Nicola Sturgeon
Total 14 Posts
A decade of polls suggests Scotland’s new first minister Humza Yousaf will struggle to deliver independence, just like Nicola Sturgeon
5 min read
The SNP’s new leader only just squeaked over the line against his rivals, which is a bad sign for his ambition to take Scotland out of the UK.
Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Theresa May (and soon Nicola Sturgeon): the strange backbench lives of former national leaders
5 min read
Former national leaders Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Theresa May have all stepped back from power, but remain active in their respective backbenches.
Nicola Sturgeon resigns: The end of an era
6 min read
After 8 years as First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon resigns with dignity and maturity to promote unity and leave behind a legacy of approval ratings her opponents can only dream of. A shock to many, her departure marks the end of an era in Scottish politics.
Nicola Sturgeon resignation: The unanswered questions for Scotland and the SNP she leaves behind
5 min read
What does the future hold for Scottish independence and the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon?
Holyrood’s death by a thousand Tory cuts
5 min read
In a recent interview with the News Agents podcast, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that she is no longer 100% certain that the Conservatives would not attempt to abolish the Scottish Parliament
UK supreme court rules Scotland cannot call a second independence referendum – the decision explained
5 min read
The Scottish government wanted to trigger a second independence vote without consulting Westminster but that has been deemed not legally permissible.
Scottish independence: How Nicola Sturgeon’s pledge to rejoin the EU could impact a referendum vote
4 min read
Recent polling indicates that the EU question is central in the minds of Scottish independence voters.