British Independent Film Awards Announce Their Nominations

Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King jr and Mahatma Ghandi. He wrote: "People who did not ask for a referendum from their oppressors before they demanded freedom." His comment was taken by SNP figures as a clear link to the UK Government’s repeated refusal to allow a second referendum on Scottish independence.

immediately attacked the settlement, saying “there is no deal that will ever make up for what Brexit takes away from us.”On a historic Christmas Eve that will set Scotland and the UK on a different political course from the rest of Europe, Johnson boasted that his “jumbo-sized Canada-style deal” was what the country needs.Johnson said the agreement resolves the European question which has “bedevilled” British politics for generations.But as Sturgeon made plain the end of the Britain’s four

Labour leader will say that he is offering “a positive alternative to the Scottish people” while at the same time seeking “to preserve and renew the United Kingdom”. The speech – Starmer's first on the subject of the Union – will set the tone for the party’s campaigning for next year’s elections to the Scottish Parliament.

coronavirus crisis.The money, awarded by the British Film Institute (BFI), comes from the government’s massive £1.57billion Cultural Recovery Fund, which was announced back in July and has helped thousands of music and entertainment venues since.Grants from the new round of aid range from £7,000 to £564,000, and a further £14m in grants is set to be awarded in the new year.“Across the country, local independent cinemas are hubs and lifelines for communities and often the only form of culture and

UK government has reiterated its preference for no deal over any compromise on independence, according to a source, as crucial Brexit talks ended in deadlock once more.

German news channel Welt, the First Minister said she remained hopeful the UK Government would secure a Brexit deal before December 31.

HELLO!'s Star Women Awards took place on Thursday 17 December in a virtual ceremony hosted by Kate Silverton. The first award of the night was Trailblazer of the Year, which was presented to Lavinya Stennett, the founder and CEO of The Black Curriculum. Watch the video above to find out more about our well-deserving winner.The Black Curriculum is a social enterprise based out of London that aims to get black British history taught at schools all over the country.

the Union. A parliament was eventually established in Edinburgh in 1999 and now consecutive opinion polls find independence to be in the lead.Boris Johnson has vowed another referendum will not take place and last month described devolution as "a disaster" for UK unity.

Kaleem Aftab British film “Limbo,” a wry refugee drama, directed by Edinburgh-born director Ben Sharrock and produced by Spain’s Irune Gurtubai, won the Golden Pyramid for best film at the Cairo Film Festival on Thursday.Told in a pleasing deadpan style, “Limbo” recounts the story of a Syrian musician, played by the BIFA nominated rising star Amir El-Masry, who is placed on a Scottish island when awaiting his request for asylum to be processed.

Psychological horror Saint Maudis a nose ahead of a tight-knit pack of lead nominees for the 2020 British Independent Film Awards, unveiled Wednesday morning by Holliday Grainger and Micheal Ward. The Film4-backed debut feature from Rose Glass, which released earlier this year in the U.K.

Saint Maud leads nominees for the 2020 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) with 17 nods. Scroll down for the full list of nominees.

Sadiq Khan and Manchester leader Andy Burnham - have written to Boris Johnson to demand he looks again the constitutional status quo. The letter warns there is worrying evidence that a growing number of Scots are "losing faith" in the union.

Naman Ramachandran Rose Glass’ psychological horror “Saint Maud” leads the charge at the 2020 British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) with 17 nominations.“Saint Maud” is up for best British independent film, screenplay and director, and also features in the debut categories — producer, director and screenwriter. Morfydd Clark is nominated for best actress and Jennifer Ehle for supporting actress.

prime minister predicted that Scots would vote to remain part the UK in another referendum but warned it would be a "hard battle" to keep the union together. Brown also described Boris Johnson as “completely out of touch” after the Prime Minister said Scottish devolution has been “a disaster”.

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.

LGBT+ figures honoured at this year's British LGBT Awards. The former Welsh rugby star was awarded the accolade for his work in raising awareness for HIV/AIDS and improving LGBT+ inclusion in sports.Since coming out publicly in 2009, Gareth has been a vocal advocate for LGBT+ sports around the world.