# Scottish National Party

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February 2023

# Runners and Riders

Here are the three contenders to become Scotland's first minister

Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan are in the running to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

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Feb 24th 2023, 8:06 AM

# Nicola Sturgeon

'The time is now': Nicola Sturgeon steps down amid recent 'choppy waters'

She insisted a few weeks ago that she had ‘plenty left in the tank’, but now leaves amid recent ‘short-term pressures’.

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Feb 15th 2023, 6:11 PM

# Resignation

Nicola Sturgeon resigns as Scotland's first minister

She said she cannot give the role “every ounce of energy that it needs”.

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Feb 15th 2023, 12:00 PM

Last year

2022

# refugee crisis

Scotland 'stands ready' to take in 3,000 Ukrainian refugees immediately, says Nicola Sturgeon

The Scottish First Minister said she’s concerned the UK government’s refugee scheme is “slow and cumbersome”.

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Mar 13th 2022, 11:13 AM

All time

# Scotland

Majority for Scottish National Party still uncalled, but Nicola Sturgeon 'almost certain' of win

The results of some constituency seats still need to be announced.

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May 7th 2021, 10:30 PM

# no messing around

Nicola Sturgeon to publish 'case for Scottish independence referendum this week'

Sturgeon says that Scotland is ‘facing a Tory government that we didn’t vote for’.

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Dec 17th 2019, 3:09 PM

# Scottish National Party

Scottish independence referendum has 'never been more urgent', says Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon wants Boris Johnson to transfer the power to hold this referendum to the Scottish parliament.

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Dec 13th 2019, 8:02 PM

# Brexit

An independent Scotland could rejoin the EU relatively quickly, says Nicola Sturgeon

Sturgeon has already said she wants a fresh ballot on independence to take place in the second half of 2020.

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Nov 25th 2019, 10:45 PM

# Scotland

Alex Salmond pleads not guilty to attempted rape and 11 sexual assault charges

One of the charges relates to the attempted rape of a woman in the official residence of the first minister of Scotland.

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Nov 21st 2019, 11:33 AM

Voices

Opinion: Is Brexit advancing the cause of Scottish independence from the UK?

‘Scottish Independence in the context of Brexit is like Schrödinger’s Cat – it’s both alive and dead depending on who you ask’, writes Gareth Brown.

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Mar 12th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Allegations

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond resigns from SNP party amid harassment claims

Police have reportedly been asked to investigate allegations he sexually assaulted two staff members.

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Aug 29th 2018, 10:18 PM

# Celtic ties

Nicola Sturgeon to address the Seanad during visit to Dublin

Sturgeon will become the first serving head of Government to address the Seanad.

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Nov 11th 2016, 7:50 PM

# Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon launches new drive for Scottish independence

A new poll found 46% of people are now in favour of Scottish independence.

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Sep 2nd 2016, 12:01 PM

# heating up

Scottish referendum on knife-edge as new poll puts 1% between Yes and No camps

The pro-union side has just slightly inched ahead, after a dramatic surge in support for independence.

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Sep 9th 2014, 9:23 AM

# Scotland

Scotland hopes for 2016 independence day

However, the British government is ruling out ‘pre-negotiation’ of independence before 2014 referendum.

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Feb 6th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Scotland

Scotland to press ahead with plans to legalise same-sex marriage

The Scottish government says it will try to amend UK law, so that celebrants who refuse to marry gays cannot be prosecuted.

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Jul 25th 2012, 10:01 PM

# Scotland

Salmond announces 'clear' question for referendum on Scottish independence

…and voters will have plenty of time to think about their response: he says he’ll hold the referendum in the autumn of 2014.

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Jan 25th 2012, 6:14 PM

# Scotland

Scotland insists it has mandate for independence referendum in 2014

And it wants to hold it on its own terms, defying the wishes of the UK government in Wesminster which wants the vote to be held sooner.

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Jan 11th 2012, 10:43 AM

# Independence

Explainer: What's happening in Scotland?

There is a lot of talk today about a referendum on independence but what’s it all about? Here are 10 things that will help explain it all.

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Jan 9th 2012, 11:46 AM

# Dis-united Kingdom

Hammering for Lib Dems as Scottish nationalists approach majority

Nick Clegg’s party takes a beating in local elections, while the SNP – which backs independence – takes power in Scotland.

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May 6th 2011, 10:39 AM

# Scotland

Scotland's transport minister quits over Big Freeze chaos

Stewart Stevenson quits after stinging criticism of his handling of the weather crisis, admitting he could have done better.

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Dec 11th 2010, 5:07 PM