Nicola Sturgeon's husband refunded money to ex-SNP member as donations scandal row deepens

sit traditional exams next spring or if an alternative would be in place. SNP ministers this week pledged to scrap the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) following the publication of a long-awaited international report which looked at the state of the curriculum north of the Border.

Manchester and Salford for Scots last Friday which came into effect on Monday, June 21. High numbers of cases of the Delta variant was the reason for the ban, the SNP leader said.

Nicola Sturgeon even said she thought the idea was a “spoof” when it circulated on social media.

pandemic news is likely to be dominated by talks between Nicola Sturgeon and Andy Burnham to discuss the ban on all non-essential travel from Scotland to Manchester and Salford. At a press conference on Tuesday the Labour mayor of Greater Manchester told reporters he was seeking a “political route” out of the dispute.

First Minister congratulated the team on getting this far and said that it was was "not to be" after a 3-1 loss to Croatia at Hampden Park tonight.The defeat meant Scotland's Euro dream died as the side were knocked out of the tournament.Nicola Sturgeon took to Twitter after the game to thank the team for playing their hearts out.She said: "Not to be, but thank you @ ScotlandNT for taking us to our first men’s tournament in 23 years - you’ve played your hearts out and we’ve been proud to cheer

First Minister said wedding suppliers will no longer count towards the cap on numbers and live entertainment at receptions will be allowed.

Join thousands of others and get the latest Scottish politics news sent straight to your inbox.Scots will not be encouraged to rush back to their offices after covid restrictions are lifted on 9 August, Nicola Sturgeon has said.The First Minister came down on the side of continuing the practice of working from home she announced that Scotland plans to move out of covid restrictions.Many businesses have called for a return of commuters to their place of work to help city centre and town economies

Nicola Sturgeon is set to issue an update on ‘Freedom Day’ and the latest coronavirus situation in the Scottish Parliament later today.

First Minister is expected to tell MSPs in the Holyrood chamber that there will be a three-week delay in the lifting of lockdown in Scotland due to the Delta variant, which originated in India.

Holyrood on the latest on the coronavirus pandemic across the country as cases continue to rise in some parts. The Delta variant, which originated in India, has spread rapidly across Scotland which led to a delay in the lifting of lockdown.

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Burnham has charged Sturgeon with treating the north of England with the same contempt she claims Boris Johnson treats Scotland by announcing a travel ban to the Manchester area without notifying him. The First Minister announced a travel ban for Scots to Manchester and Salford on Friday but the Labour mayor was infuriated that she did so without notifying him.

Wales the right to vote. The First Minister is coming under increasing pressure from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to compensate businesses in the area after Sturgeon announced a travel ban on Friday.

First Minister took to social media to thank the staff at the covid hospital in the SSE Hydro for helping with the vaccination programme. In her message Sturgeon also urged her fellow Scots to make sure they get their second dose of the jab when invited for an appointment.

Indyref2 by making Ruth Davidson the leader of the pro-Union campaign.

Scottish Government travel ban to Manchester.John Swinney said financial support would not be “appropriate” and said the ban is “consistent” with similar policies in the past.Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement on Friday that all non-essential travel to Manchester and Salford would be banned from today was met with a furious reaction by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.Burnham said yesterday: “I was really disappointed on Friday that the First Minister of Scotland just announced out of the blue,

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row has deepened after a senior party official appeared to contradict Nicola Sturgeon in leaked documents. The First Minister claimed in Parliament to have “no concerns” over accusations money donated to a “ring-fenced” fund for fighting a referendum campaign is missing.

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Nicola Sturgeon over her travel ban between Scotland and Manchester. The Labour Mayor hit out after the First Minister announced non-essential travel to the English city was no longer allowed due to a rise in the number of Covid-19 cases.