Ms Sturgeon said : “This is important because while we have had to pause the route-map, we do still hope that vaccination will allow us over this summer to move beyond level 0 and back to a much greater degree of normality,”

pressandjournal Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:44:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “I know how important this is for many businesses, in hospitality certainly, but also for theatres and cinemas and the arts more generally, as they all consider how they can operate sustainably over the medium to long term,”

pressandjournal Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:44:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “This is important because while we have had to pause the route-map, we do still hope that vaccination will allow us over this summer to move beyond level 0 and back to a much greater degree of normality,”

eveningexpress Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:17:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “I know how important this is for many businesses, in hospitality certainly, but also for theatres and cinemas and the arts more generally, as they all consider how they can operate sustainably over the medium to long term,”

eveningexpress Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:17:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

msn-uk Monday, June 21, 2021 5:46:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

heart Monday, June 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

piratefm Monday, June 21, 2021 4:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

skynews Monday, June 21, 2021 4:10:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

bbc Sunday, June 20, 2021 2:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I’d ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region,”

msn-uk Sunday, June 20, 2021 1:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : “Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region,”

independent-UK Friday, June 18, 2021 4:49:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : “The legislation therefore recognises that although we are in that journey back to normality and therefore some measures are no longer needed, we are not quite there yet, so we need to keep some of these in place for a bit longer,”

independent-UK Friday, June 18, 2021 4:49:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Vaccines are the way back to normality - I think we are increasingly confident of that,” “Quite literally every single one of us who gets these jabs is representing a step back towards normal life”

independent-UK Friday, June 18, 2021 4:49:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Does the First Minister agree that if the UK Government is so confident about the benefits of the deal, it should be put to a vote rather than selling out Scotland's farmers and crofters, just as they sold out the fishing communities?"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Yes, I do agree. I think the detail of this should be published in full. "

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : "Given the uncertainties of the current situation, we have taken a bit longer to consider this than we originally planned,"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:31:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I am aware that perceived anomalies have arisen as restrictions have eased,"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:31:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : ”Vaccination means that although the Delta variant may be slowing our progress out of restrictions, I am really confident that it will not stop that progress. “We are very firmly planning for how we can hopefully ease restrictions in the future and, I hope, in the not too distant future so over the course of this summer”

heraldscotland Wednesday, June 16, 2021 5:17:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added ( about James Wolfe ) : “James has been Lord Advocate during an extraordinary and challenging time and has repeatedly demonstrated his outstanding ability, personal integrity and commitment to the rule of law within Government”

pressandjournal Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:46:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "we need to buy sufficient time for vaccination to get ahead and stay ahead of the virus, and that is the reason for caution at this juncture"

bbc Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:54:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Given the current situation – and the need to get more people fully vaccinated before we ease up further – it is reasonable to indicate now that I think it unlikely that any part of the country will move down a level from 28 June,”

independent-UK Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:52:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon responded : “And will she undertake to publish the evidence which informs any decision about restricting access to nursery graduations and school sports days?”

pressandjournal Tuesday, June 15, 2021 7:44:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There is no doubt at all that too lax border controls around the whole of the UK have played a part in where we are right now"

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:53:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about The UK ) : "The fact that more of the recent hospital admissions are in younger age groups may mean that fewer of the people being admitted are becoming seriously ill or requiring intensive care. It made also help to explain my next point. "

msn-uk Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:34:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Our next full review of the protection levels is scheduled for next week. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:53:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about The UK ) : "The UK government just yesterday announced a four-week delay to its plans for lifting COVID restrictions in England. The Scottish government too will continue to adopt a cautious approach,"

msn-uk Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Given the current situation – and the need to get more people fully vaccinated before we ease up further – it is reasonable to indicate now that I think it unlikely that any part of the country will move down a level from 28 June,”

independent-UK Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:14:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about The UK ) : "The UK government just yesterday announced a four-week delay to its plans for lifting COVID restrictions in England. The Scottish government too will continue to adopt a cautious approach,"

heart Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:13:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "we need to buy sufficient time for vaccination to get ahead and stay ahead of the virus, and that is the reason for caution at this juncture"

bbc Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:52:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Queen ) : “I know we are all hugely grateful to each and every one of them, and it is right that their stellar efforts have been acknowledged in this way. Our emergency services have always gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep people and communities across Scotland safe, and never more so than during these unprecedented times. I also want to extend my congratulations to those personnel who have been awarded The Queen’s Fire, Police or Ambulance Service Medals”

