ALEX Salmond yesterday accused Nicola Sturgeon of failing Scotland. And he claimed her allies plotted to kill off his career in a “malicious scheme”. The former First Minister said Scotland was also not fit for independence with Ms Sturgeon as SNP leader . His Scottish Parliament inquiry evidence exposed the bitter civil war between the former friends before elections which could lead to another referendum. Allies of Miss Sturgeon face claims they tried to get ex-SNP chief Mr Salmond jailed over sex assaults. He was cleared at trial. Yesterday, Mr Salmond said he had no doubt Ms Sturgeon broke the ministerial code by misrepresenting a meeting where the allegations against him first surfaced. Most read in Politics Live Blog POLITICS LIVE Boris Johnson says home working 'won't be new norm' and offices will re-open FOR THE NORTH PM hints North is set for major rail boost to build UK back from the pandemic … [Read more...] about Ex-SNP boss Alex Salmond accuses his successor Nicola Sturgeon of failing Scotland
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Move over Mrs Hinch, the celeb home accounts you MUST follow – from Rochelle Humes to Lucy Mecklenburgh
INSTAGRAM and Pinterest have long been our go-to for dreamy home interior inspiration. But whether you're looking to spruce up your own pad or not, these stars have become known for their luxurious home designs as much as their founding fame - so they're definitely worth a follow. There's no denying that Mrs Hinch' s all-grey home is the ultimate house goals. In fact, now with over four million Instagram followers and four self titled books, it's safe to say her home and cleaning tips have won over the nation. Similarly, her pal Stacey Solomon , 31 - who first appeared on X Factor many moons ago - has become the go-to for clever home hacks and notable 'Tap to Tidy" Instagram stories. But they aren't the only stars who have a dedicated home account, as the growing admiration for home interiors has seen stars such as Rochelle Humes and Lucy Mecklenburgh share their love for design online. If luxe home decor tickles your fancy (even if you don't have the budget … [Read more...] about Move over Mrs Hinch, the celeb home accounts you MUST follow – from Rochelle Humes to Lucy Mecklenburgh
Boris Johnson hints North is set for major rail boost to build Britain back from the pandemic
BORIS Johnson hinted the north is set for a major infrastructure boost to railroad the nation to build back from the pandemic. The PM , speaking to railway chiefs yesterday, outlined plans to speed up major projects saying he wants the Department for Transport (DfT) and Network Rail ‘to halve the time and slash the cost’ of projects. He said: “We know that it is by infrastructure, innovation and skills, we will spread opportunity around the country. “We know the good efficient mass transit systems are the great social and economic levers and bringers of hope. “It's thanks to your efforts that post-coved, post- Brexit Britain will be propelled by a new generation of electric or even hydrogen trains whizzing down the ringing grooves of change as I think [the poet] Tennyson puts it. “Reopening Beeching lines, renewing the very musculoskeletal system of the country.” Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris added: “The whole country has relied on the transport industry … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson hints North is set for major rail boost to build Britain back from the pandemic
Girl could die from fitting 13 times a day with condition ’caused by bullying’
A teenage girl faces sudden death on a daily basis as a result of a condition that her family believes is caused by bullying. Kayleigh O'Connor, 18, has a rare problem called non-epileptic attack disorder, or NEAD. Each day, she can suffer up to 13 seizures a day. As a result, she can seriously hurt herself, and has a catalogue of injuries including falling down the stairs, scalding herself and banging her head on a table. Kayleigh, from West Bromwich, also suffers from Todd's Paralysis - which can lead to stroke-like symptoms, robbing the teenager of the use of her left side and affecting her speech for up to three days. NEAD cannot be treated by medication, only therapy, reports Birmingham Live . And it's a condition that her family believes was triggered by bullying. In fact, things got so bad that Kayleigh was forced to change schools. Kayleigh can have up to nine fits in a row and can stop breathing during extreme episodes. She had two seizures on Monday … [Read more...] about Girl could die from fitting 13 times a day with condition ’caused by bullying’
Militant teachers hatching last-minute strike plot to disrupt re-opening of schools
MILITANT teachers are hatching a last-minute strike plot to disrupt the full re-opening of schools, we can reveal. Hard-line union activist Martin Powell-Davies is backing industrial action ballots on the eve of all kids returning to class. ⚠️ Read our UK schools reopening live blog for the latest news & updates In a rallying call, he says school chiefs will be “failing in their responsibilities” on health and safety grounds by opening their doors if Covid cases don’t drop dramatically. The executive body of the 450,000-strong National Education Union has been called on to back his plans. Powell-Davies, who is campaigning to be deputy general secretary, believes there should be a phased transition to a full re-opening. He is demanding class sizes of just 50 per cent and that school openings are triggered only once there are falling local infection rates . He said: “If those decisions are not met then employers will be failing in their duties. They … [Read more...] about Militant teachers hatching last-minute strike plot to disrupt re-opening of schools