Nicola Sturgeon

First Minister of Scotland, Leader of the Scottish National Party

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Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon is a Scottish politician serving as the fifth First Minister of Scotland and the Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) since November 2014. She is the first woman to hold either position. Sturgeon has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) since 1999, first as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral region from 1999 to 2007 and as the member for Glasgow Southside since 2007.

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Sturgeon: School is important for wellbeing First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has said bringing back education is a priority and important for children’s wellbeing. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published 7 hours ago

Nicola Sturgeon on Aberdeen lockdown First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, discussed the role of track and trace in dealing with the recent coronavirus surge in Aberdeen. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:44Published 9 hours ago

Sturgeon: ‘Aberdeen players blatantly broke the rules’ First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that she was "pretty furious" about the behaviour of some Aberdeen players. Aberdeen FC’s game against St Johnstone on Saturday will not be going ahead after.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:46Published 3 days ago


Cases linked to Aberdeen outbreak in Scotland rise by 25 Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that the number ofcoronavirus cases linked to an outbreak in Aberdeen which led to lockdownrestrictions being reintroduced in the city has risen by.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:36Published 4 days ago

Lockdown restrictions reimposed in Aberdeen as coronavirus cluster grows Bars, cafes and restaurants have been ordered to close as lockdownrestrictions are reimposed in Aberdeen over a coronavirus cluster in the area.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said 54 cases have now.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:57Published 5 days ago

Sturgeon congratulates students on their SQA results today Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon congratulates students on their SQA results received today, after this year's exams were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Report by Bassaneseg. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:19Published 6 days ago

Sturgeon: Images of packed pubs made me want to cry Nicola Sturgeon said images of packed pubs “made me want to cry” as sheannounced 18 new Covid-19 cases in Scotland – including 11 in a health boardarea combating an outbreak. Speaking at the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:28Published 1 week ago

Sturgeon: Welcomes Boris' 'quick action' on lockdown Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scottish people not to travel to areas in northern England as coronavirus cases increase. The First Minister of Scotland also said she welcomes the UK governments 'quick.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published 1 week ago

Scottish schools to receive more cash after full-time return announced Nicola Sturgeon has announced extra cash for the recruitment of teachers andto help schools reopen after she confirmed pupils will return to classes full-time next month. The First Minister revealed.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon advises travellers to be "very cautious" First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has advised travellers and holidaymakers to be "very cautious about non-essential foreign travel", after both the Scottish and Westminster governments.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:03Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon warns bars, cafes and restaurants could be closed if standards slip Hospitality venues could be closed down if “slipping standards” on Covid-19measures lead to new outbreaks of the virus, Nicola Sturgeon has said. TheFirst Minster made the warning as she announced.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Sturgeon: "no guarantees" of quarantine free travel Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has reiterated that there "are no guarantees" airbridge arrangements between certain countries will continue as tourists and travellers have despaired at the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:25Published 2 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon explains NHS Louisa Jordan changes Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended the building of a Covid-19 field hospital in Glasgow's Exhibition Centre - which has now been repurposed to take outpatient backlog - saying the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:17Published 2 weeks ago

Scottish government reuse Covid hospital to clear backlog The Scottish government have repurposed the NHS Louisa Jordan hospital - a temporary field hospital for coronavirus patients in the SEC Centre, Glasgow - to treat patients across NHS Scotland who had.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:56Published 2 weeks ago

Nicola Sturgeon refutes PM's Covid comments Nicola Sturgeon has denied Boris Johnson's claim that an independent Scotland could not have handled the coronavirus outbreak - saying many of the issues were a 'feature of where power lies'. The First.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:45Published 3 weeks ago

Shielding for vulnerable to end in Scotland First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced that guidance for vulnerable people to shield during the coronavirus outbreak in Scotland will pause on August 1st, with significant easing from.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon: Coronavirus shielding to end in Scotland from August 1 People in Scotland who are shielding due to being classed as at higher risk from coronavirus will no longer need to from August 1, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.The First Minister also revealed some.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:36Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon has no plans to meet Boris Johnson if he visits Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has said she has no plans to meet Boris Johnson if he visits Scotland this week.The First Minister has urged the Prime Minister and any visitors from elsewhere in the UK to follow.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published 3 weeks ago

Sturgeon: UK government negligent on Russian interference The First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon says that the UK government has been negligent in the face of potential Russian interference on the Brexit referendum. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

Bars, hairdressers and churches among venues open again in Scotland as lockdown eases Bars, churches, hairdressers and other venues have opened in Scotland as the country eases its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. As Scotland marked its first full week with no Covid-19 related deaths.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:00Published on July 15, 2020

Sturgeon: Biggest step for Scotland out of lockdown today The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, says that "today marks the biggest step for Scotland out of lockdown", as museums, hairdressers, place of worships, cinemas and other indoor activities.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:59Published on July 15, 2020

Sturgeon announces no coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for a full week Nicola Sturgeon announces that Scotland has now gone a full week without any new coronavirus deaths.The milestone comes as Scotland eases its lockdown restrictions further. Venues like museums,.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on July 15, 2020