heraldscotland Saturday, June 12, 2021 12:56:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We know the Delta variant is allowing this virus to transmit more quickly and therefore we have to do everything possible to make sure that vaccination happens at a pace that can keep it under control. "

heraldscotland Friday, June 11, 2021 8:01:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "When the provisional grades are submitted to the SQA they will not be changed because of a school's past performance. "

news-yahoo Friday, June 11, 2021 7:44:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Steve Clarke ) : "I also take the opportunity today to wish Steve Clarke and all of the Scotland men’s football team all the best as they prepare to embark on the European championship campaign. "

heraldscotland Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:32:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "In certain environments, 2m physical distancing remains an important mitigation. "However, the issue is important and we will continue to look at the situation to see how quickly we can increase capacity and get the backlogs down"

bbc Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:18:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “Should the current public consultation back an extended rollout of body cams, will the Scottish Government commit to ensuring Scottish police officers and ambulance crews are given the protection, they both need and deserve?”

pressandjournal Thursday, June 10, 2021 5:09:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "provisional grades that appear to be significantly out of step with past performance"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 10, 2021 4:33:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "When the provisional grades are submitted to the SQA they will not be changed because of a school's past performance. "

heraldscotland Thursday, June 10, 2021 4:33:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It is a complex issue, but yes, this needs to be addressed quickly and we will look into it and try to increase capacity. I fully understand the importance of this"

bbc Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:59:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I can confirm that if the JCVI does recommend the use of the vaccine for children aged 12 and over, we will move as quickly as practically possible to implement their advice," "For the moment, however, we continue to focus on vaccinating all adults as quickly as possible"

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 8, 2021 10:01:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon adding : “is an excuse she might try to offer for the apparent disrespect to the Parliament”

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “If the JCVI does recommend the use of the vaccine in children aged 12 or over, we will move as quickly as practically possible to implement their advice”

themirror Tuesday, June 8, 2021 5:05:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "On the downside, as we can see cases are rising again, they have more than tripled over the last month, and today the more than 900 cases that have been reported is the highest number of new cases since the 17 February. "

heraldscotland Monday, June 7, 2021 7:09:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We don't know what's going to happen between now and the 28th of June,"

news-yahoo Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:59:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We are at a very critical juncture right now in what we still very much hope, and believe, is a transition to a less restrictive way of dealing with Covid, but the position we are in now on that transition is a fragile one. "

thesun Friday, June 4, 2021 4:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We are at a very critical juncture right now in what we still very much hope, and believe, is a transition to a less restrictive way of dealing with Covid, but the position we are in now on that transition is a fragile one"

heraldscotland Friday, June 4, 2021 3:59:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I do not agree with that,”

heraldscotland Friday, June 4, 2021 10:05:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Both I and indeed the First Minister of Wales made clear that if we are to have good faith discussions about working together where we can then that's not helped by the power grab and the UK Government trying to muscle in on devolved spending"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:18:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “As travel restrictions ease, is the first minister now in a position to give our key energy workers the review they so desperately crave and at least permit these essential workers to isolate at home?”

thecourier Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : “Will the first minister do the right thing, concede she’s got this badly wrong and guarantee that no pupils who appeal will be downgraded?”

thecourier Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “As travel restrictions ease, is the first minister now in a position to give our key energy workers the review they so desperately crave and at least permit these essential workers to isolate at home?”

eveningexpress Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:26:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “We will take forward a range of different ways in which we are going to support the vast, renewable energy potential that Scotland has”

pressandjournal Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:16:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I will be calling on it to commit to maintain public spending during the period of recovery, and to extend the furlough scheme for as long as it is needed to protect businesses and people who have been required to stop working to protect others"

thesun Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I will be calling on it to commit to maintain public spending during the period of recovery, and to extend the furlough scheme for as long as it is needed to protect businesses and people who have been required to stop working to protect others"

thesun Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:08:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “We can go into each other’s homes, we can see hospitality open, stay open indoors, so there are significant steps there”

chesterfirst Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “It is possible that from the unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated pool we would start to see hospital numbers go up,” “You don’t have to go very far to hear public health experts urging caution at this time”

thenational Tuesday, June 1, 2021 5:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I appreciate that today’s decisions will feel like a mixed bag. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 1, 2021 5:35:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I appreciate that today's decisions will feel like a mixed bag... the vaccines do make the outlook positive but the new variant do mean the road ahead is potentially bumpy. So caution is necessary"

thesun Tuesday, June 1, 2021 4:59:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon argued : "the case for Scottish independence must be progressed now as a matter of urgency"

