Independence referendum bill published as Swinney urges Westminster to hand over powers
Scotland First Minister pushes Westminster to hand over powers The Scottish government has published its draft independence referendum bill, setting out the question it wants put to voters and who would be allowed to answer it. First Minister John Swinney called on the UK government to “respect the voice of the Scottish people and parliament […]
1 week ago
Assisted dying bill to be put to Scottish Parliament
The legislation would introduce the right to an assisted death for terminally ill, mentally competent adults As reported by the BBC, a new assisted dying bill is set to be put to Scottish Parliament on Monday, 21st June. The legislation would allow those who are mentally competent but terminally ill to decide whether they would […]
5 years ago
Nicola Sturgeon misled the Scottish parliament, says committee
A committee of MSPs have concluded the first minister misled the Scottish parliament
5 years ago
Nicola Sturgeon calls for Scottish independence referendum by 2021
The first minister has called for IndyRef2 before the end of the current parliament
8 years ago
‘If you don’t back me, I’ll stay’: Nicola Sturgeon bodies Theresa May during FMQs
Scotland’s first minister said stopping Brexit is an absolute priority
8 years ago