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Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of working with “anyone so long as they support the break-up of the UK” after meeting Sinn Fein’s vice president at her official residence. The First Minister held talks with Michelle O’Neill at Bute House in Edinburgh, after Sinn Fein became the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time at the Stormont election earlier this month. Ms O’Neill could now become Northern Ireland’s first nationalist first minister, meaning two of the three devolved administrations would be led by parties determined to hold votes on leaving the UK. Ms Sturgeon is expected to unveil legislation shortly for a second independence referendum , to be staged next year, while Sinn Fein wants a vote on Irish reunification . It is understood the two leaders did not discuss their joint interest in secession, instead focusing on the cost of living crisis, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the formation of a new Northern Ireland Executive. … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon will work with anyone who supports the break-up of the UK, say Scottish Tories

Nicola Sturgeon announced on Friday she had tested positive for Covid, only hours after she held a meeting with Sinn Fein's vice president . The First Minister said she had the virus for the first time "after experiencing mild symptoms" and she would work from home in the coming days. Her disclosure came shortly after she held talks with Sinn Fein's Michelle O’Neill at Bute House in Edinburgh, after it became the largest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly for the first time. Earlier this week, Ms Sturgeon made a two-day trip to Washington at which she made a speech at a think tank and met congressional groups and Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives. Announcing she had the virus in a tweet, Ms Sturgeon said: Unfortunately I’ve tested positive for Covid this evening after experiencing mild symptoms. In line with @scotgov guidance, I’ll work from home over next few days, and hopefully be back out and about later next week. — Nicola … [Read more...] about Nicola Sturgeon tests positive for Covid

Partygate: ‘Moving on is offensive to me’ says SNP MP Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The SNP MP hit out at UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and dismissed the claim that the British people are past the partygate scandal. The Met Police said 83 people received a total of 126 fines while Boris Johnson was sparred any additional fines. Downing Street said the Prime Minister was told that there would be no further action against him. During BBC Question Time, Conservative MP Lucy Frazer defended Boris Johnson and said the Prime Minister had “move on and continue to deal with the challenges that are facing us”. Related articles Have your say: … [Read more...] about ‘So offensive!’ SNP MP hits out at ‘moving on from partygate’ claims as ‘Boris broke law’