msn-uk Monday, May 31, 2021 4:33:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It would be premature to move Glasgow out of Level 3 immediately this week while the situation remains so fragile"

thesun Monday, May 31, 2021 10:37:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I think that most people across the country, and most responsible businesses that I speak to and have interaction with, know that, although it is important to support a strong, vibrant and sustainable economy, it is also vital—in fact, it is a moral imperative—to do that in a way that meets our obligations to the planet and delivers our climate change targets”

pressandjournal Sunday, May 30, 2021 2:24:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I think that most people across the country, and most responsible businesses that I speak to and have interaction with, know that, although it is important to support a strong, vibrant and sustainable economy, it is also vital—in fact, it is a moral imperative—to do that in a way that meets our obligations to the planet and delivers our climate change targets”

pressandjournal Saturday, May 29, 2021 9:03:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “As we embark on this process, we are setting no limits on our ambition. So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or a pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a co-operation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government”

pressandjournal Saturday, May 29, 2021 9:03:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I think that most people across the country, and most responsible businesses that I speak to and have interaction with, know that, although it is important to support a strong, vibrant and sustainable economy, it is also vital—in fact, it is a moral imperative—to do that in a way that meets our obligations to the planet and delivers our climate change targets”

eveningexpress Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:26:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “As we embark on this process, we are setting no limits on our ambition. So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or a pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a co-operation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government”

eveningexpress Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:26:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "The purpose of the level system is that while yes we want the country, if possible, all to be in the same level, it allows us to have that regional variation so that we're not holding back the Highlands because Glasgow has an outbreak. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There are some early signs that the situation is stabilising in Glasgow. "

heart Friday, May 28, 2021 6:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "My message to the people of Glasgow is don't lose heart, on the contrary, take heart from the progress that we are seeing. "

heart Friday, May 28, 2021 6:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Getting vaccinated is in all of our best interests, whatever age we are. "

heart Friday, May 28, 2021 6:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I live in Glasgow, I come to Edinburgh for work, but I, you know, take the view that the hospitality rules that apply to me are the ones that apply in Glasgow because that's where I live”

independent-UK Friday, May 28, 2021 6:05:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It would be premature to move Glasgow out of Level 3 immediately this week while the situation remains so fragile"

thesun Friday, May 28, 2021 4:27:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There are some early signs that the situation is stabilising in Glasgow. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 3:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "My message to the people of Glasgow is don't lose heart, on the contrary, take heart from the progress that we are seeing. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 3:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Getting vaccinated is in all of our best interests, whatever age we are. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 3:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added ( about Greater Glasgow ) : “I know how difficult it is for residents and businesses across Glasgow but I also know how dangerous it would be if we eased restrictions too quickly and allowed a new variant of this virus, that we know is spreading perhaps even more quickly than the variant at the start of the year, to take a grip again”

pressandjournal Friday, May 28, 2021 12:38:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon observed ( about Douglas Roos ) : "For some reason that is best known to him, Douglas Ross seems intent on telling Jim Fairlie that he is a lamb, not a calf,"

heraldscotland Friday, May 28, 2021 9:37:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied ( about Nicola Sturgeon ) : "I have had an assurance that there have been rigorous attempts to contact the remaining family, and regrettably it has not been possible to contact them. He said: "Nicola Sturgeon was health secretary when this hospital was commissioned, and she was first minister when it opened despite an independent review finding that the water supply was not safe. "But the only people that have paid the price for this scandal have been the families and the whistleblowers. "Years on, why has nobody taken responsibility? Why have there been no consequences, why are families still having to fight for the truth? Who is going to be held accountable?"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : "this is a matter of utmost seriousness"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “take personal responsibility that this family will be found and told the truth about what happened to their child”

pressandjournal Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I will certainly be ensuring that the health board is doing everything that is reasonably possible to locate this family”

pressandjournal Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “This SNP Government does need to reset its relationship with business. Does the First Minister honestly believe a coalition with the Greens is the way to do that?”

