Indeed, just three months ago in December 2021, MSPs saw their pay increased by 3.4 per cent meaning that should any SNP minister quit or resign from the government they can earn the new figure of66,662 per year. Sir Patrick said in a WhatsApp message in August 2020 that implementing the measure had not been 'easy or very effective'. He said: "Let's not kid ourselves: Johnson was never fit to hold high office. If Nicola Sturgeon really wants to lead by example and save some taxpayers cash, why doesnt she tell her colleagues down in London to defer the pay rise too? For other inquiries Contact Us. Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon, Murder probe after man shot dead on doorstep of Greenock home in 'targeted' attack. He said: No strong reason against in corridors etc, and no very strong reasons for, before adding: So agree not worth an argument.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Despite such heated controversies, just three weeks ago Sturgeon told the BBC there was "plenty left in the tank" and that she hoped to be the very politician who could lead Scotland to independence. The Telegraph has been revealing details of the messages bit-by-bit. Omissions? That guidance applied to a third of a million pupils in secondary schools in Greater Manchester, parts of Lancashire, Leicester and West Yorkshire. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called on Boris Johnson to resign over the Downing Street bring-your-own-booze garden party revelations. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Scottish Tory Mr Ross said the decision to resign was the right one. DeSantis won't say he's running. The bounce in popularity that the SNP hoped to carry into the May election, however, was undermined by the Salmond scandal. The guidance at the time applied to a third of a million pupils in secondary schools in Greater Manchester, parts of Lancashire, West Yorkshire, and Leicester. When Johnson refused, Sturgeon said the SNP would hold a vote anyway. When it was first introduced in March 2020, it told 'extremely vulnerable' people that they should not leave the house at all other than for medical appointments. The Conservative chief has negative ratings across the board - with his popularity plummeting since last December's resounding election victory. The conversations were reported by The Telegraph after the newspaper received more than 100,000 of former health secretary Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages from during the pandemic. Children were ordered to wear face masks in schools after Boris Johnson was told the issue was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. Her wage but her just behind the then Prime Ministers 142,500 salary and also the 143,911 earnings of the then Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. hide caption. Last modified on Thu 7 Jul 2022 12.53BST, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every hide caption. Instead, viewing the results as a mandate for continued solo rule by the SNP, she chose to form a minority government. The negotiating of a Brexit agreement that would be acceptable to the EU and able to win approval in Westminster proved immensely difficult and ultimately unattainable for May, who, having been forced to plead for deadline extensions for Britains exit date from the EU, resigned as Conservative Party leader in early June 2019. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The guidance at the time applied to a third of a million pupils in secondary schools in Greater Manchester, parts of Lancashire, West Yorkshire, and Leicester. In late June 2022, well aware of Johnsons continued opposition to the referendum, Sturgeon nevertheless decided that the time was right to revisit the issue. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Nicola Sturgeon said there would be a "widespread sense of relief" after Boris Johnson announced his resignation. Nicola Sturgeon Face masks were introduced in schools because Boris Johnson was told it was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon Chief medical officer Chris Whitty told. Nicola Sturgeon has stood up for her six million people far more than Boris Johnson, and she has appraoched the Downing Street Government to try to get a Referendum over Scottish Independance organised. That was a view which her political opponent, Scottish Conservative Party leader Douglas Ross, agreed with. Now Ms Sturgeon faces an inquiry into whether she misled Holyrood when it comes to the investigation into former first minister Alex Salmond. Sturgeon will remain first minister until the Scottish National Party can elect a new leader. However, at the time Ms Sturgeon accepted 135,605, a voluntary pay freeze support by First Minister Alex Salmond that had been running since 2008. She later warned Mr Hancock that the elderly were at risk of 'just giving up' because they had been isolated for so long. Subscribe to leave a comment. Ben Doak in thick of Liverpool bust-up as he stars in UEFA Youth League win over Porto. Police have launched a probe after a group of up to 300 people gathered outside a house in Graham Road, with the incident said to be the result of 'inaccurate information posted online'. Masks remained in English schools for nearly 16 months. Allegations emerged today based on a leaked trove of more than 100,000 WhatsApp messages obtained by the Telegraph which provide an insight into the way government operated at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Angus Howarth. Wales and Northern Ireland have lower excess death rate than Scotland but no (one) is praising the Welsh or N. Irish Governments. Britons enraged by EU Commissioner's vaccine claims on Marr Show, Absolutely no need for more vaccines! Commission refuses Russia help, George Galloway spots 'separatist' plot as Scots escape census, Boris Johnson has 'declared war' on devolution - former First Minister, Nicola sturgeon poll scottish independece latest Scotland news, Tories plan to derail SNP's independence dream and 'get rid of them', Sturgeon faces fight for her job as damning reports to be released, Catastrophe for Sturgeon as Scots say independence poll not priority. Overnight the Telegraph has released a smorgasbord of stories based on a cache of Matt Hancocks WhatsApps during the Covid pandemic. While politicians and pundits did not universally approve of Sturgeons handling of the public health crisis, public opinion polling revealed that a large majority of those surveyed did. 