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Jeremy Kyle has come under fire after calling Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon ‘that horrible woman up north’ during Uncensored. The 57-year-old is standing in for Piers Morgan on his TalkTV show while he films in America for the summer and he certainly did not shy away from controversy on Wednesday’s episode. Joined by political commentator Marina Purkiss and broadcaster Emma Webb, the former The Jeremy Kyle Show presenter discussed the soaring cost of living – which has reached crisis point. It comes after a dire prediction stated the annual energy bill is likely to hit £4,266 for the average household in the UK. However, apparently brushing aside record-breaking inflation rates , Jeremy said: ‘I think this cost of living crisis, and this taking the electorate for granted is going to cast the Tories into the wilderness for years and my theory is that horrible woman up north is going to start. What’s her name? Nicola Sturgeon, she’ll be in power in a … [Read more...] about ‘This is why Scotland should leave the UK!’ Jeremy Kyle slammed for calling Nicola Sturgeon ‘that horrible woman up north’

By Philip Sim Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Nicola Sturgeon's future is again the subject of speculation after the first minister said during an Edinburgh Fringe interview that she had not yet decided whether she would lead the SNP into the next Scottish Parliament election. She also stated clearly that she is "up for the challenge" and is looking forward to a fresh independence referendum - but with her cards on the table about that vote, we may be already at the point where we can map out what her future looks like. It is inextricably linked to the issue of independence - and how that plays out is likely to be the defining act of her career. Why has this come up again? First of all, if Nicola Sturgeon is reading this, I imagine she is already rolling her eyes. Her latest comments were made during a fairly light-hearted Edinburgh … [Read more...] about Is indyref2 showdown Nicola Sturgeon’s last stand?

By James Cook Published 30 June Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Dust off the placards. Unpack the soapbox. Grab your cagoule. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has fired the starting gun in another referendum campaign — so here we go, right? Not so fast. Many supporters of independence describe the run up to the 2014 poll - when Scotland voted to stick with the UK by 55% to 45% - as exhilarating and optimistic. Plenty of their opponents recall feelings of exclusion and sadness. Either way, it is hard to deny that politics came alive that year. For a while the nation crackled with energy as campaigners for and against independence debated poverty and pensions in the nation's parks and plazas. BBC iPlayer - Independence: Why Scotland could vote again Is indyref2 Nicola Sturgeon's biggest political gamble? Some of that enthusiasm persists in … [Read more...] about Scottish independence: How will indyref2 compare with 2014?

Published 22 June 2016 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Leading names from both sides of the EU referendum have traded blows in a live TV debate at Wembley Arena on the eve of the final day of campaigning. The BBC's Great Debate featured almost two hours of questions on immigration, the economy and sovereignty. Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson repeatedly clashed with Boris Johnson in front of an audience of thousands and accused his Leave side of "lying". Mr Johnson said Remain "keep talking down our country". Voters go to the polls from 07:00 BST on Thursday, to decide whether the UK should stay in or leave the European Union. Follow updates with BBC EU Referendum Live Five key moments from the Great Debate The UK's EU vote: All you need to know EU referendum issues guide: Explore the arguments Ms Davidson, who gave the closing statement … [Read more...] about EU referendum: Leave and Remain clash in BBC Great Debate