Scotland

Scottish first minister calls for independence referendum by 2021

Apr 25, 2019 05:38

Scotland’s’ first minister Nicola Sturgeon says the region should hold a new referendum on independence from the United Kingdom in the next two years.
Scottish police orders evacuation over suspicious package

Mar 08, 2019 08:24

Police in the United Kingdom continue to receive reports of suspicious packages being sent to crowded places with possible connections to Ireland-related terrorist groups."
No-deal Brexit would force Scots to vote for independence from UK: Poll

Dec 10, 2018 08:25

A new poll conducted in Scotland shows that a significant majority of people in the British province would prefer to leave the United Kingdom if the country leaves the European Union without a deal.
Former Scottish minister called on to resign from parliament

Mar 10, 2018 07:26

Women from across Scotland’s political spectrum have voiced their anger at the former childcare minister who resigned from the Scottish National party (SNP) over inappropriate behavior but refuses to stand down from parliament.
Children as young as 12 sold for sex in Glasgow prostitution ring: Report

Nov 20, 2017 15:38

A report reveals that Roma children as young as 12 are being sold for sex in one of Scotland’s most deprived areas.
Scottish Labour's interim leader resigns over misconduct

Nov 16, 2017 06:11

Scottish Labour Interim Leader Alex Rowley has resigned over his alleged misconduct in the past, the party has said.
Scottish Parliament evacuated over suspect packages

Nov 07, 2017 14:43

Part of the Scottish Parliament in Britain has been evacuated after three suspicious packages were found.
Scottish people, first minister back Catalonia vote

Sep 22, 2017 14:49

People in Scotland have taken to the streets to show their support for Catalonia’s independence referendum due to be held in early October, hours after Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon criticized the Spanish government for cracking down on the vote organizers.
European lawmakers say independent Scotland can join EU

Apr 11, 2017 06:30

A group of 50 European lawmakers have signed a letter to express their support for Scotland joining the European Union if the Scottish people vote for independence from the UK, in the wake of Britain’s exit from the bloc.
Scottish first minister calls for independence from UK during US visit

Apr 06, 2017 07:12

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has once again called for Scottish independence from the UK following the beginning of Britain’s exit process from the European Union.