First Minister

Grandparents playing with grandchildren.

'Bank of gran and grandad' increasingly helping cover back-to-school costs

First Minister Humza Yousaf leaving Bute House, the official residence of First Minister, after he announced that he will resign as SNP leader. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Divisive identity politics is the reason for SNP’s downfall - Bill Carmichael

Reform UK

Reform UK apologises after dropping candidate without knowing he died

Campaigners take part in a Stop Rosebank emergency protest outside the UK Government building in Edinburgh. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Drilling in the Rosebank oil field is a ‘no brainer’ - Bill Carmichael

Nicola Sturgeon was released without charge

Nicola Sturgeon statement in full after release following arrest

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill confirms she will attend coronation

Peter Murrell first met Nicola Sturgeon while he was working as a PR consultant during the Govan-by-election in 1988 (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon had ‘no prior knowledge’ of husbands arrest

Newly elected First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf during First Minster's Questions (FMQ's) at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. PIC: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Scotland’s new First Minister is a victory for diversity - Dr Mohammed Ali

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes received criticism from members of her own party after she said she would not have voted for same-sex marriage if she had been in office during the 2014 vote. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Is religious belief incompatible with public service? - Bill Carmichael

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she has announced that she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland after eight years. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Stance on transgender debate was a fatal error by Sturgeon - Bill Carmichael

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland

What we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation speech

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon set to stand down at hastily-arranged press conference

Clare and Mark married in 1977, and have lived together in Cardiff for the last 30 years.

Clare Drakeford, wife of Welsh FM Mark Drakeford dies suddenly

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the SNP Party, speaks during a press conference on November 23, 2022 in Edinburgh

Democracy at risk following Supreme Court decision on Scotland, says Sturgeon

Covid restrictions are still in place across the UK, but how do they vary across the four countries and when could they be scrapped? (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

When all Covid restrictions could be lifted across the UK

Mark Drakeford is set to give an update on lockdown restrictions in Wales - and how and when they may be further lifted (Photo: Polly Thomas/Getty Images)

Here's what time today Mark Drakeford will give update on Covid rules in Wales -...

This was Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon prior to the 2014 independence referendum - and the deterioration of their then working relationship.

Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond’s 20 key questions on Scottish independence – B...

The First Minister is set to appear before the Holyrood inquiry today (Photo: Andy Buchanan/Jane Barlow/Getty Images)

Watch live as Nicola Sturgeon appears before Holyrood's Alex Salmond inquiry

Every key date and phase of Scotland's routemap out of lockdown explained Jenna Macfarlane

Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown this afternoon (23 February) (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal her plan to exit lockdown live from Holyrood

This is when Nicola Sturgeon will announce Scotland’s lockdown roadmap

When will schools around the UK open their doors to pupils? (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Primary schools in Wales could fully reopen from 15 March - will the rest of the...

Nicola Sturgeon was pictures at the wake in the Stable Bar and Restaurant

Nicola Sturgeon apologises for breaching Covid rules at funeral wake

Tesco is temporarily limiting some essential items - but there’s no need to pani...

Nicola Sturgeon has apologised for not wearing a mask in a pub during a funeral ...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave Batley Community Centre on Tuesday.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit was joy to behold – Yorkshire Post Letters

the Welsh government have announced restrictions for visiting Wales

Can I travel from England to Wales under tiered lockdown restrictions?

The four nations could make a united plan for Christmas - here’s what we know so...

Furlough has been extended until March next year - what it means for your pay

What is the way forward for Yorkshire devolution?

What now for One Yorkshire? – John Grogan and Timothy Kirkhope

‘THINGS fall apart, the centre cannot hold’.

John Grogan

The Welsh Government is preparing to ban entry to people in UK Covid-19 hotspots

Can I travel to Wales? Latest as travel ban expected for UK Covid hotspots

Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson have both had their say on the potential impact of coronavirus on Christmas (Getty Images)

Here’s what Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have said about ‘cancelling’ Chris...

The train derailed just outside of Stonehaven (Getty Images)

Adverse weather 'had impact' on Aberdeenshire train derailment - everything we k...

Stewart travels to Scotland for salmon fishing but could he be catching it in Yorkshire soon?

Salmon fishing in Scotland but could the first catch be in a Yorkshire river?

Nicola Sturgeon is the First Minister of Scotland.

Yorkshire needs its own First Minister to rival Nicola Sturgeon – Yorkshire Post...

The Scottish government hasn't ruled out possible quarantine for travellers from England (Photo: Shutterstock)

Scotland cannot 'rule out' a quarantine for English tourists - here's how other ...

Some slight variation on rules is evident across the UK (Photo: Shuttertock)

How lockdown rules differ in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Here's whether you can travel between Scotland and England under the new lockdow...

The UK currently remains under lockdown, but many are now wondering when shops, hairdressers and gyms could begin to reopen again, after restrictions were first put in place on 23 March (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when swimming pools might reopen after lockdown is eased

A total of 759 people have died in the UK after testing positive for Covid-19.

Coronavirus: 759 people have died in the UK as positive cases rise to 11,658

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sets out the case for a second referendum on Scottish independence, during a statement at Bute House in Edinburgh.

SNP and Nicola Sturgeon’s rush for Scottish independence smacks of desperation –...

Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Tory candidate for Richmond, Rishi Sunak. Photo: Gary Longbottom

Yorkshire's Rishi Sunak lined up to replace Prime Minister in televised debate

David Trimble is a former First Minister of Northern Ireland.

The Yorkshire Post says: A fresh approach? Brexit demands a new style of politic...

Nicola Sturgeon has put a vote on Scottish independence on hold.

YP Comment: We are still all in it together...Sturegeon in retreat over Scottish...

Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May meet in Glasgow.

YP letters: We will be glad to see the back of the meddling Nicola Sturgeon

PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.

YP Comment: Can May unite the Kingdom?

Nicola Sturgeon.

YP Letters: Scottish voters should ignore clamour for independence

Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Scottish Parliament during the debate on independence.

YP Letters: Folly of Scots subsidised by English cash

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Neil McNicholas: Queen Nicola's tartan-tinted take on reality

Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon are engaged in a battle of wills over Scottish independence.

Jayne Dowle: Nicola Sturgeon's referendum call '“ Is this about Scottish pride o...

Prime Minister Theresa May

PM defiant over Scottish referendum as she hails '˜defining moment' for Britain

Nicola Sturgeon wants a second referendum into Scottish independence.

Theresa May accuses SNP of 'playing politics with the future of our country' as ...

Brexit could coincide with a second vote on Scottish independence.

YP Comment: SNP attempt to divide and rule. Sturgeon's independence threat

A dejected Yes supporter the morning after the Scottish independence referendum in 2014. Can Nicola Sturgeon be sure a second vote will produce a different result?

Analysis: Risks for Sturgeon over repeat referendum

Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland to hold second independence poll in '˜bid to derail Brexit'

Theresa May addressing Scottish Conservatives yesterday.

YP Comment: '˜Tunnel vision' SNP is exposed. May takes the fight to the Scots

Nicola Sturgeon.

Nicola Sturgeon to visit Mosque of murdered Glasgow shopkeeper in push for peace

Nicola Sturgeon

Sturgeon launches new '˜independence' campaign