Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear Scotland’s independence movement needs a new leader — and a new plan The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Sadiq Khan says he will take ‘no lectures’ from Boris Johnson over Ulez plans Mr Johnson has urged people to stop the mayor’s ‘mad expansion plan’ which aims to boost London’s air quality. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chairman ‘untenable’, says former TV news boss Exclusive: ‘Ever-stronger sense end credits are about to roll,’ says Roger Mosey The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Nadine Dorries says 'nothing was formidable' about Nicola Sturgeon in goodbye tweet OUTGOING Tory MP and Boris Johnson loyalist Nadine Dorries has claimed that Nicola Sturgeon “destabilised Scotland and the Union”. The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern – what two shock resignations tell us about good leadership Leading two small countries on opposite sides of the planet, Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern have both won widespread respect and admiration for their strong, courageous and determined leadership. They are both women who have smashed through glass ceilings to reach the summit. The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023
Vast artwork unveiled to mark decade since Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s air pollution linked death Her mother is calling on MPs to back the ‘Ella’s Law’ bill, which would improve air quality Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023
Less than a third of public believe UK is being run with integrity ONLY a third of the public believes the UK Government is running the country properly, competently and seriously, according to a new poll. The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023
Anyone who criticises Sturgeon should remember charlatans who have inflicted chaos on British people Regardless of individual policies, Sturgeon has been a popular leader of her country and of the SNP, with opinion polls regularly putting her top compared with her rivals. Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon, the independence champion doomed to fall short of her dream The first minister has dominated politics in Scotland for most of the past decade – but she has paid a price The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Memorable moments of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon says she is too divisive to continue leading Scotland. Take a look at some of the moments that defined her career. ABC News · Feb 15, 2023
The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: Brexit is never ‘done’ Editorial: The promise that secured election victory for Boris Johnson was a lie. The UK’s relationship with Europe is a constant negotiation The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023
Starmer is right to stop Corbyn standing for Labour at the next election – but he mustn’t purge dissent As Labour leaves special measures imposed to tackle antisemitism, it must move on: but in a way that embraces wide debate, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023
The key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's time as First Minister NICOLA Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland’s First Minister having spent more than eight years in the role. The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Boris Johnson joins fight against expanding London’s Ulez - after creating first zone ‘You do not need an outer London emission zone - it’s inner London that has the emission problem’, said the former Mayor of London Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon's key moments and controversies as First Minister dramatically quits Love her or loathe her, Nicola Sturgeon has become one of the most-recognised figures in UK politics in decades, and has never been afraid to stand up to the government in Westminster
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Six in 10 say UK not being run competently or with integrity, says poll An Ipsos poll found Sir Keir Starmer is more trusted to tell the truth than the Prime Minister.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023 Wednesday briefing: What we know about a potential Brexit breakthrough for Northern Ireland In today’s newsletter: A deal on the NI protocol could be imminent. How confident are we that it could be finalised – and what’s next?
The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell second on 'political power couple' list NICOLA Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell have been ranked second on a list of “Britain’s political power couples”.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 As Rishi Sunak concludes tortuous Northern Ireland deal, Boris Johnson watches and waits The prime minister has an easier ride than his predecessors on a deal with Brussels – provided Johnson likes it
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023 Tories should fight next election on 'culture wars and trans debate', says Lee Anderson Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson, who was promoted by Rishi Sunak last week, said the Tories would likely put a 'mix of culture wars and trans debate' at the heart of its general election offer
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 What is the Northern Ireland protocol? Rishi Sunak in Belfast as optimism grows over new deal to reform trade rules
Salon · Feb 14, 2023 Media spin fueling Ukraine stalemate As a proxy war between Russia and the U.S. drags on, neither side is telling the truth — and the media plays along
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023 Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby says BBC chairman must quit over Boris Johnson loan row BBC chairman Richard Sharp apologised for introducing Canadian businessman Sam Blyth to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case in 2020 when Mr Blyth was offering to guarantee a loan for the ex-PM
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 BBC chair should quit over Boris Johnson loan, veteran broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby says Senior broadcaster says row is doing ‘a great deal of damage’ to the corporation
France 24 · Feb 14, 2023 Will a deal with the UK allow Kyiv to make Western weapons in Ukraine? British arms executives have reportedly travelled to Kyiv for discussions to set up joint ventures to manufacture British arms and military vehicles in Ukraine. Analysts agree that such a deal is on the cards, with the UK as Ukraine’s leading partner due to their close ties – and that such…