Nicola Sturgeon accuses England of under-reporting care home deaths as she swipes at Boris Johnson for easing lockdown saying Scotland is right to be more ‘cautious’ By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 09:16 BST, 31 May 2020 | Updated: 09:25 BST, 31 May 2020 Nicola Sturgeon today accused England of under-reporting care home … Read more
Phase One. expected from Thursday May 28: People will be able to use outdoor spaces for relaxing as well as for meeting one other household at a time. There will be a gradual opening of drive-through food outlets as well as garden centres. Outdoor activities which do not involve physical contact will be allowed locally … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says Scots could be able to have neighbours round for a BBQ and play tennis from next weekend – but insists people should stay home as much as possible Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled the Scottish ‘road map’ for easing the coronavirus lockdown from May 28 Sunbathing and more outdoor exercise, including sports will … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown is creating an ‘economic emergency’ as she announces she will spend £33 million towards helping young people and lone parents back to work in Scotland once restrictions ease Nicola Sturgeon said that she will spend £33 million towards unemployment She was speaking at Scottish Government coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh Announced 2,134 patients … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says the vast majority of Scots support her government’s ‘slow and gradual’ lockdown lifting strategy as she vows to ‘err on the side of saving lives’ First Minister said polling shows 84 per cent support a ‘slow and gradual’ lifting 86 per cent said ‘decisions on when and how to lift restrictions must … Read more
The UK’s united front on coronavirus looked to be crumbling today as Nicola Sturgeon unveiled her own lockdown ‘exit strategy’ – and insisted she is not bound to the decisions coming from Westminster. The First Minister said her preference was for the UK to coordinate action, but stressed her ‘overarching responsibility’ was to do what … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon declares she WILL ease lockdown restrictions in Scotland at different rate to the rest of the UK if she disagrees with Boris Johnson’s plan – and swears it is not ‘political’ – but refuses to set a date for rules to be relaxed Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon published lockdown exit plan last … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon’s plan to get out of lockdown The Scottish First Minister today set out some of the restrictions which could soon be lifted or modified north of the border. They include: Businesses: Certain businesses could be allowed to reopen but only if they can guarantee that social distancing will be adhered to. Schools: Ms … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon gazumps Downing Street again as Scottish government publishes its own plan for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions Scottish First Minister publishing paper today setting out end-of-lockdown plan Ms Sturgeon said it will contain ‘principles that will guide us’ in months ahead Comes as Downing Street is under growing pressure to publish its own blueprint … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon today revealed the UK will be extending its coronavirus lockdown for the foreseeable future as she announced the move before stand-in PM Dominic Raab. The Scottish First Minister let slip at lunchtime that a UK-wide review of the social distancing measures due to be carried out by Thursday is ‘not likely to result … Read more