Nicola Sturgeon took part in a meeting with a complainant and one of Alex Salmond’s former aides, a witness has told the high court in Edinburgh at the former first minister’s sexual assault trial.
Month: March 2020
SNP FINANCE SECRETARY CLEARED BY POLICE
In a series of exchanges, the transcripts of which were published by The Scottish Sun, he told the schoolboy that he was “cute”, as well as inviting him to dinner and to attend a rugby event.
VIRUS: GUIDANCE FOR HOSPITAL VISITORS
Dr Linda de Caestecker, Director of Public Health said: “It is essential you do not visit a patient in hospital if you have a cough, flu like symptoms or a fever. We need to all work together to protect patients, families/carers and staff as much as we can.
VIRUS: WELFARE GRANT ‘THREE CLAIM RULE’ WAIVED
Normally, claimants are not eligible to make more than three claims for a crisis grant from the Scottish Welfare Fund in any given year. Jackie Baillie raised the point that, given the unprecedented circumstances the public are finding themselves in, this criteria should be waived.
INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM TAKES BACK SEAT
Scottish Conservative shadow constitution secretary Murdo Fraser said putting the referendum preparations on hold was welcome news and would “come as a relief to workers and businesses alike”.
GIVE PEOPLE A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME – BLACKFORD
The SNP leader replied: “There is a willingness from all of us to work together as we go through this crisis, but thousands of people are already losing their jobs. It is happening today. Millions will face the same threat. They need reassurance and support, and they need it today. They need an income guarantee