Scottish independence will happen 'by accident' former Welsh first minister claims

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded 386 new cases of coronavirus and one new death from the deadly disease in the last 24 hours.The figures were released by the Scottish Government this afternoon just minutes before First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was set to make an announcement in the Scottish Parliament on new restrictions.She will also speak to the nation in a televised address at around 8.05pmThe new cases

coronavirus across Scotland. The First Minister will address the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood later today following an emergency COBRA meeting with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and a meeting with her cabinet.

coronavirus cases continue to rise, according to a new poll. A study carried out by  YouGov  spoke to 2,690 people across the UK about a possible return to restrictions seen over March, April and May.

Nicola Sturgeon takes questions on coronavirus in parliament.The First Minister announced 290 new cases in the past 24 hours and hinted at new nationwide lockdown restrictions.Earlier, Sturgeon said she cannot rule out imposing a curfew for pubs and restaurants if the number of Scots testing positive for Covid continues to rise.

independence among young Scots has soared since the 2014 referendum, analysis of new polling suggests.Almost three in four Scots aged between 16 and 34 would vote Yes at a potential IndyRef2, a recent survey by pollsters Survation found.But a stark generational divide over independence remains - with just over one-third of voters aged 65 and over saying they would back the breakup of the UK.The SNP said today that support for a new Scottish state was rising across all age groups, while pro-Union

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has admitted misleading Parliament about North Lanarkshire Council’s 1140 hours early years education programme.During First Minister’s Questions, Ms Sturgeon claimed NLC had failed to roll out the programme, when in fact 69 per cent of education and childcare establishments are offering the extended hours.The council’s education convener, Councillor Frank McNally,

Keir Starmer has said.The Labour leader used an interview today to insist the Union was safe in his party's hands and promised he would campaign ahead of next year's Holyrood elections against calls for an IndyRef2.The constitutional debate has been reignited in Scotland following a series of opinion polls this year suggesting rising support for independence.Nicola Sturgeon wants the UK Government to grant Holyrood the powers to hold another legally-binding referendum on the issue but Boris

Star Wars actor cited the 2016 Brexit deal as the main reason for his change of heart.Talking on the Real Time with Bill Maher show (40 mins in), McGregor said: “I was always for keeping the Union because I think it worked – but after the Brexit vote I’ve changed my tune about it I think.“I think Scotland has been voting for a government that they haven’t been given for years. We’re a very left voting country in Scotland and we’ve been under Conservative rule.

Ewan McGregor has thrown his support behind Scottish independence - despite previously wanting Scotland to stay in the United Kingdom. The Scots actor was one of the big names to back a no vote in the 2014 referendum on Scotland’s future in the Union.But in an interview on American television last night, the 49-year-old said that “it’s time” for Scotland to break away from the UK.

hereEarlier today, the First Minister uged Scots to download a new 'Protect Scotland' contact tracing app - the latest tool in the fight to stop the spread of coronavirus.The symptoms of coronavirus are:But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.always wash your hands when you get home or into workuse hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not availablecover your mouth and nose with

Denise Welch fought back tears to explain that it was with a heavy heart that she had made the decision to take a break from social media.The Loose Women star has been campaigning to give a balanced view on the coronavirus pandemic but she's come up against backlash and even come to blows with Piers Morgan.The Good Morning Britain presenter branded Denise "dumb, deluded and a dangerous Covid-denier" and it all became too much.

Piers Morgan's feud with Denise Welch has raged on as he calls her a "deluded D-list celebrity." The controversial TV presenter, 55, first hit out at 62 year old Denise on Friday following her appearance on This Morning. Loose Women panellist Denise appeared on the daytime show to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, accusing the public and media of "scaremongering".