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politics1 year ago

"Nicola Sturgeon's Candid Reflection on Covid Crisis Management"

Nicola Sturgeon denies that her decisions during the Covid pandemic were influenced by Scottish independence, despite admitting to deleting all her WhatsApp messages during the pandemic. She insists that all relevant information has been handed to the UK Covid Inquiry and that her decisions were motivated solely by public health reasons. Sturgeon became emotional during her evidence, expressing regret over not implementing a lockdown earlier and denying claims of seeking political conflict during the pandemic. She also denied a culture of secrecy within her government and emphasized the importance of openness and transparency.

via BBC.com|
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politics1 year ago

"Nicola Sturgeon's Comeback: Navigating the Covid Inquiry"

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon returned to the spotlight at the Covid Inquiry, defending her pandemic approach while facing scrutiny over the deletion of WhatsApp messages and her leadership style. Sturgeon emphasized her government's efforts and decision-making during the crisis, but some critics feel they are not getting the full picture. She expressed regret over not locking down earlier and the loss of life in care homes, while also highlighting her strained relationship with Boris Johnson. Despite her explanations, some key questions remain unanswered for some.

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#covid-inquiry#leadership-style#nicola-sturgeon
politics1 year ago

"Assessing Nicola Sturgeon's Legacy Amid UK Covid Inquiry"

Nicola Sturgeon's reputation is under scrutiny as she gives evidence to the UK Covid inquiry, facing criticism for her pandemic leadership, record on education, drug deaths, and gender reform. Accusations of hoarding power, secrecy, and playing politics have emerged, with questions about the Scottish government's preparations for the pandemic and decision-making. The inquiry also examines the impact of constitutional wrangling on the pandemic response and the distribution of powers between the UK and Scottish governments.

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#nicola-sturgeon#pandemic-leadership#political-controversy
politics2 years ago

Sturgeon Confident of Innocence Amid Accusations

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has returned home after being questioned for over seven hours as part of a police investigation into the SNP's finances. Sturgeon, who denies any wrongdoing, said she intends to be back in Parliament this week. Police Scotland have been investigating for the past two years what happened to more than £600,000 of donations given to the SNP by independence activists. Sturgeon announced on 15 February that she would be standing down as both SNP leader and first minister once a successor was elected, with Humza Yousaf winning the contest to replace her.

via BBC|
#nicola-sturgeon#police-investigation#politics
politics2 years ago

The Controversial Saga of Nicola Sturgeon's Political Career.

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon remains defiant after being released from custody in an investigation into the Scottish National Party's handling of donations. Sturgeon's forceful denials have not prevented calls for her resignation or suspension from the party. Her successor, Humza Yousaf, chose loyalty and did not suspend her, but this decision has provided an opportunity for the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, who sees the SNP as "mired in scandal". Despite the investigation, the SNP's support remains at around 38%, and support for independence remains at around 47% or 48%.

via BBC|
#independence#investigation#nicola-sturgeon
politics2 years ago

Nicola Sturgeon questioned and arrested in financial inquiry.

Former Scottish First Minister and independence supporter, Nicola Sturgeon, was questioned by Police Scotland for several hours in connection with an ongoing investigation into her party's finances. Sturgeon, who resigned earlier this year, was released without charge pending further investigation. Two other former or current SNP officials have been arrested in the same probe. Sturgeon said she was "innocent of any wrongdoing" and that finding herself "in this situation" was a "shock."

via ABC News|
#investigation#nicola-sturgeon#party-finances
politics2 years ago

Nicola Sturgeon released without charge after arrest in finance probe.

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge after being arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the SNP's funding and finances. Sturgeon, who denies any wrongdoing, was questioned by detectives for seven hours before being released. The police investigation has been ongoing for two years and centres on £660,000 of donations given to the SNP by independence activists for use in a future independence referendum campaign. Sturgeon's husband, former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, and the party's treasurer Colin Beattie have also been arrested and released pending further investigations.

via BBC|
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politics2 years ago

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in Scottish financial inquiry.

Former leader of Scotland's ruling Scottish Nationalist Party, Nicola Sturgeon, was arrested on Sunday on allegations of financial misconduct in the party. She is being questioned over allegations that £600,000 raised to campaign for Scottish independence had been diverted elsewhere. Sturgeon's husband and the party's former treasurer were also arrested in April. The investigation into the SNP began less than eight weeks after Sturgeon's resignation in February. Scotland is part of the U.K., but has its own semi-autonomous government with broad powers over areas that include education and health care.

via NBC News|
#financial-misconduct#nicola-sturgeon#police-investigation
world2 years ago

Nicola Sturgeon arrested in financial probe and crisis engulfing Scotland's ruling party.

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party. The investigation is focused on how £600,000 designated for a Scottish independence campaign was spent. Sturgeon unexpectedly resigned in February after eight years as Scottish National Party leader and first minister of Scotland's semi-autonomous government. Scottish voters backed remaining in the U.K. in a 2014 referendum that was billed as a once-in-a-generation decision. The party wants a new vote, but the U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can't hold one without London's consent.

via CBS News|
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politics2 years ago

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Arrested Amid Financial Inquiry

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party. Sturgeon voluntarily attended an interview with police and is being questioned as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the SNP. Scottish police have been investigating how £600,000 designated for a Scottish independence campaign was spent. Sturgeon unexpectedly resigned in February after eight years as Scottish National Party leader and first minister of Scotland's semi-autonomous government.

via NPR|
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politics2 years ago

Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested amidst ruling party crisis.

Former Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation into the finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Sturgeon's husband and former SNP chief executive, Peter Murrell, was also arrested earlier this month, followed by the group's treasurer, Colin Beattie. Sturgeon resigned as first minister in February after a nine-year stint in which she became the figurehead of the movement for Scotland's independence from the United Kingdom.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Former Scottish Leader Nicola Sturgeon Arrested in Finance Probe

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested and questioned by police as part of an investigation into the funding of the Scottish National Party (SNP), which she led from 2014 until March 2021. Sturgeon was released pending further investigation with no charges brought. The investigation began in July 2021 and intensified after Sturgeon's resignation. SNP treasurer Colin Beattie and Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell were also arrested in April as part of the investigation.

via DW (English)|
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politics2 years ago

Former Scottish Leader Nicola Sturgeon Arrested in SNP Financial Probe

Former First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Her husband, ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, was also arrested and released in April. The investigation began almost two years ago after complaints were made relating to more than £600,000 that was donated to the SNP by activists. Sturgeon is cooperating with the investigation, and the SNP has declined to comment on the matter.

via BBC|
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politics2 years ago

SNP's Strategic Approach to Scottish Independence

The new SNP leadership, led by Humza Yousaf, is focusing on building a consistent majority for Scottish independence before pushing for another referendum, as they believe support needs to be higher and more sustained. Yousaf has introduced an extra step in the process of forcing another referendum, and his allies acknowledge that the position in Westminster is not going to change under the current government. They argue that events may help change that, such as a Labour government being forced to accept another referendum as the price of support in a hung Parliament.

via BBC|
#humza-yousaf#labour-party#nicola-sturgeon