected victory earlier today. Votes … Read more
Boris Johnson has pledged to ‘work closely with whoever’ is US President but Joe Biden’s election victory could present issues on Brexit and the Irish border. The US-UK relationship has been turbulent under Donald Trump, although he has repeatedly praised Boris Johnson and backed Brexit. A Biden administration would be expected to put a much … Read more
Scottish voters’ ‘loathing’ for Boris Johnson is behind surge in support for independence: PM is disliked even more than Theresa May or David Cameron, pollsters reveal Poll by JL Partners found 56 per cent would now vote in favour of independence Results are almost a mirror opposite of the Scottish referendum results in 2014 79 … Read more
Pubs and restaurants in many areas of Scotland will be able to serve alcohol indoors again from next week as Nicola Sturgeon EASES coronavirus curfew restrictions in Levels 1 and 2 and allows Level 3 venues to reopen dry By David Wilcock, Whitehall Correspondent For Mailonline Published: 17:17 GMT, 27 October 2020 | Updated: 17:17 … Read more
‘It’s not fair on fans… you’ve got to let people watch the team they love’: Steven Gerrard backs calls from Nicola Sturgeon for Rangers’ Old Firm clash with Celtic to be shown on free-to-air Steven Gerrard backs calls for Saturday’s Old Firm clash to be shown free-to-air First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has requested Sky to … Read more
Support for Scottish independence soars to record high in new poll as 58 per cent now back move to split up the UK and most want a new referendum within the next five years Analysis by Ipsos Mori for STV about Scottish attitudes to independence 58 per cent say they would vote Yes, while 42 … Read more
Businesses across Scotland face ruin today in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s draconian two-week alcohol ban, which comes into force from tomorrow.
Boris Johnson has signed off a new ‘traffic light’ system of curbs for England after wrangling between ministers and scientists, with Northern hotspots facing the the harshest Tier Three level.
Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle – three cities which have continued to see infection rises despite local lockdowns – will all be plunged into the Tier Three lockdown, reports The Sun.
‘Do I need to learn a secret knock to buy beer now?’: Despair as Nicola Sturgeon enforces ‘PROHIBITION’ on Scotland with 16-day booze ban First Minister announced bars and restaurants across the central belt must close Sparked wry predictions of supermarket stampedes, mobs and final booze-ups Covid crackdown north of the border was immediately branded … Read more