Nicola Sturgeon's first year as first minister and SNP leader
September 2014 was a busy month for Nicola Sturgeon. First she was elected Alex Salmond's successor as leader of the SNP, the party she had joined as a teenager. A few days later, the new SNP leader...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon takes over as SNP leader from Alex Salmond
14 November 2014 Last updated at 08:16 GMT Nicola Sturgeon is to formally take over the leadership of the SNP from Alex Salmond. She will be confirmed in the post as the SNP's annual conference gets...
View ArticleSturgeon vows that Scotland will be independent as she is confirmed as next...
Scottish nationalists yesterday cleared the way for Nicola Sturgeon, a prominent figure in the failed independence bid in last month’s referendum, to become...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon: New leader of Scottish National Party vows fight for...
In her first speech as leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon has vowed that “Scotland will become an independent country”. Speaking at Perth Concert Hall Ms Sturgeon ruled out any...
View ArticleAlex Salmond contradicts Nicola Sturgeon by calling SNP election success a...
Alex Salmond has opened up the prospect of another referendum in Scotland, saying that the SNP’s landslide victory in the general election was a “staging post” on the way to independence. It was the...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon becomes Scotland's first minister
20 November 2014 Last updated at 18:49 GMT The SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has been sworn in as Scotland's first minister. She replaces Alex Salmond, following her election to the role by MSPs. Ms...
View ArticleSNP leader Nicole Sturgeon offers to help Labour’s Ed Miliband to become...
The Scottish National Party leader has offered to help British Labour party leader Ed Miliband become prime minister, while raising the possibility of seeking another independence referendum after...
View ArticleAlex Salmond tells Nicola Sturgeon she will 'make history'
14 November 2014 Last updated at 16:35 GMT Alex Salmond has bowed out as leader of the SNP during the party conference in Perth. During a speech to delegates, Mr Salmond said: "As one era ends so...
View Article'The SNP will never go into coalition with the Conservatives,' Nicola...
The Scottish National Party (SNP) will not enter a coalition with the Conservatives after the general election, Nicola Sturgeon has vowed. Alex Salmond’s former party is likely to be one of few options...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon becomes Scottish National Party leader
London, November 14: Nicola Sturgeon Friday took over the leadership of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from Alex Salmond, the outspoken Scottish first minister who had led the SNP for over 20 years....
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon backed by former SNP leader Gordon Wilson to replace Salmond
Former SNP leader Gordon Wilson has said there is no doubt that Nicola Sturgeon will be the next leader of the party. Mr Wilson said the current deputy first minister was the outstanding candidate to...
View ArticleThe SNP has a formidable new leader in Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon, the new leader of the SNP, has described Alex Salmond as “a hard act to follow”. Which indeed he will be. But Ms Sturgeon is no less committed than he was to the creation of an...
View ArticleMhairi Black to lead SNP youth campaign as Nicola Sturgeon puts 16 and...
Mhairi Black will spearhead the SNP’s youth campaign in next year’s Scottish parliament elections as 16 and 17-year-olds are given the vote for the first time. Nicola Sturgeon said the participation of...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon urged to explain SNP position on second independence vote
David Mundell, Scottish secretary, challenges first minister to be clearer on party’s referendum policy after Alex Salmond said second vote is inevitable...
View ArticleNew Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon makes gender equality pledge
The newly elected first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has pledged to deliver greater opportunities for women. Ms Sturgeon, the first female to hold the post, also vowed to tackle low pay and...
View ArticleScottish referendum: Nicola Sturgeon to run for SNP leader job
Nicola Sturgeon has launched her bid to replace Alex Salmond as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland. Speaking in Glasgow, Ms Sturgeon said she was "more convinced than ever" that Scotland would...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon to become Scottish first minister
Nicola Sturgeon is expected to be voted in as Scotland's first minister by parliament later, after Alex Salmond stepped down from the role. Ms Sturgeon, who would be the first woman to hold the post,...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon named next leader of Scottish National Party to replace Alex...
Nicola Sturgeon has been named to succeed Alex Salmond as the next leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), after she was named as the sole candidate for the party’s leadership elections. Mr...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon will "wear own shoes" as SNP leader
24 September 2014 Last updated at 10:44 BST Nicola Sturgeon has announced her plan to run for the leadership of the Scottish National Party, and to become Scotland's First Minister. Her decision...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon takes over from Alex Salmond as Scottish First Minister
Nationalist Nicola Sturgeon has been named Scotland's First Minister after a vote in the region's parliament, becoming the first woman to take on the role. The former lawyer, aged 44, was appointed...
View ArticleScottish referendum: Nicola Sturgeon edges closer to SNP leadership
The chances of Nicola Sturgeon becoming the new leader of the Scottish National Party increased last night after Mike Russell, the Scottish Parliament’s Education Secretary, told The Independent on...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon to Replace Alex Salmond as Scottish First Minister: Reports
MOSCOW, October 15 (RIA Novosti) - Scottish Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will replace Alex Salmond as head of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and become Scotland's first-ever...
