Nicola Sturgeon gives '100% assurance' that reopening of hairdressers won't be delayed

Nicola Sturgeon was shared online. The comment, from an unknown user on the Wings Over Scotland blog called the First Minister 'a witch' and said that Glasgow southside, her constituency, was 'the seat of the devil herself'.

party chiefs. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will be joined by Anas Sarwar from Labour, Douglas Ross from the Scottish Conservatives, Willie Rennie from the Lib Dems and Lorna Slater of the Scottish Greens.

coronavirus statistics from across Scotland. The First Minister will give an update to the country ahead of a slight easing of lockdown restrictions in the coming week.

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that a number of rules will be changing to Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown over the coming days. The First Minister has given the green light for the likes of hairdressers and garden centres to reopen from Easter Monday next week.

"the scandal of child poverty" if she is returned to power at May's Holyrood poll.The £10-per-week child payment was first launched last month as part of the Scottish Government's strategy to help struggling families.Parents and carers who receive other welfare support - such as Universal Credit - are able to apply for the payment for each child under the age of six.It's due to be rolled out to include children aged 16 and under by the end of next year.But the SNP leader will today warn that the

Covid-19 lockdown because they didn’t have access to a computer or broadband connection. Education Secretary John Swinney will use a campaign conference speech today to announce the election pledge.

Alex Salmond's return to politics The former SNP leader confirmed he will be standing for the Alba Party on the North East regional list section in May's Scottish Parliament election.Launching the new party in an online event on Friday, the former SNP leader said: "Today Alba are hoisting a flag in the wind, planting our Saltire on a hill.

coronavirus vaccine after months of leading Scotland’s response to the ongoing pandemic. Nicola Sturgeon shared a picture of her blue invitation letter on Friday afternoon and joked that it helps ‘soften the blow’ of being 50-years-old.

Scotland in the next decade if re-elected in May. The First Minister will announce later today her plans to rebuild the country following the devastating coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 pandemic. The Holyrood Government has announced plans to offer more than 154,000 NHS staff in Scotland a pay rise of at least four per cent.

coronavirus pandemic took hold in March last year, however that is about to change. The First Minister has held weekday briefings for around 12 months now but due to the upcoming election she'll be taking a step back from them.

Scottish Parliament election campaign. Scots will head to the poll on May 6 in what is expected to be a crucial election for the future of Sturgeon's independence dream.

NHS workers have been offered a 'substantial' pay rise after an 'exceptionally challenging year'.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced 'our NHS staff deserve more than applause and 1% is not enough' after putting a 4% raise on the table.If accepted by staff, would be the most generous National Health Service pay uplift anywhere in the UK.The pay rise will benefit 154,000 NHS employees including nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, as well as domestic, healthcare support staff,

Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from fellow MSPs at First Minister's Questions this afternoon.It is expected to begin around 12.30 in the Scottish Parliament, and beforehand the First Minister will give the latest update on the current coronavirus statistics.It comes as the Western Isles will today move to level three of lockdown restrictions from 6pm.Announcing the change yesterday, Nicola Sturgeon said the Outer Hebrides would return to the level that currently applies to Orkney and

Scottish Parliament later today. The Scottish Tories said they will press ahead with a vote in First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after a Holyrood committee found she misled parliament.

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First Minister 's resignation amid accusations she misled parliament about her involvement in the Alex Salmond investigation. It followed a leak that the inquiry into the Government's unlawful investigation into harassment complaints against the former first minister has reportedly concluded that Ms Sturgeon gave an "inaccurate" account of meetings with Mr Salmond.

Linda Fabiani (Convener)Long-serving SNP MSP who has been deputy presiding officer of the Scottish parliament since 2016. No friend of Salmond, who replaced her as Europe Minister halfway through the SNP’s first term in office.

First Minister provided detailed dates of when the country can expect to begin opening back up.Nicola Sturgeon said a phased re-opening will begin next month with the Stay at Home message being dropped on April 2.On April 5, hairdressers, garden centres, click and collect services and some non-essential retail can open.On April 12, all children will return to classrooms full time.By April 26, all non-essential retail will open, tourist accommodation, gyms, and outdoor hospitality with a

coronavirus deaths and 625 new cases in last 24 hours The First Minister released the figures from St Andrews House in Nicola Sturgeon.