Who Is Humza Yousaf? All About Pakistani-Origin First Muslim Head Of Scotland's Ruling SNP
Pakistani-origin MSP Humza Yousaf won the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership contest on Monday and became Scotland's new First Minister, succeeding Nicola Sturgeon.
Mar 28, 2023, 13:05 PM IST
Scottish secessionist dreams of swift independence vote dashed
Sturgeon`s party, which nearly swept the board in Scotland two years ago, lost heavyweights to a Conservative Party reinvigorated by Scottish leader Ruth Davidson.
Half of Scots don't want independence vote before Brexit: YouGov poll
Nearly half of Scottish voters do not want another referendum on independence from the United Kingdom before it leaves the European Union.
Apr 28, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Scotland makes formal request to UK for independence vote
The Scottish government on Friday formally notified British Prime Minister Theresa May of its request for a second referendum on independence, deepening a crisis sparked by the Brexit vote.
Mar 31, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Scottish parliament to vote on independence Tuesday: Official
A vote in Scotland`s parliament on supporting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon`s call for a new independence referendum will be delayed until Tuesday in a gesture of respect following the attack on the British parliament.
Mar 23, 2017, 16:23 PM IST
PM Theresa May starts UK tour before pulling Brexit trigger
Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Wales on Monday as part of a plan to engage with all the nations of the United Kingdom before she formally launches Britain`s departure from the European Union.
Mar 20, 2017, 14:00 PM IST
Queen Elizabeth signs Brexit trigger bill into law
Queen Elizabeth II today gave her Royal Assent to the Brexit trigger bill, empowering Prime Minister Theresa May to invoke Article 50 at any time to begin Britain's exit talks from the European Union.
Mar 16, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
UK Parliament Backs Brexit Bill As Scotland Bids To Break Away
Parliament gave its approval Monday for Prime Minister Theresa May to start Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.
Mar 14, 2017, 09:53 AM IST
Scottish independence vote looking inevitable, FT cites unidentified UK minister
A second Scottish independence referendum is now looking inevitable and ministers in the United Kingdom government have now concluded it is a question of when such a vote will be held, the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
There is no economic case for breaking up the United Kingdom, says PM Theresa May
There is no economic case for breaking up the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday.
Mar 03, 2017, 17:18 PM IST
Scotland needs own immigration deal within Brexit, committee says
Scotland depends on young migrants to expand its workforce and its population and should seek a tailor-made deal as part of Brexit to manage its own migration
Feb 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Scotland should remain in European Union's single market after Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister in the Scottish government, unveiled proposals on Tuesday for Scotland`s future relationship with Europe after Britain leaves the European Union (EU).
Dec 20, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
Scotland, Wales demand access to EU's single market as part of Brexit deal
During talks after the British Irish Council Summit, Sturgeon and Jones also discussed ways in which the ambitions of Scotland and Wales can be fulfilled.
Nov 26, 2016, 03:39 AM IST
'Referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit not respected'
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today warned British Prime Minister Theresa May of holding an independent referendum if Scotland's vote against Brexit is "not respected".
Oct 24, 2016, 23:13 PM IST
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Brussels for EU talks
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday met European Parliament President Martin Schulz here to discuss Scotland's future in the EU amid Britain's decision to leave the bloc.
Jun 29, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
Sturgeon to visit Brussels to defend Scotland`s EU place
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she would travel to Brussels on Wednesday for talks to defend Scotland`s place in the European Union after a vote by Britain as a whole to leave the bloc.
Jun 29, 2016, 02:26 AM IST
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans EU future for Scotland after Brexit
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon vowed today to protect Scotland against the "devastating" fallout of Brexit, as new polls found over half of Scots now want independence, which she may put to a second referendum.
Jun 27, 2016, 04:18 AM IST
Scotland seeks immediate EU talks to protect place in bloc
Scotland wants immediate talks with the European Union on protecting its place in the bloc, after Britain`s vote to leave the EU, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Saturday.
Jun 25, 2016, 18:19 PM IST
Brexit vote puts Britain`s unity in question
Britain`s vote to leave the European Union instantly put the question of Scottish independence back into play on Friday, with Scotland having voted heavily for the UK to remain in the bloc.
Jun 24, 2016, 20:54 PM IST
As Britain decides to exit EU, Scotland mulls second vote on independence from UK
A second Scottish independence referendum is "highly likely" and should take place before Britain leaves the European Union, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday.
Jun 24, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