heraldscotland Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied ( about Nicola Sturgeon ) : "I have had an assurance that there have been rigorous attempts to contact the remaining family, and regrettably it has not been possible to contact them. He said: "Nicola Sturgeon was health secretary when this hospital was commissioned, and she was first minister when it opened despite an independent review finding that the water supply was not safe. "But the only people that have paid the price for this scandal have been the families and the whistleblowers. "Years on, why has nobody taken responsibility? Why have there been no consequences, why are families still having to fight for the truth? Who is going to be held accountable?"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : "this is a matter of utmost seriousness"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “We see a reduction in hospital cases today, and a small reduction in ICU cases, so there are reasons to be optimistic there, but we’ve got to continue in the interest of business and in the interest of everybody to take careful and cautious decisions to get the whole country back to normality”

pressandjournal Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:58:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Up until now, we have sought to respond as quickly as possible to rising case numbers,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:46:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Up until now, we have sought to respond as quickly as possible to rising case numbers,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 27, 2021 1:48:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “It is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government,”

pressandjournal Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government"

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “It is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government,”

eveningexpress Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:29:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government"

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Up until now, we have sought to respond as quickly as possible to rising case numbers,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 26, 2021 1:52:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “We need to try to accommodate as much flexibility within the system as possible”

pressandjournal Tuesday, May 25, 2021 5:38:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “transparency and scrutiny is really important for all sorts of different reasons”

pressandjournal Friday, May 21, 2021 7:18:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Over the past 10 days, there have been extensive public health measures deployed across the city - including enhanced testing and vaccination in the areas with the highest rates of Covid, especially in G41 and G42. She added: "

heraldscotland Friday, May 21, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I'm very pleased to say that the situation has actually improved very significantly. "

heraldscotland Friday, May 21, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "In recent weeks, this variant has become quite established in many parts of the UK, including in Scotland, and we have reason to believe it might be even more transmissible than the Kent variant"

heraldscotland Friday, May 21, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “We don’t think we have turned the corner in Glasgow yet,”

standard Friday, May 21, 2021 3:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I want to pay tribute to the work of both Fiona Hyslop and Fergus Ewing and to thank them for their unstinting public service over many years. "

dailymail Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I want to offer my sincere thanks to Fiona and Fergus for their service, and wish them well as they continue to serve their constituents in the new Parliament"

dailymail Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I want to offer my sincere thanks to Fiona and Fergus for their service, and wish them well as they continue to serve their constituents in the new Parliament”

pressandjournal Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:47:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I do think it is time to look at the not proven verdict”

pressandjournal Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Our first priority as a government is to lead the country through the pandemic and into a recovery that supports our NHS, protects and creates jobs, backs our young people and contributes to our ambition to be a net zero nation. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:16:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon argued : "caution will be in the greater and better interests of businesses than allowing things to go ahead and perhaps this time next week looking at going into reverse or having to impose even more heavy restrictions"

msn-uk Friday, May 14, 2021 10:39:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I know how disappointing this will be, but pressing pause for a few days will hopefully avoid a situation in which we have to impose even more restrictive measures over the next few weeks"

msn-uk Friday, May 14, 2021 7:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "If the Department of Health sticks with the offer it has proposed, staff in Scotland will be considerably better off in 2021-22 than their counterparts in England. "

bbc Friday, May 14, 2021 7:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It is inevitable that as we continue to navigate our way through this pandemic, we will hit bumps in the road. "However, if we exercise suitable caution as we're seeking to do today, then even though that is difficult, we are much more likely to stay on the right track overall"

bbc Friday, May 14, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I know how disappointing this will be, but pressing pause for a few days will hopefully avoid a situation in which we have to impose even more restrictive measures over the next few weeks"

themirror Friday, May 14, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anum will be an exceptional addition to our Westminster team if elected. "

themirror Friday, May 14, 2021 3:56:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “Close physical contact does still carry risk, I have to be clear about that. So if you have loved ones who are vulnerable for any reason, please still be careful. And limit the overall number of people that you choose to have close physical contact with”

thecourier Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:32:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I know how desperate we all are for this,”

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There is in the opinion of public health experts widespread community transmission in Moray,"

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Everyone should think seriously about whether they really need to travel abroad this summer,” “I know for many people international travel is about family connections. But when it comes to holidays abroad, my advice continues to be to err on the side of caution and to staycation this summer”

independent-UK Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:02:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Everyone should think seriously about whether they really need to travel abroad this summer,” “I know for many people international travel is about family connections. But when it comes to holidays abroad, my advice continues to be to err on the side of caution and to staycation this summer”

independent-UK Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “The situation in Moray, and the emergence of new variants globally should be a sharp reminder to all of us that the virus remains a very real threat, not just here in Scotland, but of course, across the world”

msn-uk Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I actually feel a wee bit emotional saying this, but from Monday – as long as you stay within the permitted limits – you can hug your loved ones again”

