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Kate Forbes Represents A Societal Attitude Change Towards Religious Politicians 

February 24, 2023February 25, 2023

Despite not being alone in being a member of the Free Church and the SNP, some say Forbes comments have ended her leadership campaign before it has begun.…

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After Eight Years and Five Prime Ministers, Nicola Sturgeon Resigns as First Minister Of Scotland

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

After having “enjoyed approval ratings for 8 years that most leaders would give their right arm for”, the First Minister has resigned. …

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National/News/Politics

BREAKING: First Minister set to resign later today

February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland since 2014 will resign.
It is not explicitly stated why.…

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National/Politics

Masks in Scotland: Sturgeon criticised and the end of the mandate

April 19, 2022April 23, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon faces criticism since a video of her without a face covering went viral days before mask laws were lifted. Is it too soon for Scotland to lift mask restrictions?…

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Sturgeon re-selected as First Minister by MSP’s

May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has been selected by MSP's as their candidate for First Minister of Scotland…

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coronavirus/National/News/news/Politics

Sturgeon cleared of ministerial code breach in independent inquiry

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

An independent inquiry has cleared the First Minister of knowingly breaching ministerial code during involvement in Salmond case…

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Sturgeon gives evidence to inquiry concerning Salmond investigation, apologises for “serious mistakes”

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

The First Minister gave evidence to the inquiry committee concerning unlawful conduct in the Salmond scandal at Holyrood earlier today.…

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Sturgeon responds to SNP resignations amidst transphobic allegations

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021

Nicola Sturgeon has took to social media in an impromptu address to young SNP members and the public alike amidst transphobia accusations.…

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coronavirus/News/Politics

Four areas of Scotland added to Tier 3 in COVID update

November 10, 2020November 14, 2020

The latest COVID briefing from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sees four areas of Scotland move from level 2 to level 3 restrictions.…

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News/Politics

SQA results: University Chancellor urges Sturgeon and Swinney to “get it fixed or go”

August 9, 2020August 9, 2020

The former First Minister and University Chancellor gave his view on the recent SQA controversy.…

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