'Schizophrenic's' brutal slaying of Scots dog walker 'could not have been predicted'. Sir Patrick Vallance, the chief scientific adviser, said it made 'logical sense' for children to wear masks in corridors and communal areas 'where crowding cannot be avoided' but Mr Johnson replied: 'The trouble is that the current guidance specifically excludes schools. Mehmet Sunna, who runs Sunna Salon Furniture in the city, has spoken of the moment found his hometown Pazarcik reduced to rubble. Ms Sturgeon added: "It is just an unsustainable proposition to say he will continue to inhabit Number 10. And he believed it would be "very difficult" for the prime minister to continue in the role for "several more months". ", Mr Johnson addressed the British public, telling them: "I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, but them's the breaks. Mr Johnson is at -3 in the south of England, and -36 in the Midlands and Wales. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The comments below have not been moderated. It remains unclear when she will have the opportunity though, be it in a referendum or a general election. The late Queen gifted Frogmore Cottage to Harry and Meghan in the months after their wedding back in 2018. Dissatisfaction with Sturgeons handling of the matter seemingly contributed to a drop in the first ministers public approval rating, which by January 2018 was just about evenly split between those who approved of Sturgeons handling of her job and those who disapproved. Sturgeon announced plans for a second referendum vote in 2016 after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Or will it go the direction the rest of the U.K. is going in with a neoliberal model?". This week the results of the inquiry will be released, revealing whether Ms Sturgeon broke ministerial code, knowingly misled parliament or whether she will be cleared of the allegations. Nicola Sturgeon is more popular than Boris Johnson in England Credit: Getty - Pool. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Wednesday that she would step down. Mrs Hinch explains how 'Hinch jar' tip helps her do cleaning jobs she 'puts off'. You can unsubscribe at any time. The following day the Government announced that secondary school children returning to classes in September in areas subject to local lockdown would be required to wear face masks in corridors and communal areas where social distancing was difficult to maintain. Both referenced the nasty tone of political discourse and the emotional strain that comes with serving in office. Mr Cain told the PM: "Considering Scotland has just confirmed it will I find it hard to believe we will hold the line. The Health Secretary said the next FM would have to celebrate and advance LGBT rights. Mr Ross was speaking after Mr Johnson indicated he would resign, but before he made his statement outside 10 Downing Street. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Since then, she has revived plans for Scottish Independence with huge backing from the Scottish people - with opinion polls almost universally supporting the break away from the United Kingdom. The UK Government announced the following day that secondary children in areas subject to local lockdowns would have to wear face masks in corridors and communal areas where it was difficult to social distance. Nicola Sturgeon will survive and Boris Johnson will likely not despite Covid breaches. Sturgeon said. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Nicola Sturgeon has cut a divisive figure across UK politics over the years. 5th First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022, Ms Sturgeon introduced the change in Scotland on August 25 2020, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. Before we perform another u turn can I have a view on whether they are necessary?. There's been many excess deaths in care homes. Sturgeon had already announced the compulsory wearing of face masks in corridors . By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Sturgeon's resignation means the movement is also about to lose its highest-profile supporter. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Around two-thirds are happy with how the Scottish Government has dealt with communicating decisions and the vaccine rollout. But the exchanges, from April 14, 2020, suggest Mr Hancock ultimately rejected the guidance - telling an aide the move just "muddies the waters" - and introduced mandatory testing only for those coming from hospitals rather than the community. After this, the fifth session of the Scottish Parliament will end and the six-week election campaign will commence. She also told the Daily Record her two personal passions in life are 'shoes and books', adding: My passion for shoes and books make walking down the high street in Edinburgh difficult. Scotlands independence movement needs a new leader and a new plan, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign. Allies of Mr Hancock said that was because a lack of testing capacity meant it was not possible to check everyone entering a care home. 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