msn-uk Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "In recent days, as you will have seen, Moray has been experiencing a high and increasing number of cases with a small associated increase in hospital admissions. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "This means - and I actually feel a wee bit emotional saying this - that from Monday as long as you stay within permitted minutes you can hug your loved ones again"

heart Tuesday, May 11, 2021 5:20:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “This decision means that, as of now, we have a consistent four nations position on international travel I think that’s positive,”

heraldscotland Tuesday, May 11, 2021 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “If there is any extension to Level 3 then I would hope it’s for as short a period as possible”

eveningexpress Tuesday, May 11, 2021 4:11:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "This means - and I actually feel a wee bit emotional saying this - that from Monday as long as you stay within permitted minutes you can hug your loved ones again"

skynews Tuesday, May 11, 2021 3:35:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Today we will outline those latest steps in lifting restrictions, while also making clear that we need to remain vigilant against any resurgence in Covid levels across Scotland,”

independent-UK Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Boris Johnson ) : “Given that outcome, there is simply no democratic justification whatsoever for Boris Johnson or anyone else seeking to block the right of the people of Scotland to choose our future,”

msn-uk Monday, May 10, 2021 6:21:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “dependent on the Bank of England for years”

independent-UK Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:22:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “These are all decisions that people will all weigh up in an independence referendum”

independent-UK Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:22:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There is a fundamental issue of democracy here. We have just won a landslide. "

themirror Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Westminster Government ) : “The absurdity and outrageous nature of a Westminster government potentially going to court to overturn Scottish democracy, I can't think of a more colorful argument for Scottish independence than that myself,”

mercopress Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon insisted : “the task of building a better Scotland for everyone who lives here will be my priority every single day”

mercopress Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "What this poll shows is that Boris Johnson and the Tories can’t deny democracy forever. “When the Scottish Parliament decides it is the right time for the people of Scotland to choose their future, it would be foolish for a Westminster Tory government to stand the way of the democratic will of the people of Scotland”. But a UK government spokesperson said the SNP’s push for a “divisive referendum” was “irresponsible”. The poll also shows that across Britain as a whole, only the over-65s believe Mr Johnson’s government has taken the right approach. They back his position by 45 per cent to 35 per cent. But no other age group agreed. And young people were especially likely to believe the outcome of Thursday’s vote could lead to another independence poll. Among 18-24 year olds, 48 per cent thought the government should allow another referendum, while just 15 per cent thought they should withhold permission. As well as the SNP, the Scottish Greens also support independence, as do Alba, the new party formed by Ms Sturgeon’s rival and former ally Alex Salmond. He is campaigning for voters to deliver a ‘super majority’ among pro-independence parties on Thursday. UK ministers were spooked by a series of polls earlier this year which suggested support for independence had risen in Scotland. However, polls in recent days suggest that backing may have waned during the course of this election campaign. Some UK government insiders believe the chances of a pro-independence majority on Thursday are currently touch and go. A UK government spokesperson said: “Now more than ever, people in Scotland want to see the UK government and the devolved administrations working together to protect lives and livelihoods. "

independent-UK Sunday, May 2, 2021 11:27:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “What is poisoning our democratic institutions in my view are politicians standing up and hurling assertions and accusations with out a shred of evidence to back them up. "I think that is something all of us need to seriously reflect on”

heraldscotland Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:22:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “This is important because while we have had to pause the route-map, we do still hope that vaccination will allow us over this summer to move beyond level 0 and back to a much greater degree of normality,”

pressandjournal Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:44:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “I know how important this is for many businesses, in hospitality certainly, but also for theatres and cinemas and the arts more generally, as they all consider how they can operate sustainably over the medium to long term,”

pressandjournal Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:44:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “This is important because while we have had to pause the route-map, we do still hope that vaccination will allow us over this summer to move beyond level 0 and back to a much greater degree of normality,”

eveningexpress Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:17:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “I know how important this is for many businesses, in hospitality certainly, but also for theatres and cinemas and the arts more generally, as they all consider how they can operate sustainably over the medium to long term,”

eveningexpress Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:17:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

msn-uk Monday, June 21, 2021 5:46:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

heart Monday, June 21, 2021 5:03:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

piratefm Monday, June 21, 2021 4:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

skynews Monday, June 21, 2021 4:10:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region"

bbc Sunday, June 20, 2021 2:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I’d ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region,”

msn-uk Sunday, June 20, 2021 1:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : “Anyone travelling elsewhere in the Greater Manchester or Lancashire area, I'd ask to think carefully about whether your journey is really necessary, because we do see cases rising across that region,”

independent-UK Friday, June 18, 2021 4:49:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : “The legislation therefore recognises that although we are in that journey back to normality and therefore some measures are no longer needed, we are not quite there yet, so we need to keep some of these in place for a bit longer,”

independent-UK Friday, June 18, 2021 4:49:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Vaccines are the way back to normality - I think we are increasingly confident of that,” “Quite literally every single one of us who gets these jabs is representing a step back towards normal life”

independent-UK Friday, June 18, 2021 4:49:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Does the First Minister agree that if the UK Government is so confident about the benefits of the deal, it should be put to a vote rather than selling out Scotland's farmers and crofters, just as they sold out the fishing communities?"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Yes, I do agree. I think the detail of this should be published in full. "

