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. But if the question is, can I give this job everything it demands and deserves for another year, let alone for the remainder of this parliamentary term, give it every ounce of energy that it needs in the way that I have strived to do every day for the last eight years, the answer honestly is different. Body of baby found in search for missing infant after parents arrested. I am always buying shoes not too expensive, though, because I am very hard on them. Amazon Fire TV Stick users may soon start seeing a warning message when trying to side-load dodgy unofficial apps. Nicola Sturgeon will survive and Boris Johnson will likely not despite Covid breaches. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Ms Sturgeon believed the Westminster system did not represent Scotland's best interests, adding "Scotland needs a permanent alternative to Westminster which is why the independence choice is so necessary". Glasgow salon owner visiting Turkish home after earthquake shares heartbreaking video of devastation. The then Prime Minister went ahead with the controversial policy despite England's Chief Medical Officer saying there were 'no very strong reasons' to do so. 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. His communications director, Lee Cain, asked why Downing Street would "want to have the fight on not having masks in certain school settings". Answer (1 of 16): A lot going wrong here with this question. Ben Doak in thick of Liverpool bust-up as he stars in UEFA Youth League win over Porto. Before we perform another u turn can I have a view on whether they are necessary?, the Telegraph reported. 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. Mr Johnson's administration had already decided that masks would not be worn in schools and they had been excluded from guidance on mask wearing. After obtaining a law degree in 1992 from the University of Glasgow, Sturgeon became a solicitor with a Glasgow law firm, but her ambitions always lay with politics. Salmond became first minister, with Sturgeon as his deputy and as minister for public health and well-being. Children were ordered to wear face masks in schools after Boris Johnson was told the issue was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Jane Barlow /Pool/Getty Images morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. 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. The bill, which aims to make it easier for Scottish residents to legally identify as the gender of their choice on birth certificates, marriage certificates or even a death certification, without undergoing a medical examination. 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. "Even if for many across the country and in my party, it might feel too soon, in my head and in my heart, I know that time is now, that it is right for me, for my party, and for the country," Sturgeon said. Nicola Sturgeon husband: Who is Peter Murrell? Jane Barlow/Pool/AFP via Getty Images An Ipsos Mori survey this month found that 72 per cent of Scots were satisfied with her performance as First Minister. 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. Johnson messaged into a WhatsApp group: Folks I am about to asked about masks in schools. 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. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Wednesday that she would step down. Nicola Sturgeon has written to Boris Johnson calling for financial support to be made available as it was at the start of the pandemic. Father ignored daughter's screams and texted her to 'stop' on night she died covered in maggots. And the Tories won more than 70% of the mayoral vote in Tees Valley - an area that used to vote Labour. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). 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. Unfortunately, remains of a baby have been found in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. The version of Brexit that Johnson finally pushed across the finish line on January 31, 2020, was anathema for Sturgeon and deeply unpopular with most Scots, not least those in the fishing and seafood industry, who lost their crucial direct access to EU markets. Johnson facing calls to quit as soon as possible, Alister Jack sorry to see 'good friend Boris' go, Sturgeon raises indyref2 plan in call with PM, Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. 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. ", 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. She added: 'in a situation where we had the capacity to test at most a few thousand each day, tough decisions about prioritisation had to be made, decisions that were taken on the best public health advice available.'. Then just 1 a week for full website and app access. We pay for your stories and videos! 