Sentences with phrase «minister nicola»

And he asked the sector for help in addressing obesity — bringing to mind comments from former Labor Health Minister Nicola Roxon in 2013 on her frustration at the lack of a «clear message» from health advocates on obesity prevention, versus the strong messages on tobacco.

From what the Cabinet health minister Nicola Roxon told La...

They have written to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Energy Secretary Amber Rudd calling for an immediate halt on all wind -LSB-...]

«Hywind Scotland will pave the way for new global market opportunities for floating offshore wind energy,» says Irene Rummelhoff, executive vice-president of Statoil's New Energy Solutions business, on the bus back from the flyover, which was joined by Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon and members of her government.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon inaugurated the world's first floating offshore wind farm, another first for the Scottish dynamic offshore wind potential.

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: «The new direct links with some of the world's most exciting destinations will open up fresh inward investment opportunities and strengthen existing ties with the likes of Germany and Scandinavia.

(BVA Press Release) Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has outlined her programme for Government in the Scottish Parliament (7th Sept), including the intention to introduce a Wild Animals in Circuses Bill.

It will include experts in closing the attainment gap, achieving equity, and system reform, following First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's pledge to ensure Scotland's education system is world class.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced funding of # 4 million to improve educational attainment and standards in Scotland's schools

The panel — which includes members from Australia, the US, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Malaysia, and the UK — was set up by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon after May's Scottish Parliament elections.

First Minister Nicola Stugeon said: «The First Ministers» Reading Challenge has been a fantastic success since it was launched last year, with almost three quarters of schools across Scotland taking part.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Deputy First Minister John Swinney joined the panel for discussions on Scottish education

The plans were announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and will include a # 1.5 million innovation fund to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds improve in areas such as literacy and numeracy.

Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Conservative leader, raised these figures to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: «We are working hard to improve educational standards across the country to make sure that every child in Scotland has the ability to achieve their potential.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has branded the Trade Union Bill an attack on workers which should be dropped.

But the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has consistently claimed the SNP would prefer to prop up Labour by wringing out concessions on a vote - by - vote basis.

Mr Salmond was speaking at a Yes Scotland event in Edinburgh with Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Jim Sillars, former deputy leader of the SNP.

Tory Public Health Minister Nicola Blackwood last night insisted the Government's programme — including the Sugar Tax — was the «most ambitious in the world».

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon later told Holyrood that one meeting was held in February 2016 - three months before the last Scottish Parliament election - but that no work was done by CA and no money was paid to the company.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she believes David Cameron has to go beyond the Smith Commission proposals, giving Scotland greater fiscal autonomy.

Prime Minister David Cameron has called Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to congratulate her on the SNP's election success, a Downing Street spokesman said.

PM tells Scottish people her government will «always be on your side» as she meets first minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh

Last week Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted the SNP had met the company in 2016 but decided not to use them.

Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Scottish parliament on Thursday, dismissing the idea of a Labour victory in the upcoming general election as fantasy.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland contributed significantly to the Remain vote across the UK and the Scottish people «see their future as part of the EU»

Meanwhile, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for «immediate guarantees» on the residency status and rights of European Union nationals living in Scotland.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the calling of a snap General Election is a chance for the Conservatives to «force through a hard Brexit».

What's more, at a time when the referendum result is being interpreted as a sign of growing discontent with a seemingly out - of - touch political elite, they echo the down - to - earth style of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Like aspects of the recent «non-victory tour» that the new party leader and Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon undertook last month, the SNP have borrowed from the American political system.

Under Ruth Davidson, whose personal ratings have just overtaken first minister Nicola Sturgeon's, the Conservatives arguably succeeded through positioning themselves as best placed to defend the union.

First minister Nicola Sturgeon said she hoped the UK government «will respect the will of this parliament».

On the day Theresa May took up residence at 10 Downing Street, the Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon had a message for her:

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has put plans for a second Scottish vote on hold until there is a clear Brexit plan in place.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said there is «no good reason» why Scotland should not get a similar Brexit deal to Northern Ireland.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said David Cameron has to go beyond the Smith Commission proposals, giving Scotland greater fiscal autonomy.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is celebrating what she said was an «emphatic» victory, her first as party leader, after the SNP emerged as the largest party at Holyrood with 63 seats, ahead of the Conservatives on 31 and Labour on 24.

Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon was insisting today that Scottish membership could be finalised in 18 months.

There are serious fears in No 10 that Scots first minister Nicola Sturgeon will gamble all by calling for a second independence referendum.

And SNP leader and Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon also argued that the Tories were moving drastically rightwards:

Deputy first minister Nicola Sturgeon fought back, starting a legal battle costing the taxpayer # 12,000.

Both Mr Salmond and Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made it clear yesterday that they would take advice from the Electoral Commission, but insisted it would be for the Scottish Parliament to decide.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the SNP will seek to «engage positively» with the Conservative government «but will exercise the influence that Scotland has given us».

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has already emerged as the clear favourite to take over from Mr Salmond, when he formally steps down at the SNP annual conference in November.

The new intake of Nationalist MPs arrived in London for a photo opportunity with Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the local elections were an «emphatic» victory for the SNP, despite the Conservative's gains north of the border.

Known for her eclectic footwear (she auctioned a pair of Irregular Choice «Bambi» heels for the charity Shoe Aid UK), Angela has served as Education Secretary under First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Since the morning after the first independence referendum three years ago, the thin - skinned tyrant of English nationalism has treated Scotland with nothing but contempt - English Votes for English Laws, hysterical Tory election posters demonising Scotland's largest party, voting for Brexit, ditching the single market against the express wishes of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and generally behaving like an abusive husband who's hidden the new PIN for the joint bank account.

A cronyism row which saw an SNP cabinet secretary rubber - stamp a # 150,000 grant to the organisers of the T in the Park music festival after a meeting brokered by a former party adviser may have caused First Minister Nicola Sturgeon the inconvenience of having to answer some awkward questions in the Scottish Parliament but it has done her party no discernible harm.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon enjoys the sort of popularity ratings that should make her opponents weep, and the party is predicted to secure a third election victory (and second overall majority) in May 2016's Scottish parliamentary election.