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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...

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Nicola 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...

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Sturgeon 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Alex 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...

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Nicola 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...

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SNP 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...

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Alex 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...

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'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...

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Nicola 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....

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Nicola 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...

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The 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...

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Mhairi 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...

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Nicola 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...

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New 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...

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Scottish 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...

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Nicola 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,...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Scottish 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...

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Nicola 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...

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UPDATE 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...

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SNP 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...

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SNP'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...

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Nicola 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....

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Nicola 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...

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Noticing Nicola: SNP leader makes mark in race

Share PhotoReddit✉ 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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,...

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SNP 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...

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Stewart 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...

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Nicola 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...

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SNP 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...

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First 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...

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Scottish 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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....

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola Sturgeon confirmed as next leader of the SNP

Sturgeon will replace Alex Salmond next month and will become Scotland’s first female first minister...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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...

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Nicola 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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