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
Nicola Sturgeon’s political future was on a knife-edge last night as she faced three make-or-break days that could end her career. Scotland’s First Minister is awaiting the judgment of two inquiries, which will rule on whether she broke strict parliamentary rules. Tomorrow, James Hamilton QC is set to reveal the results of his probe into … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon’s political future was on a knife-edge last night as she faced three make-or-break days that could end her career. Scotland’s First Minister is awaiting the judgment of two inquiries, which will rule on whether she broke strict parliamentary rules. Tomorrow, James Hamilton QC is set to reveal the results of his probe into … 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 bombshell report came after Ms Sturgeon gave evidence about her role in the Scottish Government’s … 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 bombshell report came after Ms Sturgeon gave evidence for eight hours about her role in … 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 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