Scotland reports 6th day of no coronavirus deaths First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed there have been no coronavirus related deaths in the country for the 6th day in a row. The politician went on to confirm the reopening of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published on July 14, 2020

Sturgeon sets out easing of restrictions in Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out the restrictions which have been lifted in Scotland from today as the nation moves from phase two to phase three of their Covid-19 lockdown. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published on July 10, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to comply with face covering rules Nicola Sturgeon said she is hopeful people will comply with new rules making face coverings compulsory in shops. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published on July 10, 2020

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Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon says 'clear' link between outbreaks across world and reopening of pubs Sturgeon says situation in Aberdeen is 'extremely challenging' with 101 cases confirmed as part of cluster Independent - Published 3 days ago
Aberdeen lockdown: Pubs and restaurants to close at 5pm, Nicola Sturgeon announces First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that 54 cases have been reported in Aberdeen as of Wednesday amid fears of a "significant outbreak" in the city. Independent - Published 5 days ago
Images of packed pubs 'made me want to cry', says Nicola Sturgeon Scottish first minister warns restrictions could be re-imposed if virus returns in earnest Independent - Published 1 week ago

Former minister who quit over Dominic Cummings' lockdown trip launches Scottish Conservatives leadership bid Conservative MP Douglas Ross announces candidacy – even though he cannot take on Nicola Sturgeon at Scottish parliament Independent - Published 1 week ago
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Nicola Sturgeon tells Boris Johnson not to use coronavirus pandemic as 'political weapon' Nicola Sturgeon has told Boris Johnson not to use the coronavirus pandemic as a "political weapon" after the prime minister claimed Scotland's response to the virus had benefited from being part of the.. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Scotland reopens beer gardens and outdoor cafes as lockdown eases Nicola Sturgeon tells Scots to comply with measures to prevent spread of virus or stay home Independent - Published on July 6, 2020
Flag-waving activists ridiculed for Scottish border coronavirus 'patrol' Nicola Sturgeon says it is her 'duty' to consider implementation of quarantine for visitors entering Scotland from other parts of UK Independent - Published on July 4, 2020
Nicola Sturgeon slams UK government's 'shambolic' coronavirus handling Scottish first minister criticise 'shifting sands' of UK policy Independent - Published on July 3, 2020