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. The UK Government decided to require English schoolchildren to wear masks during the Covid-19 pandemic in part to avoid an "argument" with Nicola Sturgeon, leaked messages reveal.. Boris . The bad blood that resulted between former allies Sturgeon and Salmond deeply divided the SNP as it headed into the important elections for the Scottish Parliament in May 2021, in which Sturgeon and the SNP hoped to gain an outright majority that would allow them to push forward with a new referendum on independence, popularly referred to as indyref2. In late March Salmond formed his own political party, the Alba Party, for the election, and Sturgeon witnessed a drop in her popularity. Nicola Sturgeon has cut a divisive figure across UK politics over the years. Once again, Sturgeon began to set her sights on independence, but before she could hone that focus she was confronted with two more pressing challenges: a scandal involving her former mentor, Salmond, and the global coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic that would thoroughly disrupt life in Scotland and the world in 2020. At a press conference at her Edinburgh residence on Wednesday, Sturgeon told reporters she'd wrestled with the decision for weeks, ultimately deciding that someone else would be better suited to the relentless pressure of the job. Overnight the Telegraph has released a smorgasbord of stories based on a cache of Matt Hancocks WhatsApps during the Covid pandemic. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. They later had to wear them in classrooms. Sturgeon became one of the SNPs more-prominent members, joining the partys National Executive Committee and acting as its spokeswoman for (in turn) health, education, and justice. 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. The decision to implement a hard Brexit in the middle of the pandemic hammered many. Scotland's First Minister announced masks were compulsory in school corridors and communal areas in Scottish secondary schools before Mr Johnson sought advice on whether they should be worn in English schools. 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. He added: So agree not worth an argument.. In Britains 1992 general election, Sturgeon was Scotlands youngest parliamentary candidate, still some weeks short of her 22nd birthday. As of April 2015, the salary for the First Minister of Scotland was decided as being 144,687 per year. Facemasks were only introduced in English classrooms after Boris Johnson was told it was "not worth an argument" with Nicola Sturgeon, it's been shown.. Mr Johnson is said to have made the move despite England's Chief Medical Officer at the time saying there were "no very strong reasons" to do so. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. She says no - and that escalating Westminster chaos will only bolster the case for independence. 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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. Boris Johnson, who replaced her as prime minister, won a mandate for his vision of hard Brexit in another snap parliamentary election in December. The First Minister confirmed earlier there were 5951 cases . However, Scottish voters, apparently unready to vote again on independence, handed Sturgeon and the SNP a major setback at the polls in the snap election called by May for June 2017, as the partys representation in Westminster fell by 21 seats. Scottish Tory Mr Ross said the decision to resign was the right one. Boris Johnson on Sunday completely failed to convey the seriousness of . Writing on Twitter at the time of the August 2020 U-turn, Katherine Birbalsingh, headteacher of a school in north west London, warned: 'Masks mean mayhem.'. She currently has a net satisfaction rating of 49 per cent across the whole country. 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 messages were given to the paper by journalist Isabel Oakeshott. Mr Hancock also appears to have rejected Sir Chris' advice to test for Covid all residents going into English care homes, meaning some may have taken the virus in with them, fuelling deadly outbreaks. Whitty told Johnson that there were no strong reasons against in corridors etc, and no very strong reasons for" introducing the masks. 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. 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. Sturgeon did not run for a seat in the U.K. Parliament during the U.K. general election in May 2015, but her dynamic campaigning led the SNP to a historic landslide victory in the Scottish constituencies, as its share of the seats in Westminster swelled from 6 to 56with nearly all of its gains at the expense of Labour, for which Scotland had long been a stronghold. As of April 2015, the salary for the First Minister of Scotland was decided as being 144,687 per year. Read about our approach to external linking. The then prime minister compared over-65s' risk of dying from Covid to that of 'falling down stairs', adding: 'And we don't stop older people from using stairs.'. Scotland have the 3rd highest rate of excess deaths in Europe. 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. This is flat wrong.". The revelations come from leaked WhatsApp messages taken from the phone of then health secretary Matt Hancock and seen by the Telegraph. 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. She joined (1986) the Scottish National Party (SNP) in . SNP has 'no obvious successor' to Nicola Sturgeon as support for independence hovers around 50%, British Gas profits triple as Scots politicians make renewed call for 'proper' windfall tax, Five times Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish football crossed paths during First Minister's reign, The leaked WhatsApp messages suggested that Boris Johnson was influenced to bring in face masks in English schools because of Nicola Sturgeon. 