Both the U.K. and Scottish governments imposed lockdowns on March 23, 2020, following the World Health Organizations declaration that the outbreak had become a global pandemic, but Sturgeon removed restrictions more selectively than Johnson after the first wave of the pandemic receded, and she reimposed them more quickly than Johnson did when the second wave began swelling in the last quarter of the year. After this, the fifth session of the Scottish Parliament will end and the six-week election campaign will commence. Boris Johnson thanked the public for allowing him to do "the best job in the world", At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. She vowed to use her position as first minister to push the British government to devolve more powers to Scotland. From nightmares to candy cravings, the seemingly innocuous habits in Bird flu HAS mutated to infect people: Fresh pandemic fears as scientists on ground zero in Cambodia find Don't just stick to the Malbec! 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. Ms Sturgeon says any Tory prime minister is as bad as another, and would cheerfully take on any of the candidates for the job. Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon earn around six times the median wage in Scotland, which is 25,600. The SNP won an outright majority in the 2011 election, which enabled the party to redeem its promise to hold a referendum on Scottish independence. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Family of missing Scots man 'worried sick' and 'desperate for papa to come home'. Sturgeon's resignation means the movement is also about to lose its highest-profile supporter. Lee Cain, Mr Johnson's director of communications, questioned why Downing Street would 'want to have the fight on not having masks in certain school settings' while Simon Case, the permanent secretary for Covid who was promoted a week later to Cabinet Secretary, said 'nervous parents will freak out' if children are wearing masks in Scottish schools but not English ones. The First Minister confirmed earlier there were 5951 cases . Johnson asked his chief medical officer for advice on whether they were necessary in England. But the then-PM realised he would be confronted over the issue after the World Health Organisation (WHO_ recommended on August 21, 2020, that children aged 12 and over should wear masks in situations where they were unable to maintain social distancing. She became deputy First Minister in 2007 following the partys big Holyrood win, winning the Glasgow Govan seat. Ben Doak in thick of Liverpool bust-up as he stars in UEFA Youth League win over Porto. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Is he in the SNP? Cancel any time. First, it's worth noting that in 2021 Boris Johnson hada total salary of 157,372 - less than that of Nicola Sturgeon who earned163,229, even if she subsequently returned a chunk of that. I am always buying shoes not too expensive, though, because I am very hard on them. Nicola Sturgeon calls for Boris Johnson to be removed from No 10 as soon as possible - video Play Video Scotland's first minister has said it is an 'unsustainable proposition' for Johnson. The Secretary for Health and Social Care has been confirmed as a candidate to replace Nicola Sturgeon. Titford heard Kaylea screaming shortly before she died but instead of checking if she was unwell, he texted her to stop. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? independence by asking Boris Johnson, then the U.K. prime minister, for a Section 30 order, reaffirmed that the Scottish government cannot hold an independence referendum, embroiled in a separate fight with the U.K. government, Journalists in the country were surprised. The late Queen gifted Frogmore Cottage to Harry and Meghan in the months after their wedding back in 2018. As a result Scotland fared better proportionally than England did in terms of cases of the coronavirus and deaths related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. People of State Pension age living on their own may be due extra 201 each week from April. Or will it go the direction the rest of the U.K. is going in with a neoliberal model?". 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Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300, Baby's body found after huge search, as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, Cops hunting multiple suspects in shooting after dad blasted on doorstep, Riot cops hit with fireworks & bricks as angry protest erupts in Scots street, Constance cops 'examine baby blanket found in woods' in search for infant, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. On Wednesday, Sturgeon avoided answering a question about whether the drama was "the straw that broke the camel's back," reiterating instead that she wasn't resigning "over short-term issues.". 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. 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. Sturgeon agreed to be Salmonds running mate and became deputy leader in September following Salmonds victory. 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. Nicola Sturgeon now more popular in England than Boris Johnson. View our online Press Pack. In other areas in England, schools were given the power to recommend face mask be worn in communal areas. The suddenness of Sturgeon's departure is drawing comparisons with New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Arden, who also announced her surprise resignation last month after five years in office. Knowing that she had the support of the Green Party (winner of 8 seats) on the issue of independence, however, Sturgeon indicated that she would renew the push for indyref2, despite Johnsons opposition. Mom-of-five loses her leg after it was ravaged by flesh-eating superbug - after breaking her ankle while Whitty and Vallance warned that shielding wasn't 'very effective', Shaun Wooller Health Editor For The Daily Mail, Covid gurus Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance warned that shielding wasn't 'very effective' at start of pandemic - yet policy affecting 2.2m Brits wasn't dropped until April 2021, Do not sell or share my personal information, Matt Hancock rejected the Chief Medical Officers call to test all residents going into English care homes for Covid, A minister in Mr Hancock's department said restrictions on visitors to care homes were inhumane but residents remained isolated many months on, Mr Hancocks adviser arranged for a personal test to be couriered for Jacob Rees-Moggs child at a time of national shortage, Mr Hancock told former chancellor George Osborne, then-editor of the Evening Standard, 'I WANT TO HIT MY TARGET!' In WhatsApp messages, obtained by the Telegraph, Sir Chris Whitty appeared ambivalent when asked for his opinion. Nicola Sturgeon said there would be a "widespread sense of relief" after Boris Johnson announced his resignation. Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. In a group WhatsApp on the same day, one week before schools in England were due to reopen. Children were ordered to wear face masks in schools after Boris Johnson was told the issue was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. I'm not sure anybody could look at Boris Johnson and conclude he is capable of genuinely behaving as a caretaker prime minister. A Place In The Sun host cringes at 'hard work' couple's low offer on property. Mr Johnson wrote: Folks I am about to asked about masks in schools. Neil Wilson, also known as Neil Canney, was found seriously wounded after he was targeted at his house on Nairn Road at around 1.15am on Tuesday. Former Lanarkshire students excel in aerospace sustainable energy project, Scout Horan and Sam Morton were part of a team who investigated the potential to reduce energy consumption on site, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirm they have been evicted from Frogmore cottage. The policy was only ended in January 2022, 16 months after it was introduced. Nicola joined the SNP when she was 16-years-old and has held a number of roles within the party since then. The former prime minister pursued the policy despite England's Chief Medical Officer, Sir Chris Whitty, saying there were "no very strong reasons" to support the move. The guidance was withdrawn in May 2021 and then reintroduced again in January 2022 to combat the surge of the omicron variant and withdrawn again a fortnight later. The shielding guidance was designed to protect people who were most at risk from getting the virus. Nicola Sturgeon leaves after a press conference Wednesday at Bute House, where she announced she will stand down as irst minister of Scotland. In the last few months, Sturgeon has been embroiled in a separate fight with the U.K. government over a new law focused on gender identity. Mr Johnson wrote in a group WhatsApp a week before schools were due to reopen: "Folks I am about to [be] asked about masks in schools. The Scottish party leader told BBC Scotland: "I think it is very difficult for the PM to continue for several more months given what has happened with the resignations from his cabinet saying they can't continue to support him as ministers. 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Hancock has said that the messages were stolen and has hinted that he will take legal action. The wearing of face masks in schools was introduced in English schools after Boris Johnson was told it was "not worth an argument" with Nicola Sturgeon.The former prime minister pursued the policy . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In the wake of these developments, Sturgeon made a surprising announcement on February 15, 2023, that she would be resigning as SNP leader and first minister, not because of mounting pressure in response to her handling of these issues but because she felt that she could no longer bring the energy to her job that was necessary to perform it. Before we perform another u turn can I have a view on whether they are necessary?. Lee Cain, Mr Johnsons director of communications, questioned why Downing Street would want to have the fight on not having masks in certain school settings while Simon Case, the permanent secretary for Covid who was promoted a week later to Cabinet Secretary, said nervous parents will freak out if children are wearing masks in Scottish schools but not English ones. Mr Johnson is at -3 in the south of England, and -36 in the Midlands and Wales. The SNP are demanding Boris Johnson earn less than Nicola Sturgeon (Image: GETTY) Ms Sturgeon is entitled to 157,861 a year for her role in governing Scotland. The communications show how Mr Johnson appears to have felt compelled to introduce maske after the Scottish leader went ahead with the change in Scotland on August 25 2020. All these developments unfolded against the backdrop of the pandemic, to which Sturgeon generally reacted more cautiously than Johnson did. His communications director, Lee Cain, asked why Downing Street would "want to have the fight on not having masks in certain school settings". In the wake of that outcome, Sturgeon hinted that she might put a new referendum on Scottish independence on the table. She also unsuccessfully sought to negotiate separate trade and immigration protocols for Scotland with David Davis, the U.K. Brexit secretary. Face masks were then recommended for "all indoor environments" in February 2021. Face masks were introduced in schools for the first time after Boris Johnson was told it was "not worth an argument" with Nicola Sturgeon over the issue, leaked files suggest. The Telegraph has been revealing details of the messages bit-by-bit. Read about our approach to external linking. Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon (born 19 July 1970) is a Scottish politician serving as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) since 2014. That's when a new British prime minister (and, most likely, one that's not from the conservative party currently in power) might grant Scotland the Section 30 order it needs to hold a fresh vote. but that doesn't mean Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon can't engage in some political games . The bill was voted into law by the Scottish Parliament in December 2022 but was blocked in January 2023 by the British government, which argued that it created inequalities because elsewhere in the United Kingdom a medical diagnosis was required for an individual to transition for legal purposes. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Nicola has broadly. Of course, there are difficult issues confronting the government just now. She explained her decision in part by saying: If the question is, can I battle on for another few months, then the answer is yes, of course I can. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. They have called the series 'The Lockdown Files'. That was a view which her political opponent, Scottish Conservative Party leader Douglas Ross, agreed with. Helen Whately, who is now health minister, yesterday told the Commons the leaked messages give a 'limited' and misleading view of the Government's decision-making around care homes during the pandemic. Lee Cain, Mr Johnsons director of communications, questioned why Downing Street would want to have the fight on not having masks in certain school settings. While the measures were loosened as time wore on, the prolonged isolation affected people's psychological well-being, with more than a third of those who were shielding reporting a deterioration in mental health, according to the Office of National Statistics. Tragic hillwalker and dog who plunged 100ft in Glencoe to have ashes scattered together. Sturgeon had already announced the compulsory wearing of face masks in corridors . A message from the CMO early in April 2020 - about a month into the pandemic - said that there should be testing for 'all going into care homes'. More info. "And I've agreed with Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of our backbench MPs, that the process of choosing that new leader should begin now and the timetable will be announced next week. First, its worth noting that in 2021Boris Johnson had atotal salary of 157,372 less than that of Nicola Sturgeon who earned 163,229, even if she subsequently returned a chunk of that back. Jane Barlow /Pool/Getty Images Nicola Sturgeon leaves after a press conference Wednesday at Bute House, where she announced she will stand down as irst minister of Scotland. If the SNP is going to get any traction, it needs to "relaunch its independence case and start making some bold decisions about what independence really means," said Michael Keating, a professor of politics at University of Aberdeen. 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. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Why, a healthy dollop of virtue-signalling, of course. 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. Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. 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