Air bridge plans spark blame game between Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon Much-delayed new rules on quarantine expected on Friday, to come into effect next week Independent - Published on July 2, 2020
Nicola Sturgeon not ruling out quarantine for visitors to Scotland from England First minister fears Boris Johnson's government 'letting [coronavirus] circulate at higher levels' Independent - Published on June 30, 2020
Queues form outside shops as Scotland lifts lockdown restrictions Nicola Sturgeon warns customers not to 'squander' progress on beating coronavirus pandemic Independent - Published on June 29, 2020	David Whyte: Police officer injured in Glasgow stabbing hailed as 'selfless' First minister Nicola Sturgeon praises response to attack at city centre hotel Independent - Published on June 26, 2020
Coronavirus 'in retreat' as Scotland records no new deaths for second successive day, says Sturgeon No new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for the second day in a row, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Independent - Published on June 8, 2020	Scotland's Sturgeon says lockdown easing must be very cautious Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday she agreed with scientists that any easing of the coronavirus lockdown must be very cautious after some of those advising government said.. Reuters - Published on May 31, 2020
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon lays out roadmap for easing Scotland's lockdown from next week Scotland will begin to emerge from its coronavirus lockdown in phases starting from next week, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Independent - Published on May 21, 2020	BBC journalist apologises after claiming Nicola Sturgeon 'enjoyed' setting lockdown rules Sarah Smith said her live comment on the BBC News at Ten was a "mistake" Independent - Published on May 19, 2020
Scotland could ease lockdown from end of May and Sturgeon will publish plans this week Nicola Sturgeon has said a "route map" will be published on Thursday for the paths out of lockdown in Scotland. Independent - Published on May 18, 2020	Nicola Sturgeon appears annoyed after Kay Burley cuts to Matt Hancock during interview 'Actually, I was keener to continue to give a message to Scotland,' says first minister after interruption Independent - Published on May 12, 2020
Too soon to start easing lockdown in Scotland, Sturgeon says It is too soon to begin easing coronavirus lockdown measures in Scotland, its First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Monday, after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out a cautious plan to get.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020	'Try to not get distracted' by Boris Johnson's lockdown messages, Nicola Sturgeon tells Scotland Stricter stay-at-home rules in Scotland 'need not be a cause for confusion', says first minister Independent - Published on May 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Sturgeon removes once-a-day-limit on exercise from lockdown measures, as she warns 'mixed messages' could cost lives Nicola Sturgeon has announced the once-a-day-limit on exercise will be removed from the coronavirus lockdown measures in Scotland from Monday, but warned the vast majority of restrictions remain in.. Independent - Published on May 10, 2020	Coronavirus: Lockdown lifting measures next week will be 'very limited', No 10 clarifies Assurance comes as Nicola Sturgeon warns dilution of 'stay home' message could be catastrophic Independent - Published on May 7, 2020
Coronavirus: 'Too early' to lift lockdown restrictions next week, Nicola Sturgeon warns 'The margins we have for ensuring the virus doesn't take off again are really, really tight,' says Scottish first minister Independent - Published on April 30, 2020	Scotland's Sturgeon recommends wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged people to start wearing a face mask if they are in enclosed places such as public transport and shops, diverging for now from the official advice.. Reuters - Published on April 28, 2020
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon advises Scots to wear face coverings in public places to prevent Covid-19 spread Nicola Sturgeon has advised people in Scotland to wear face coverings on public transport and in crowded spaces to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Independent - Published on April 28, 2020	Scotland's Sturgeon says life will not return to normal in the near future Life is unlikely to return to normal even when the tighest coronavirus restrictions are lifted and social distancing measures could be in place for the rest of this year and beyond, Scottish first.. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon lays out how Scotland will ultimately exit lockdown The move that will ramp up pressure on the UK government which has refused to lay out its plans Independent - Published on April 23, 2020	Coronavirus: Quarter of all deaths in Scotland in care homes Nicola Sturgeon vows any resident displaying symptoms of Covid-19 will be tested Independent - Published on April 15, 2020
Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon to investigate 'unacceptable' claims PPE being withheld by England 'Any situation where supplies were being diverted from one part of the UK to another without consultation ... would clearly be unconscionable and unacceptable,' says First Minister Independent - Published on April 14, 2020	Case for universal basic income 'strengthened immeasurably' by coronavirus pandemic, says Nicola Sturgeon Reform Scotland suggests adults should be given £5,200 per year – £100 per week – under UBI scheme Independent - Published on April 10, 2020
Coronavirus: UK enters 'delay' phase with people with symptoms asked to self isolate for seven days, says Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon has announced the UK is escalating its response to the coronavirus outbreak, with people showing symptoms asked to self isolate for seven days from Friday. Independent - Published on March 12, 2020	Senior SNP MP launches scathing attack on Nicola Sturgeon 'dithering' over Scottish independence Angus MacNeil says 'all options' must be on the table, including a wildcat referendum Independent - Published on February 12, 2020
Scotland's Sturgeon: Could test power to call consultative independence vote in court Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday she did not rule out testing the legality of calling a consultative referendum on independence if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020	IndyRef2: Nicola Sturgeon will not rule out non-binding independence vote if prime minister continues to block formal referendum Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she does not rule out a consultative referendum on independence, as she set out plans for a Constitutional Convention to declare the sovereignty of the.. Independent - Published on January 31, 2020
MSPs back Nicola Sturgeon's calls for second Scottish independence referendum Holyrood vote is non-binding on Westminster but heaps fresh pressure on Boris Johnson Independent - Published on January 29, 2020	Boris Johnson rejects Nicola Surgeon call for Scotland to hold second independence referendum Boris Johnson has formally rejected a call from Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to hold a second independence referendum. Independent - Published on January 14, 2020
UK PM Johnson rejects Sturgeon's request for independence referendum powers British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wrote to Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday refusing her request to be given the powers to hold another Scottish independence referendum. Reuters - Published on January 14, 2020	Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute after £161m EuroMillions jackpot winner dies Colin Weir – described by Scotland's first minister as 'true friend' of SNP – made £1m donation to independence campaign Independent - Published on December 28, 2019
Defying PM Johnson, Scottish leader steps up battle for independence referendum Scotland's nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon will consider "all reasonable options" if Prime Minister Boris Johnson tries to stop her from holding a referendum on Scottish independence, she said on.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019	Scottish leader: will consider all options if UK blocks independence vote Scotland's nationalist government will consider all options if the British government tries to stop it from holding a referendum on Scottish independence, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019
Scottish leader Sturgeon demands a post-Brexit independence referendum Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will on Thursday demand the right to hold a new independence referendum, challenging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to keep the United Kingdom together as he.. Reuters - Published on December 18, 2019	Boris Johnson cannot keep Scotland in union against its will: Sturgeon Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday that he could not keep Scotland in the United Kingdom against the country's will. Reuters - Published on December 15, 2019
Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland 'cannot be imprisoned' in UK The Scottish first minister tells the BBC that if the union is to continue, "it can only be by consent". BBC News - Published on December 15, 2019	'Absolutely' no prospect of second referendum on Scottish independence, says Michael Gove Nicola Sturgeon accuses Conservatives trying to block independence vote of 'raging against reality' Independent - Published on December 15, 2019
Nicola Sturgeon vows to confront Boris Johnson over Scottish independence as new SNP MPs assemble First minister mocks PM over Friday call: 'I wasn't sure how much he'd had a chance to catch up with the Scottish results' Independent - Published on December 14, 2019	UK PM Johnson must accept another Scottish independence vote: Sturgeon British Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs to "focus on reality" and recognize that the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been given a mandate for a second independence referendum, Scottish First.. Reuters - Published on December 14, 2019
UK's Johnson says no to Sturgeon's Scottish referendum demand British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Friday he would not support her plan for a second independence referendum, clashing just hours after the two leaders.. Reuters - Published on December 13, 2019

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