Vladimir Putin’s attempts to capture Kyiv have “fundamentally changed the opposition and the government’s priorities”, temporarily moving away from the scandals hitting No 10 just prior to the crisis, she claimed. But the Prime Minister has not emerged unscathed from the raft
Nicola Sturgeon claimed the coronavirus pandemic had made people think “about the benefit of self-government”. The SNP leader insisted that if she could “change things” so that the virus had never happened, and that support for independence was lower, she would “trade any
The London Mayoral elections will take place on May 6, 2021, and more than 20 candidates are in the running. The Labour candidate is incumbent London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, while the Conservative candidate is Shaun Bailey. Standing for the Liberal Democrats is
Political strategist John McTernan discussed Alex Salmond’s political strategy as he attempts to increase independence support in Holyrood. But Mr McTernan warned Mr Salmond would explore more radical options than Nicola Sturgeon including following in the footsteps of Catalonia which declared itself independent
Professor Mike Tildesley from the University of Warwick explained the dramatic fall in Covid cases and deaths could allow the country to reopen earlier than the June 21 date. The government adviser added the roadmap was put in place to monitor how lifting
Herald Political Editor Tom Gordon asked Alex Salmond during his Alba press conference if he could provide a clear definition of what defines a supermajority in the former First Minister’s eyes. After providing the statute law definition of a supermajority, Mr Salmond
A UK Government review into “Covid status certification” found they could “potentially play a role” in settings such as theatres, nightclubs and mass events, and might also be used in pubs and restaurants to reduce social distancing restrictions. Meanwhile in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon
Firebrand prime minister Viktor Orban said it was clear the bloc’s coronavirus strategy would leave its inoculation programme lagging behind Britain and the United States. In a scathing interview, the strongman leader insisted he saw early signs that the Brussels-led buy up
Vaccine: Expert says Italy and Germany may operate alone According to a survey conducted by Euromedia Research, seven out of 10 Italians are against new restrictions. The citizens of the Bel Paese have hit a wall, tired of the health emergency and
Government ministers have suggested the company should look to shareholders – including the French state-backed rail firm – to address its financial woes. Eurostar is at risk of bankruptcy following a collapse in revenue after passenger numbers crashed 95 percent during the
Andrew Marr: ‘Nothing will happen’ with Scottish independence The huge gap in Scotland’s public finances would result from lower than expected tax revenues, Brexit and the devastating Covid pandemic that have sent the country’s budget skyrocketing, according to a Financial Times analysis.