Nicola Sturgeon

Sturgeon accepts reality of negotiated entry to EU

Friday 14 December 2012

AN independent Scotland would have to negotiate with Brussels on the euro, border controls and keeping a share of Britain's cash rebate, the Scottish Government has acknowledged for the first time.

Crystal-clear SNP claims on EU shown to be opaque

Tuesday 11 December 2012

NO-ONE, on either side of the debate, is suggesting that an independent Scotland would not be welcomed by the European Union.

Sturgeon calls for talks on EU after Barroso rebuff

Tuesday 11 December 2012

The Scottish Government has called for urgent talks with the European Commission after its president gave the clearest indication yet that an independent Scotland would be forced to apply to join the EU.

Travel deal for public sector staff

Friday 30 November 2012

LOW-COST airline easyJet has announced a new deal to offer cheap fares to and from London for Scottish public sector staff.

Salmond asked to 'stand aside' from inquiry into Leveson report findings

Friday 30 November 2012

Labour today called for the First Minister to stand aside and let his deputy head an inquiry into how Lord Justice Leveson's report into press standards could be implemented in Scotland.