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Boris Johnson took the "attitude" that Scotland could not have one (desp Continue Reading 17 Matt Jennings He said: "Let's not kid ourselves: Johnson was never fit to hold high office. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Sturgeon's argument was effective. In other areas in England, schools were given the power to recommend face mask be worn in communal areas. He said: No strong reason against in corridors etc, and no very strong reasons for, before adding: So agree not worth an argument.. The force said the alleged comments are wholly unacceptable, and referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Ms Sturgeon is the first woman ever to serve as Scotlands First Minister, having served in the role since 2014 following the departure of her former ally Alex Salmond. Scotland's first minister has said it is an 'unsustainable proposition' for Johnson to act as an interim prime minister. Ms Sturgeon tweeted a . To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. However, at the time Ms Sturgeon accepted 135,605 . She entered into full-time politics in 1999 when she was elected to the new Holyrood parliament in 1999, as a Glasgow regional MSP. This is flat wrong.". Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. During his resignation speech in Downing Street, he said: "It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that party and therefore a new prime minister. Britons enraged by EU Commissioner's vaccine claims on Marr Show, Absolutely no need for more vaccines! Commission refuses Russia help, George Galloway spots 'separatist' plot as Scots escape census, Boris Johnson has 'declared war' on devolution - former First Minister, Nicola sturgeon poll scottish independece latest Scotland news, Tories plan to derail SNP's independence dream and 'get rid of them', Sturgeon faces fight for her job as damning reports to be released, Catastrophe for Sturgeon as Scots say independence poll not priority. Mr Johnson wrote: Folks I am about to asked about masks in schools. Sir Patrick said in a WhatsApp message in August 2020 that implementing the measure had not been 'easy or very effective'. hide caption. nicola sturgeon nicknamesNitro Acoustic. This would put her above the 150,000 Boris Johnson - who last year sources say bemoaned that he was underpaid - is thought to receive. SNP leadership contender Ash Regan announces 'bonkers' currency plan for independent Scotland. She also acknowledged there would be backlash, saying, "I'm not expecting violins here.". Mr Hancock "enthusiastically accepted" the advice from Sir Chris on April 14. "And I've today appointed a Cabinet to serve, as I will, until a new leader is in place. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Updates? Mr Ross was speaking after Mr Johnson indicated he would resign, but before he made his statement outside 10 Downing Street. SNP has 'no obvious successor' to Nicola Sturgeon as support for independence hovers around 50%, British Gas profits triple as Scots politicians make renewed call for 'proper' windfall tax, Five times Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish football crossed paths during First Minister's reign, The leaked WhatsApp messages suggested that Boris Johnson was influenced to bring in face masks in English schools because of Nicola Sturgeon. Should the inquiry clear Ms Sturgeon, she will soon begin campaigning for the May 6 Holyrood elections. Neil Wilson, also known as Neil Canney, was found seriously wounded after he was targeted at his house on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday. Last modified on Thu 7 Jul 2022 12.53BST, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every Around two-thirds are happy with how the Scottish Government has dealt with communicating decisions and the vaccine rollout. The guidance was withdrawn in May 2021 and then reintroduced again in January 2022 to combat the surge of the omicron variant and withdrawn again a fortnight later. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. In August 2018 a Scottish tabloid reported that Salmond was the target of a pair of sexual harassment complaints stemming from incidents dating to his time as first minister in 2013. She spearheaded the SNP campaign for reelection in Holyrood in 2011, getting the party what was an unprecedented majority at the time, dismantling a number of Labour strongholds within the country. Why, a healthy dollop of virtue-signalling, of course. If the First Minister has not quit her post by Tuesday, Mr Ross will demand a vote of no confidence in parliament on Wednesday. Scotland is still heading towards independence. All rights reserved. Sturgeon used the opportunity to discuss her country's largely non-conservative stance and need for a permanent alternative to Westminster, saying: 'Scotland will replace one prime minister they didn't vote for with another that they didn't vote for. Ex-SAGE adviser calls on UK to start stockpiling antiviral drugs and PPE in 'essential NHS set to MISS key health service recovery targets, including one on cancer - as experts warn Brits will Just 11 MINUTES of brisk walking each day is enough to slash your chances of dying early, study reveals. Get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter. Is Keir trolling Boris with his next hire? Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. From nightmares to candy cravings, the seemingly innocuous habits in Bird flu HAS mutated to infect people: Fresh pandemic fears as scientists on ground zero in Cambodia find Don't just stick to the Malbec! Neil Wilson was found seriously injured on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday morning. ", Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross: "I believe the best option maybe is to have an interim PM.". First, its worth noting that in 2021Boris Johnson had atotal salary of 157,372 less than that of Nicola Sturgeon who earned 163,229, even if she subsequently returned a chunk of that back. His communications director, Lee Cain, asked why Downing Street would "want to have the fight on not having masks in certain school settings". SNP vows to hold independence referendum at end of pandemic, Scottish MP claimed hotel expenses during lockdown-breaking trip, Sturgeon LIED to Scots, treats Scotland as her private fiefdom COMMENT, First she divided Britain now she's divided Scotland Sturgeon must go. While the measures were loosened as time wore on, the prolonged isolation affected people's psychological well-being, with more than a third of those who were shielding reporting a deterioration in mental health, according to the Office of National Statistics. On the one hand, Thatcher showed that a forceful woman could reach the top in politics, but, on the other hand, she had imposed deeply conservative policies to which the teenage Sturgeon was fiercely opposed. More info. Is there a lesson for other politicians? Sturgeon had already announced the compulsory wearing of face masks in corridors and communal areas in Scottish secondary schools and in August 2020. Since then, she has revived plans for Scottish Independence with huge backing from the Scottish people - with opinion polls almost universally supporting the break away from the United Kingdom. Schools north of the border begin the school year earlier than those in England. A spokesman for Mr Hancock said: "These stolen messages have been doctored to create a false story that Matt rejected clinical advice on care home testing. In the wake of these developments, Sturgeon made a surprising announcement on February 15, 2023, that she would be resigning as SNP leader and first minister, not because of mounting pressure in response to her handling of these issues but because she felt that she could no longer bring the energy to her job that was necessary to perform it. The guidance at the time applied to a third of a million pupils in secondary schools in Greater Manchester, parts of Lancashire, West Yorkshire, and Leicester. The decision prompted a backlash with one headteacher complaining that masks mean mayhem. Supporters of the bill rejectedas fearmongering opponents claims that gender self-recognition could allow predatory men entre to spaces intended for women, but debate over the issue grew more heated when a transgender woman who was convicted as a rapist was jailed in a womens prison and then subsequently was transferred to a mens facility. Mr Case then said unless Sir Chris and Sir Patrick Vallance, the Chief Scientific Adviser, "are willing to go out and say WHO and Scots are wrong", he thought "some nervous parents will freak out" about it happening in Scotland, but not England, according to the Telegraph. Boris Johnson introduced face masks in English schools after he was advised it was "not worth an argument" with Nicola Sturgeon over the issue, according to reports. He added: "This is a party that is rotten to the core, that allowed a cheat, a charlatan, a man devoid of any principles or any values to become the prime minister of this country - and they inflicted his carnage on this country for years.". As of April 2015, the salary for the First Minister of Scotland was decided as being 144,687 per year. Sturgeons political aspirations emerged at an early age. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The wearing of face masks in schools was introduced in English schools after Boris Johnson was told it was "not worth an argument" with Nicola Sturgeon.The former prime minister pursued the policy . The Conservative chief has negative ratings across the board - with his popularity plummeting since last December's resounding election victory. Read ourcoronavirus live blogfor the latest news & updates. Nicola Sturgeon: How can small countries have a global impact? Trust in the Conservatives has gone and it won't be coming back.". And her improved perception south of the border is even more dramatic in the north of England - where she has gone from a rating of -38 to five points. Is he in the SNP? In fact they have increased fines for flouting. Nicola Sturgeon is more popular than Boris Johnson in England, Boris Johnson's popularity ratings have plummeted since last December, Boris Johnson demands test and trace improvements after just one in seven get Covid results back in 24hrs, Leaked Tory memo warns PM cant keep rejecting second Scottish independence referendum demands as poll support rises, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Cancel any time. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign after more than eight years as head of the country's government. "We have a huge number of vacancies that now I am not sure even the PM in an interim basis can fill. Neither of them will feel sick when their monthly direct debit rises again, or despair when . Smokers in Lanarkshire can get help to kick the habit ahead of No Smoking Day. Watch: ministers considered exterminating all cats in Covid, Harry, Meghan and the rise and fall of the folie deux, The importance of exposing Matt Hancocks WhatsApp messages. 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Ms Sturgeon added: "It is just an unsustainable proposition to say he will continue to inhabit Number 10. And the Tories won more than 70% of the mayoral vote in Tees Valley - an area that used to vote Labour. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Wednesday that she would step down. 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