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. 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. What's he waiting for? 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. who also announced her surprise resignation last month. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The next day, the Government announced secondary schoolchildren returning in September would be required to wear masks in corridors and shared spaces where it was difficult to maintain social distancing in places where lockdowns were in place. Boris Johnson's popularity ratings have plummeted since last December Credit: Alamy Live News. But she said that before the issue of the referendum could be foregrounded, the coronavirus had to be tamed. Mr Cain told the PM: "Considering Scotland has just confirmed it will I find it hard to believe we will hold the line. Around two-thirds are happy with how the Scottish Government has dealt with communicating decisions and the vaccine rollout. Children were ordered to wear face masks in schools after Boris Johnson was told the issue was 'not worth an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon. The panels report, which was published in March 2021, cleared Sturgeon of having violated ministerial code. 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. Lindsay Jackson, spokesperson for Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group, said: 'The failure to protect care homes led to thousands of unnecessary deaths, like my mum's.'. Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal. Why, a healthy dollop of virtue-signalling, of course. In 2017, Ms Sturgeons salary went up to 151,721. Instead, he introduced guidance that made testing compulsory only for those entering care homes from hospital. The shielding guidance was designed to protect people who were most at risk from getting the virus. Perhaps more important, opinion polling that had been indicating a growing preference among Scots for independence now showed roughly a 50-50 split between those who preferred independence and those who favoured continued union. She announced that she planned not only to hold a second independence referendum in October 2023 but also to ask the Supreme Court to determine whether Scotland was constitutionally empowered to hold the vote without the approval of the U.K. government. BORIS Johnson last night challenged Nicola Sturgeon to choose between people's livelihoods and her dreams of an independent Scotland. A YouGov survey found that Scotland's First Minister has higher approval ratings than the Tory leader in every English region except one, the Times revealed. Boris Johnson had to be dragged out of Downing Street. It is hard to see how Boris Johnson can survive the ongoing Partygate scandal without it ending with his . On Thursday morning, it emerged that Mr Johnson had decided to step down. But Scotland's first minister questioned if this was sustainable. And Sir Chris added that he would personally 'think twice' about following shielding guidelines himself, unless it was to protect the NHS which was not the main objective. "We haven't had culture wars in Scotland, but they suddenly arrived with a vengeance," Keating explained. Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish first leader, then announced the compulsory wearing of face masks in corridors and communal areas in secondary schools north of the border on August 25. 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. hide caption. Before we perform another u turn can I have a view on whether they are necessary?. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as Scotland's first minister defied the convention that those at the top cling to the trappings of power until the very end. If you are as appalled as we are at the path this Westminster government is taking, come and join us. Most notably, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the law would undermine U.K.-wide legislation because residents in other parts of the Kingdom do need to undergo a medical exam to change their gender. Is he in the SNP? The guidance was extended in February 2021 recommending the use of face masks in 'all indoor environments', including classrooms in secondary schools. Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon earn around six times the median wage in Scotland, which is 25,600. Those in the Conservative Party who facilitated Johnson's lying, his lawbreaking, and his incompetence must be held to account too.". . Hancock has said that the messages were stolen and has hinted that he will take legal action. "We have a huge number of vacancies that now I am not sure even the PM in an interim basis can fill. In June 2022, Sturgeon made a significant move towards independence by asking Boris Johnson, then the U.K. prime minister, for a Section 30 order, which would grant Edinburgh the power to hold such a vote. But on the other hand, a change in leadership could open the door for a new strategy. View our online Press Pack. Corrections? See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Journalists in the country were surprised to be invited to Sturgeon's residence on short notice during the Scottish parliament's recess. