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Nicola Sturgeon Resigns; SNP Leadership Contest Begins

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns; SNP Leadership Contest Begins

By Archie Thomas, BA Politics and International Relations On February 15th, Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation from the leadership of the SNP (Scottish National Party) and as First Minister of Scotland. She cited the personal toll of the job as the main reason for the decision. The announcement brings further

Scotland says No to Independence - but Yes to devolution

Scotland says No to Independence - but Yes to devolution

Marta Pancini, BA Development Studies and Politics The lead up to Scotland’s vote on independence on 18 September saw the rise of fears and hopes on a variety of issues, from more obvious ones such as EU membership of Britain and the potential currency of an independent Scotland to