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Boris Johnson promises Nicola Sturgeon 'peace and goodwill' on Christmas lockdown rules
24.11.2020 - 00:49 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Prime Minister said there is "a very good discussion going on" with the devolved governments over the length of the festive break. Earlier on Monday Nicola Sturgeon said she wants to see only “a small number of households” to meet up over “a small number of days” over the festive period amid fears that looser restrictions will lead to a higher number of infections.
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01.12.2020 / 13:02
Boris Johnson faces huge Tory rebellion as Labour to abstain on new covid rules for England
plans are approved. Dozens of Tory MPs are furious their areas are being left under tight restrictions as England emerges from a nationwide lockdown.Up to 100 MP Tory MPs could refuse to back the measures despite an assurance they will get a review in January.Johnson is expected to win the Commons vote on the new rules but only because Labour and the SNP are to abstain on the measures.
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30.11.2020 / 22:17
Nicola Sturgeon says independence is 'inalienable' right for Scotland despite pandemic crisis warning
the crisis. She said the right to leaving the UK is "inalienable" and taunted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to try to block another pro-independence majority at Holyrood.
dailyrecord.co.uk
30.11.2020 / 18:26
Carol singing ban looms in Scotland as Nicola Sturgeon confirms guidance being drawn up for Christmas
festive tradition is the latest in line to fall victim to strict public health rules which already banned Halloween guising and bonfire night gatherings. The Scottish Government has not finalised the rules but carol singing is being reviewed along with other traditions, including popular Santa's grottos for children.Nicola Sturgeon said work is under way shortly after a Boris Johnson spokesman said permission was granted in England.
dailyrecord.co.uk
28.11.2020 / 13:37
Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland is 'on the cusp of history' with independence in sight
First Minister spoke ahead of her party’s annual conference today by telling members she has “never been so certain” the country will achieve independence.Her party is riding high in opinion polls and is widely tipped to win a majority of MSPs at next year's Holyrood election.That could set off a constitutional showdown with Westminster as the SNP uses its mandate to demand an IndyRef2 takes place.While Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said he will not allow another referendum on
dailyrecord.co.uk
26.11.2020 / 22:49
Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish independence referendum will happen in 'earlier part' of next parliamentary term
vote on the constitution. With the Nationalists currently soaring in the polls it means Boris Johnson could face huge pressure to allow an IndyRef2 to take place in the coming years - despite repeatedly saying he would not.
dailyrecord.co.uk
26.11.2020 / 17:25
Christmas lockdown rules in Scotland confirmed with cap set on people who can meet
festive break between December 23 and 27. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon agreed the basic UK-wide plan but urged caution and wants to keep gatherings to a minimum.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
23.11.2020 / 13:07
When is Boris Johnson announcing new lockdown measures today?
Boris Johnson will set out plans for a strengthened three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions to replace the national lockdown in England.The Prime Minister will also detail a limited relaxation in the rules for over Christmas, which would allow a small number of households to be able to mix for a set number of days.However Mr Johnson is not expected to be currently in a position to give the specifics.The PM will make a statement today in the Commons at 3.30pm to MPs, however he will appear
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.11.2020 / 22:03
Boris Johnson facing revolt 'from up to 70 Tory MPs' over tough new restrictions when lockdown ends
with reports today that it will include a continued ban on household mixing and more areas in the highest category of restrictions.But Mr Johnson faces the threat of a backbench rebellion as dozens of Tory MPs have said they will not back the measures without scientific evidence they 'will save more lives than they cost'.A letter from the Covid recovery group (CRG) is said to have been signed by 70 Conservative MPs.Only the chairs Mark Harper and Steve Baker have been publicly identified so
dailyrecord.co.uk
21.11.2020 / 18:06
Boris Johnson slams Nicola Sturgeon's SNP for 'focusing on separation' during pandemic
pandemic, says Boris Johnson.The Prime Minister sent a message to the SNP on 'rebuilding' the UK 'from its ravages' in the wake of the pandemic that's killed over 50,000 Brits this year so far.Johnson insisted that this was no time for Scots to contemplate 'division or distraction about our national constitution'.The PM also slammed Nicola Sturgeon for her 'focus on separation' and vented that it 'had to stop'.His address was during a Scottish Conservative virtual conference.It comes days after
dailyrecord.co.uk
20.11.2020 / 13:47
Douglas Ross clash with Boris Johnson in Tory devolution row
Scottish Tory leader said he had been in touch with the Prime Minister following his damaging exchange with Tory MPs from the north of England this week. Ross and other Scottish Tories were left furious when Johnson was caught out telling MPs on a zoom call that devolution had been Tony Blair's "biggest mistake".In a BBC interview Ross said: "Yes, I’ve been in touch with the Prime Minister this week, but don’t share what we discuss.