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. She vowed to use her position as first minister to push the British government to devolve more powers to Scotland. Mehmet Sunna, who runs Sunna Salon Furniture in the city, has spoken of the moment found his hometown Pazarcik reduced to rubble. On 15 February 2023, Sturgeon announced that she would resign as first minister and SNP leader once a new leader is elected. The policy was later extended to the classroom. Read ourcoronavirus live blogfor the latest news & updates. Opinion polling in January 2018 indicated that more than two-fifths of Scottish voters surveyed continued to favour independence, but just over one-third of respondents desired that another referendum be held within the next five years. In March 2020 the high court acquitted Salmond of those charges, and Salmond claimed that he had been the target of a conspiracy involving Sturgeons husband, Peter Murrell, the chief executive officer of the SNP. Should she be found to have knowingly broken the ministerial code, Ms Sturgeon would be expected to resign from her position as First Minister. Nicola Sturgeon, (born July 19, 1970, Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland), first minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party (2014 ), Scotlands fifth leaderand first woman leadersince the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and government in 1999. But Mr Hancock did not follow the guidance, telling his advisers that it 'muddies the waters'. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. She was given the messages by Hancock while she worked with him on his book. Read More:Sturgeon faces fight for her job as damning reports to be released. 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. Investigation launched after angry crowd target a home in 'large-scale' disorder in Dumbarton. Ms Sturgeon added: "It is just an unsustainable proposition to say he will continue to inhabit Number 10. Ex-chief constable of Police Scotland 'said bulk of rape complaints were regretful sex'. There's been many excess deaths in care homes. Courteney Cox responds to Prince Harry's memoir claims he took magic mushrooms at her house. And he believed it would be "very difficult" for the prime minister to continue in the role for "several more months". New guidance that masks should be worn when moving around schools and in communal areas was introduced the next day. Very occasionally leaders surprise us. "First and foremost there will be an overwhelming and very widespread sense of relief today that Boris Johnson's time as prime minister - which should probably never have been allowed to happen in the first place - is coming to an end.". In November she succeeded Salmondwho had resignedas Scotlands first minister and leader of the SNP. 11th Jan 2022, 4:29pm. 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. NICOLA Sturgeon is more popular in England than Boris Johnson, polling has been revealed. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign after more than eight years as head of the country's government. In WhatsApp messages obtained by the Daily Telegraph, Sir Chris Whitty said: "No strong reason against in corridors etc, and no very strong reasons for. She won a seat as a member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) in the new legislative bodys first election in 1999. That referendum was held in September 2014, and, although Scotland voted to remain within the United Kingdom, the margin of defeat was narrower than had been expected earlier in the year, and Sturgeon was credited with having run an effective campaign. A spokesman alleged the messages provided to the Telegraph by journalist Isabel Oakeshott, who was handed them by Mr Hancock while she worked on his Pandemic Diaries memoir, have been "spun to fit an anti-lockdown agenda". Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Lookfantastic - Lookfantastic discount code, Treat yourself to offers on make-up and accessories, Get the right equipment and sportswear for less, Save money on outlet and full-price orders, Holland and Barrett - Holland and Barrett promotions, Click through to find the latest voucher codes, Feel good with amazing savings with Cult Beauty, Save money on your favourite brands this month. SCOTS are more satisfied with Nicola Sturgeon's handling of the pandemic than Boris Johnson's, according to a new survey. Born in Irvine, North Ayreshire on July 19 1970, Nicola Sturgeon was born to Joan Sturgeon, a dental nurse, and Robin Sturgeon, and electrician. The former Celtic youth star played in Liverpool's penalty shootout win over the Portuguese outfit to reach the quarter-final of the cup. ", DON'T MISS: Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal may save Tories from 'election wipeout' [REPORT] Ukraine LIVE: Furious Putin bans 'degenerate' foreign words [LATEST] Prince Harry and Meghan 'felt forced out' by King Charles, expert says [OPINION], He continued: "Also why do we want to have the fight on not having masks in certain school settings.". Sturgeon's departure is likely to complicate an issue her party long championed: the Scottish independence movement. 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. Other messages reveal over 2million people were asked to shield during the pandemic even though the Government's top advisors had told the Prime Minister it was not 'very effective'. 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