Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation removes one of the most formidable figures from British politics, one who has dedicated her life to the cause of Scottish independence.
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Who Could Replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s First Minister?
Ms. Sturgeon’s party, the Scottish National Party, is expected to hold an election to choose her successor in the coming weeks.
Before Stepping Down, Nicola Sturgeon Faced a Battle Over Transgender Rights
The fight didn’t propel Nicola Sturgeon to resign, she said, but it did lead to a clash with the British government.
How Does Scotland Fit Into the UK Government?
In Scotland, the government makes decisions relating to the economy, education, health, justice and other areas.
Lost Letters by Mary, Queen of Scots, Uncovered by Code Breakers
The messages, written while she was imprisoned by her cousin Queen Elizabeth I, were mistakenly listed as Italian texts in France’s national library.
Alan Cumming Returns British Honor Over ‘Toxicity of Empire’
The Scottish actor Alan Cumming said that he returned his Order of the British Empire, or O.B.E., in protest of the role of the monarchy and empire. He’s not the first celebrity to do so.
Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement?
The intervention from London angered Scottish politicians, but it’s not clear that backers of independence can use the issue to their advantage.
U.K. Government Blocks Scottish Law Making Gender Change Easier
For the first time, the government in London is blocking legislation approved by the Scottish Parliament, saying the measure on gender identity would undermine U.K.-wide equality law.