View ArticleUPDATE 1-Nicola Sturgeon to become leader of Scottish nationalists - party says
(Adds detail, quote, context) LONDON Oct 15 (Reuters) - Scottish nationalist Nicola Sturgeon will succeed Alex Salmond as leader, the Scottish National Party said on Wednesday after she was the only...
View ArticleSNP could hold balance of power in Westminster, says Nicola Sturgeon
New leader suggests Labour would have to rethink austerity and Trident renewal and devolve real powers in return for support...
View ArticleSNP's Nicola Sturgeon rallies faithful to independence cause
Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon has told supporters Scotland will become independent. Ms Sturgeon said “new hope and opportunity” has already sprung from September’s...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon to become leader of Scottish nationalists: party says
LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish nationalist Nicola Sturgeon will succeed Alex Salmond as leader, the Scottish National Party said on Wednesday after she was the only candidate nominated as party leader....
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon: 'Enormous privilege' to lead SNP
15 October 2014 Last updated at 11:47 BST Nicola Sturgeon is to become the new leader of the SNP, and Scotland's first female first minister. The current deputy first minister was the only candidate to...
View ArticleNoticing Nicola: SNP leader makes mark in race
Share PhotoReddit✉ Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon holds a copy of the party's manifesto during its launch in Edinburgh, Scotland, Monday April 20, 2015. Britain will vote in a general...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon: Leader on the slow road to her stone of destiny
Just a few streets away from the Perth kirk where the Reformation firebrand John Knox delivered a sermon in 1559 that sparked riots, Nicola Sturgeon will make her own history next month by becoming...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon: Leader on slow road to her stone of destiny
Just a few streets away from the Perth kirk where the Reformation firebrand John Knox delivered a sermon in 1559 that sparked riots, Nicola Sturgeon will make her own history next month by becoming...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon to become new SNP leader
Nicola Sturgeon will succeed Alex Salmond as leader of the SNP, after becoming the only person to put her name forward for the job. Ms Sturgeon, also set to become Scotland's first female first...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon to run for SNP leader job
Nicola Sturgeon will launch her bid to replace Alex Salmond as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland, making clear she still backs independence. Ms Sturgeon, currently her party's deputy leader,...
View ArticleSNP leader Nicola Sturgeon offers to help Labour’s Ed Miliband to become...
The Scottish National Party leader has offered to help British Labour party leader Ed Miliband become prime minister, while raising the possibility of seeking another independence referendum after...
View ArticleStewart Hosie: SNP under First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
20 November 2014 Last updated at 14:48 GMT The SNP is going to "stay in the centre" under Nicola Sturgeon, said the party's new deputy leader. Stewart Hosie MP claimed the newly-elected first minister...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon to become leader of Scottish nationalists
Scottish nationalist Nicola Sturgeon will succeed Alex Salmond as leader, the Scottish National Party said today after she was the only candidate nominated as party leader. After Scots voted 55-45 per...
View ArticleSNP leader Nicola Sturgeon rallies faithful to independence cause
Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon has told supporters Scotland will become independent. Ms Sturgeon said “new hope and opportunity” has already sprung from September’s...
View ArticleFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon to receive Royal Warrant
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon is due to be formally sworn in as Scotland's first minister in front of senior judges at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Ms Sturgeon, who was elected to the role by MSPs...
View ArticleScottish ministers 'back Sturgeon as next first minister'
21 September 2014 From the section Scotland politics Seven cabinet ministers say they will back Nicola Sturgeon, if she stands as Alex Salmond's successor Almost every member of the Scottish cabinet...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon To Become First Female First Minister Of Scotland
LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Scottish nationalist Nicola Sturgeon will succeed Alex Salmond as leader, the Scottish National Party said on Wednesday after she was the only candidate nominated as party...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon sworn in as first female head of Scottish gov't
LONDON - Scotland's first female First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was on Thursday formally sworn in as the head of the Scottish government at the Court of Session in Edinburgh....
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon elected SNP leader
14 November 2014 Last updated at 10:51 GMT Nicola Sturgeon has been formally announced as successor to Alex Salmond as leader of the SNP at the party conference in Perth. Alex Salmond announced his...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon is elected first minister of Scotland
19 November 2014 Last updated at 15:33 GMT SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has been elected as Alex Salmond's successor as first minister of Scotland. The leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon confirmed as next leader of the SNP
Sturgeon will replace Alex Salmond next month and will become Scotland’s first female first minister...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon to be appointed SNP leader
Nicola Sturgeon is to formally take over the leadership of the SNP from Alex Salmond. She will be confirmed in the post as the SNP's annual conference gets under way in Perth, before being voted in as...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon sworn in as first minister of Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon will be officially sworn in as Scotland’s first minister today. Ms Sturgeon (44) succeeds Alex Salmond who announced he would step down after a majority of voters rejected independence...
View ArticleNicola Sturgeon's first day as first minister
Nicola Sturgeon has begun her journey as the first female first minister of Scotland. Ms Sturgeon has already taken over the role of leader of the Scottish National Party, after Alex Salmond stepped...
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