DOMINIC LAWSON: The vital questions on independence that Nicola Sturgeon can’t evade for ever 

Quantitative easing is not an ideal topic for breakfast-time conversation on BBC radio. But when it gives rise to accidental hilarity, that can be endured and even enjoyed. Which is what happened last Friday on the Today programme, when the leader of the Scottish National Party, Nicola Sturgeon, was hopelessly floundering on the issue under … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon takes to two wheels as polls show her SNP is on course for a new Holyrood majority

Nicola Sturgeon tested her skills on an electric scooter today as she met with members of the public ahead of the crucial Scottish Parliamentary elections next week. The SNP leader appeared in high spirits as she took a ride on a Pure Electric scooter  and spoke with locals in the town of Troon, in South Ayrshire, and … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘is prepared to take SNP to the Supreme Court to stop independence referendum’

Boris prepares for a battle to stop Sturgeon breaking up the union: PM will go to court if SNP try to hold a wildcat Scottish independence referendum after expected victory in Holyrood elections’ Scottish Parliament cannot go ahead with a referendum without UK approval Boris Johnson does not want to be ‘the Prime Minister who … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon is savaged over ‘delusional’ independence plans

Nicola Sturgeon was today savaged over her plans for post-independence border with England and NatWest’s threat to leave Scotland – with just a week to go until crucial elections.  The SNP leader wriggled as she was challenged over her suggestion that the Northern Ireland protocol could be a model for after separation – branded ‘delusional’ … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon is slammed over indyref ‘circus’ during Scots election debate

Nicola Sturgeon is slammed over independence ‘circus’ during bruising Scots election debate as she refuses to put referendum on hold for Covid recovery Nicola Sturgeon had another rough ride in the latest Scots election debate  SNP leader insists that she will push ahead with independence referendum drive  She was criticised for rushing to hold the … Read more

Covid lockdown UK: Beer gardens reopen in Scotland and Wales

Huge queues formed outside stores in Scotland today as all shops reopen and pubs welcome back thirsty customers indoors for the first time in months as Nicola Sturgeon finally eases the gruelling national lockdown. Non-essential retail, gyms, swimming pools, libraries and museums, cafes, restaurants and beer gardens swung their doors open to the Scottish public … Read more

Beer gardens reopen in Scotland and Wales: Pubs can serve pints outdoors for first time in months

Cafes, beer gardens, non-essential shops and museums are reopening in Scotland today as lockdown easing continues. The country moves from Level 4 to Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s five tiers of restrictions on April 26. Meanwhile, pubs, restaurants, bars, cafes and other hospitality businesses are reopening for outdoor service in Wales today for the … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon admits an independent Scotland in the EU WOULD mean a hard border with England

Nicola Sturgeon admits that Scottish independence WOULD mean a hard border with England if it rejoins the EU but claims businesses will not ‘suffer’ She said Scotland would try to negotiate arrangements to ‘keep trade flowing’  But unionists accused her of planning a ‘hammer blow’ for businesses   Tories said SNP ‘are clueless about the economic … Read more