West Lothian SNP councillors say First Minister was 'exemplary' They've been paying tribute to her following her resignation announcement earlier this week Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader Mr Swinney said the decision not to run came after he "thought carefully" about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was "right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country". Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023
After Nicola Sturgeon, what's next for Scottish independence? In the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation, it cannot be overlooked that she became leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after it had suffered a double blow. The party had failed to achieve its cherished goal of independence in 2014, and lost its (then) best asset, Alex Salmond. The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's resignation has echoes of Jacinda Ardern's exit The New Zealand PM cited burnout, while Sturgeon blamed the "brutality" of public life. Fortune · Feb 16, 2023
When did Nicola Sturgeon become First Minister of Scotland? The Scottish National Party leader drops a huge political bombshell by calling it quits and has ‘no obvious successor’ Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as First Minister including work as MSP for Glasgow Southside The First Minister of Scotland has today (February 15) stepped down from her role, citing that it was the "right timing" to allow someone else to take up her position. Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon praised by West Lothian SNP leader for 'exemplary leadership' Janet Campbell shares surprise at First Minister's resignation and praises premiership as " head and shoulders" above anyone else who has held the post Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2023
Perthshire MSP John Swinney praises First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she announces resignation The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has resigned saying she feels it is time to allow someone else a chance to lead, prompting the North Perthshire MSP and her deputy John Swinney to praise her time in power. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon, supporter of independence and trans rights, will resign Nicola Sturgeon will resign from her first minister post, she announced Wednesday. The move is prompting a new conversations about trans rights, independence and Jacinda Ardern. WEKU · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon resignation decision key points as First Minister leaves post Nicola Sturgeon is stepping down from her position as First Minister of Scotland, after over eight years as leader of the people - - here is all you need to know from her announcement. Glasgow Live · Feb 15, 2023
Key points from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation speech as First Minister steps down The First Minister of Scotland will be stepping down from her position after over eight years leading the people of Scotland - here is all you need to know from her announcement. Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2023
Scotland's independence champion Nicola Sturgeon announces shock resignation Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party, has announced her decision to resign after eight years leading the devolved government in Edinburgh. Radio France Internationale · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon ‘to stand down as Scotland’s First Minister’ Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as Scotland’s First Minister after eight years in the role, according to reports.The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader is expected to make the announcement in a news conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning.The BBC reported a source close to Ms Sturgeon saying: “She’s had… Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
Where to watch Nicola Sturgeon today as she resigns as SNP leader Scottish National Party leader expected to say she is standing down The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Scotland vows to challenge UK in court over gender law veto Scotland’s leader says she will take the British government to court over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their gender on official documents
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022 Flynn makes first appearance as SNP Westminster leader at PMQs The MP for Aberdeen South was elected to the role on Tuesday after defeating Alison Thewliss to replace Ian Blackford.
The Conversation · Dec 5, 2022 Ian Blackford resigns: five times the SNP's leader in Westminster used parliamentary rules to shake things up Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party’s leader in Westminster, has announced that he is resigning from the post. Having survived two attempts by his own MPs to remove him already this year, there is speculation that he has jumped before being forced out by his colleagues.
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2022 Who is Ian Blackford? Former SNP Westminster leader to stand down at next election Blackford said on Tuesday he had been “privileged and humbled” to serve as an MP for eight years
The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022 Scottish independence activists urge Sturgeon to ‘trust yes movement’ Campaigners support first minister’s ‘de facto referendum’ plan, while MPs and MSPs struggle to unite behind it
Reuters · Nov 23, 2022 Blow for Scottish nationalists as UK court rejects independence vote bid The Scottish government cannot hold a second referendum on independence without approval from the British parliament, the United Kingdom's top court ruled on Wednesday, dealing a hammer blow to nationalists' hopes of holding a vote next year.
Wales Online · Oct 17, 2022 Tories would be wiped out if election held tomorrow, veteran MP warns 'We'd be a smaller party than the Scottish National Party'
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 Tories facing wipeout as Labour takes 36-point lead in new poll Liz Truss’s party would be left with fewer seats than the SNP according to the record-breaking data
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022 UK Supreme Court hears case for Scottish independence vote Judges at the U.K.’s highest court have begun hearing evidence on whether Scotland’s Parliament can legislate to hold a second referendum on Scottish independence
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022 The Guardian view on the SNP’s gamble: taking on a popular Labour party Editorial: A Labour minority government would not be in Nicola Sturgeon’s pocket; more likely SNP MPs would be in Sir Keir Starmer’s
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon tells SNP conference: ‘We are the independence generation’ First minister promises ‘steady hand on tiller’ while offering reassurance to those opposed to UK exit