SNP leader tells Boris Johnson he risks 'Thatcher levels' of unemployment if furlough is cancelled

Covid-19 as he ordered a new round of harsh restrictions.The Prime Minister's grave warning comes after talks with health experts and the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.Johnson said pub curfews and tougher fines are being brought in across England to get the rate of infection down - but said failure could lead to a return to measures last ordered in March.In the Commons, Johnson said: "We always knew that while we might have driven the virus into retreat, the prospect of a

Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce new lockdown measures to tackle coronavirus following a recent spike in infections. The First Minister indicated that new restrictions would be announced today following 'urgent' discussions.

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.

Nicola Sturgeon to discuss ways of curbing the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases. The UK Prime Minister had reaffirmed his commitment to taking a ‘united approach, as much as possible’ in tackling the killer virus.

Boris Johnson has announced help for people on lower incomes who face a loss of earnings if they are forced to self-isolate.

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Boris Johnson has suffered a humiliating setback after failing to stop his chief Scottish law officer quitting over the UK government’s plan to breach international law.

post-Brexit trade envoy has been condemned by Nicola Sturgeon as a "sexist, misogynist and climate change denier" who should not represent the country abroad. Scotland's First Minister ripped into the legacy of former Australian PM Tony Abbott, who is being lined up for the job by Boris Johnson.

indyref2 if the SNP win the next election.Adam Morris said Boris Johnson's administration would "at some point" have to "listen".The Scottish Tories increased their vote share after the referendum on the basis of mounting a vigorous defence of the Union.When Davidson was leader, the Conservatives replaced Labour as Holyrood’s largest opposition party and they picked up seats at the 2017 general election.However, they fell back again at December's general election and they are on their third

jobs crisis.The former PM said Boris Johnson is "blissfully unaware" of the need to reach out to devolved administrations.

Boris Johnson has faced criticism over his use of a baby carrier after photos from his Scottish highland getaway were posted on Instagram. The Prime Minister took to Applecross along with his fiancé Carrie Symonds and their four-month-old baby Wilfred.

Boris Johnson’s staycation at a £1200-a-week Highlands cottage have been revealed. Fiancee Carrie Symonds shared a series of photographs which showed the Prime Minister carrying baby son Wilfred in a sling while out on a walk.  Another family pic showed 32-year-old Carrie holding her young son in front of the water near their holiday cottage in Applecross.The couple were joined by their rescue dog Dilyn who accompanied the family on several enjoyable walks in the surrounding countryside.

Scotland after pictures of their cottage were published. The Prime Minister, his partner and their baby son Wilfred - along with dog Dilyn - were reported to be staying in a remote three-bedroom house on the north-west coast.

Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds have cut short their holiday in Scotland.It comes after photos of them camping were published by the Daily Mail earlier this week.The prime minister had defied calls to return to Westminster early to face the A-Level and GCSE results fiasco, which resulted in a major U-turn from the government.But according to The Sun, the prime minister and his family were forced to abandon their break at a remote three-bedroom house on the north-west coast.The paper