Nicola Sturgeon was accused of a ‘reckless’ bid to distract from the Alex Salmond probes today after the SNP unveiled its plan for another independence referendum. The First Minister is facing a moment of truth as James Hamilton QC prepares to hand over his verdict on whether she broken the ministerial code – amid signs the … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon is facing a moment of truth that could end her political career as early as today as a report is released into whether she broke the ministerial code in the Alex Salmond case. The results of a probe by James Hamilton QC into the First Minister’s conduct could be revealed within hours, with her … Read more
The Scottish Health Secretary today defended her under-fire boss Nicola Sturgeon, claiming the First Minister has ‘led by example’ while accusing her critics of playing ‘partisan politics’ amid growing calls for her resignation. Cabinet minister Jeane Freeman also said leaks accusing the SNP leader of misleading the Scottish Parliament over her handling of sexual harassment … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon is facing fury today after making clear she will ignore a bombshell inquiry finding in a leaked report that she misled the Scottish Parliament over her handling of sexual harassment claims against Alex Salmond. A committee of MSPs said the First Minister’s ‘inaccurate’ evidence to them amounted to a ‘potential breach of the ministerial … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon misled the Scottish Parliament over her handling of harassment claims against Alex Salmond, an inquiry has sensationally concluded. A committee of MSPs said the First Minister ‘potentially breached the ministerial code’, which is generally considered a resignation offence, and tonight she was facing fresh calls to quit. Their bombshell report came after Ms … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon misled the Scottish Parliament over her handling of harassment claims against Alex Salmond, an inquiry has concluded. The committee of MSPs said the First Minister ‘potentially breached the ministerial code’, which is generally considered a resignation offence. Their highly anticipated report, obtained by Sky News, came after Ms Sturgeon gave evidence for eight … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon is facing demands for answers today after a Tory MP revealed bombshell messages suggesting her chief of staff was ‘interfering’ in the complaints process about the Alex Salmond case. Pressure is mounting on the First Minister for an explanation after Former Cabinet minister David Davis used Parliamentary privilege to reveal messages indicating senior aide … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon today gave Scotland’s pubs and restaurants the green light to open their doors to serve punters indoors at the end of April – three weeks before they are allowed to in England. The First Minister told MSPs she hoped to allow all non-essential retail to return, with hospitality premises allowed to serve alcohol … Read more
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed she was aware of concerns about SNP chief whip Patrick Grady before a formal sexual harassment complaint was made about him. The Glasgow North MP stood aside as chief whip in Westminster last week following claims he groped two male researchers at an SNP Christmas party in 2016. … Read more
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed she was aware of concerns about SNP chief whip Patrick Grady before a formal sexual harassment complaint was made about him. The Glasgow North MP stood aside as chief whip in Westminster last week following claims he groped two male researchers at an SNP Christmas party in 2016. … Read more