Scotland

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

Nov 01, 2021 10:40

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."
‘This is Americans' last chance’: Biden urged to act as climate agenda hangs by a thread

Oct 21, 2021 06:53

Failure to pass legislation to cut emissions before the UN summit in Glasgow could be catastrophic for purported US efforts to curb global heating.
Scotland closer to second independence referendum as SNP, Greens confirm agreement

Aug 21, 2021 02:51

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 04:59

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 04:04

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 07:12

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 11:10

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.
PM will allow second referendum if SNP wins, says Sturgeon

Apr 12, 2021 05:13

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not oppose a second independence referendum if the Scottish National party wins a majority in the election next month, Nicola Sturgeon has said, with some UK government ministers reportedly conceding it is an inevitability.
Scottish leader calls for 2nd independence referendum early next year

Nov 27, 2020 13:23

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 04:21

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”.