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'Conflict of interest' over involvement of Sturgeon's husband in SNP leadership contest A challenger in the race to become SNP leader has argued there is a "conflict of interest" over the involvement of Nicola Sturgeon's husband in the contest to choose her successor. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2023
'Scotland lost its way': SNP candidates clash on independence in fiery first TV debate Candidates vying to replace Nicola Sturgeon clashed over independence in their fiery first TV debate, with Ash Regan claiming Scotland had "lost its way" on the issue "despite the worst UK governments.. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2023
Pensioner who posted about the 'assassination' of Nicola Sturgeon jailed A pensioner who posted online about the assassination of Nicola Sturgeon and helped abduct a sheriff has been jailed for more than five years. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2023
Absence from key vote on gay marriage being 'dragged up' for political reasons, SNP candidate says One of three candidates vying to take over from Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the SNP says his absence from a key vote on gay marriage is being "dragged up" for political reasons. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2023
Westminster SNP deputy leader Mhairi Black endorses Humza Yousaf for Scottish First Minister SNP deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black has backed Humza Yousaf in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish First Minister. Sky News - Published on February 25, 2023
Final three confirmed in race to replace Sturgeon as SNP leader Nominations have closed in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the SNP and first minister, leaving three candidates vying for the top job in Scottish politics. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2023
SNP hopeful accused of 'clapping like a seal' at launch of delayed ferry with 'painted on windows' The Scottish Tory leader has hit out at SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf, accusing him of having "clapped like a seal" when Nicola Sturgeon launched a behind schedule ferry project with "painted on.. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2023
Kate Forbes says campaign to be first minister 'not over' after equal marriage backlash SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said her campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon is "absolutely not over" despite a backlash on her equal marriage views. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2023
Kate Forbes announces bid to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and first minister Kate Forbes has announced her bid to take over from Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2023
First candidates enter race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader The Scottish health secretary Humza Yousaf and former minister Ash Regan have announced their bids to stand to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the SNP. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2023
Sturgeon 'at peace and comfortable' with decision to step down, says Swinney Nicola Sturgeon is "at peace" after her shock resignation as first minister, her friend and political ally John Swinney has told Sky News.  Sky News - Published on February 17, 2023
Timeline for SNP leadership race announced - with nominations to close next week The SNP's national executive committee has agreed a timetable for members to elect a new leader following Nicola Sturgeon's shock resignation. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2023
Rebel MSP has 'thrown hat into the ring' for SNP leadership A rebel SNP MSP has reportedly "thrown her hat into the ring" to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2023	After Sturgeon's shock resignation the race to become next SNP leader gets under way The race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister is now under way - but nobody has officially thrown their hat into the ring yet. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023
Trump bids 'good riddance' to 'failed woke extremist' Sturgeon after resignation Former US president Donald Trump has bid "good riddance" to Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon following her shock resignation announcement. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023	Nicola Sturgeon's time as Scotland's first minister in 10 charts Nicola Sturgeon's time as first minister of Scotland has certainly been eventful. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023
Sturgeon's exit is the end of an era - and it has big implications for Holyrood and Westminster A mainstay of Scotland's political leadership for two decades, and one of the most formidable politicians of her generation, the abrupt resignation of Nicola Sturgeon left Holyrood and Westminster.. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023	How will Nicola Sturgeon's successor be chosen? Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign once a successor as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been elected. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023
'I feel for Nicola': Surprised Salmond says Sturgeon has 'no obvious successor' There is "no obvious successor" to Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister Alex Salmond has said. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023	Who are the runners and riders to replace Nicola Sturgeon? The race for a new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has begun after Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023
The controversies which piled pressure on Sturgeon - from gender bill to husband's loan Nicola Sturgeon's decision to step down as first minister comes after a number of controversial issues piled the pressure on the SNP leader. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023	Sturgeon survived SNP's 'cesspit of vipers' for years but failed to achieve her dream Nicola Sturgeon has announced she is to resign as Scotland's first minister after more than eight years in the role. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023
Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon is to resign Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to resign, a senior Scottish government source has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023	Sturgeon says double rapist 'almost certainly' claiming to be transgender as 'easy way out' Nicola Sturgeon has said she believes a double rapist is "almost certainly" claiming to be transgender as an "easy way out". Sky News - Published on February 2, 2023
Sturgeon accuses gender reform opponents of using women's rights as 'cloak of acceptability' for transphobia Nicola Sturgeon has accused some opponents of Scotland's gender recognition reform of using women's rights as a "cloak of acceptability". Sky News - Published on January 27, 2023	Transgender woman convicted of rape will not be held in all-female prison, Sturgeon says A transgender woman who was convicted of rape before transitioning will not be imprisoned in the all-female Cornton Vale prison in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Sky News - Published on January 26, 2023