Nicola Sturgeon today pushed ahead with her plan to split the UK as she insisted Scots have the ‘right’ to choose their own future in a second independence referendum. The First Minister called Scotland a ‘nation on the brink of making history’ as she said she hopes a ballot could be held in the early … Read more
Ministers could change the law to cut Britain’s foreign aid budget as part of sweeping economic reforms. The current rate of 0.7 per cent of GDP was enshrined in law by the Coalition government in 2015, but the current administration wants to cut it to 0.5 per cent. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to outline … Read more
Fury over claims the Queen was part of plot to discourage Scots from voting for independence as ex newspaper editor reveals Prince Andrew hinted that she would intervene days before 2014 referendum Former Financial Times editor Lionel Barber says he met Prince Andrew in 2014 Andrew allegedly made ‘amazing’ remarks on how the Queen would … Read more
Elated Scottish football fans celebrated through the night after their team qualified for its first tournament in more than 20 years. Supporters took to the streets of Edinburgh in huge crowds while others hugged and cheered at pubs across the country as their side beat Serbia on penalties. It is the first time the Scots … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says she could make it ILLEGAL for Scots to travel far from home as she attempts to tackle coronavirus outbreak The First Minister said she is considering legally enforcing travel restrictions Those in Level 3 currently told not to leave local council area unless essential Those in lower level areas told to ‘minimise … Read more
New lockdown restrictions announced for England on Saturday October 30 are the latest measures brought in for the UK. Different rules are now in place in each of the four nations. This is the picture in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England On Saturday, October 30 Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures … Read more
Scots voters’ ‘loathing’ for Boris Johnson sees 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 per … Read more
Government goes on war footing for Scots independence poll: Michael Gove ‘orders creation of unit to combat Nicola Sturgeon propaganda’ amid fears over soaring support for breaking up UK Fears have been growing about the level of support for Scottish independence Michael Gove has ordered beefing up of government communications unit Recent poll put backing … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon has warned Scots could face tough new restrictions from next week, with the ban on household visiting to stay in place for the ‘foreseeable future’. The First Minister yesterday confirmed that a three-tier system will be announced within days. A ban on cross-Border travel is among the curbs being considered, she said. Following a … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon has told Scots not to travel to Blackpool and other high-risk areas of England after almost 200 cases in Scotland were linked to the holiday seaside town. Scotland’s First Minister warned Celtic and Rangers fans that they should not travel to the Lancashire town to watch the Old Firm match in pubs on … Read more