Scotland

Over 120 world leaders in Glasgow for "last, best hope" Climate summit

Nov 01, 2021 14:10

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed more than 120 world leaders to historic climate talks in Glasgow Monday with the stark warning: "It's one minute to midnight, and we need to act now."
Scotland closer to second independence referendum as SNP, Greens confirm agreement

Aug 21, 2021 07:21

The Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Scottish Greens have signed a power-sharing agreement after months of intense negotiations, giving the opportunity to the members of the Green Party to take leading positions in the Scottish government for the first time in the UK.
Iran’s President-Elect Raeisi invited to COP26 in Scotland

Jun 23, 2021 09:29

The President-elect of Iran, Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, was invited to attend the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Scotland’s Glasgow, slated for October 31 until November 12.
Anger in Scotland over removal of immigrants during Eid al-Fitr

May 14, 2021 08:34

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has condemned the Home Office for the detention and removal of a group of people from their Glasgow home during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Scottish nationalists vow independence vote after election win

May 09, 2021 11:42

Scottish nationalists have vowed to hold an independence vote after pro-independence parties won a majority in Scotland’s parliament on Saturday.
Scottish nationalists vow to hold referendum on independence from UK

Apr 16, 2021 15:40

Prior to the Scottish elections early next month, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has published an incisive manifesto, pledging to hold an independence referendum by the end of 2023.
Scottish leader calls for 2nd independence referendum early next year

Nov 27, 2020 16:53

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a second independence referendum to be held as soon as next year, in a major challenge to the United Kingdom (UK), which is still struggling with difficulties of Brexit.
Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson clash over Scottish devolution

Nov 19, 2020 07:51

UK's Labor leader, Keir Starmer, has added his voice to growing criticism of Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s description of Scottish devolution as a “disaster”.
Opinion poll indicates significant surge in support for Scottish independence

Oct 15, 2020 07:14

The latest opinion survey on Scottish independence has indicated the highest level of support for independence to date.
Nicola Sturgeon outlines post-Covid future

Aug 31, 2020 14:03

Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has set out a vision for a coronavirus-free Scotland as her government prepares to unveil its latest policy and legislative agenda.