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : "Given the uncertainties of the current situation, we have taken a bit longer to consider this than we originally planned,"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:31:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I am aware that perceived anomalies have arisen as restrictions have eased,"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:31:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : ”Vaccination means that although the Delta variant may be slowing our progress out of restrictions, I am really confident that it will not stop that progress. “We are very firmly planning for how we can hopefully ease restrictions in the future and, I hope, in the not too distant future so over the course of this summer”

heraldscotland Wednesday, June 16, 2021 5:17:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added ( about James Wolfe ) : “James has been Lord Advocate during an extraordinary and challenging time and has repeatedly demonstrated his outstanding ability, personal integrity and commitment to the rule of law within Government”

pressandjournal Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:46:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "we need to buy sufficient time for vaccination to get ahead and stay ahead of the virus, and that is the reason for caution at this juncture"

bbc Wednesday, June 16, 2021 12:54:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Given the current situation – and the need to get more people fully vaccinated before we ease up further – it is reasonable to indicate now that I think it unlikely that any part of the country will move down a level from 28 June,”

independent-UK Tuesday, June 15, 2021 9:52:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon responded : “And will she undertake to publish the evidence which informs any decision about restricting access to nursery graduations and school sports days?”

pressandjournal Tuesday, June 15, 2021 7:44:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There is no doubt at all that too lax border controls around the whole of the UK have played a part in where we are right now"

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:53:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about The UK ) : "The fact that more of the recent hospital admissions are in younger age groups may mean that fewer of the people being admitted are becoming seriously ill or requiring intensive care. It made also help to explain my next point. "

msn-uk Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:34:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Our next full review of the protection levels is scheduled for next week. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:53:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about The UK ) : "The UK government just yesterday announced a four-week delay to its plans for lifting COVID restrictions in England. The Scottish government too will continue to adopt a cautious approach,"

msn-uk Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Given the current situation – and the need to get more people fully vaccinated before we ease up further – it is reasonable to indicate now that I think it unlikely that any part of the country will move down a level from 28 June,”

independent-UK Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:14:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about The UK ) : "The UK government just yesterday announced a four-week delay to its plans for lifting COVID restrictions in England. The Scottish government too will continue to adopt a cautious approach,"

heart Tuesday, June 15, 2021 5:13:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "we need to buy sufficient time for vaccination to get ahead and stay ahead of the virus, and that is the reason for caution at this juncture"

bbc Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:52:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Queen ) : “I know we are all hugely grateful to each and every one of them, and it is right that their stellar efforts have been acknowledged in this way. Our emergency services have always gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep people and communities across Scotland safe, and never more so than during these unprecedented times. I also want to extend my congratulations to those personnel who have been awarded The Queen’s Fire, Police or Ambulance Service Medals”

heraldscotland Saturday, June 12, 2021 12:56:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We know the Delta variant is allowing this virus to transmit more quickly and therefore we have to do everything possible to make sure that vaccination happens at a pace that can keep it under control. "

heraldscotland Friday, June 11, 2021 8:01:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "When the provisional grades are submitted to the SQA they will not be changed because of a school's past performance. "

news-yahoo Friday, June 11, 2021 7:44:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Steve Clarke ) : "I also take the opportunity today to wish Steve Clarke and all of the Scotland men’s football team all the best as they prepare to embark on the European championship campaign. "

heraldscotland Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:32:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "In certain environments, 2m physical distancing remains an important mitigation. "However, the issue is important and we will continue to look at the situation to see how quickly we can increase capacity and get the backlogs down"

bbc Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:18:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “Should the current public consultation back an extended rollout of body cams, will the Scottish Government commit to ensuring Scottish police officers and ambulance crews are given the protection, they both need and deserve?”

pressandjournal Thursday, June 10, 2021 5:09:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "provisional grades that appear to be significantly out of step with past performance"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 10, 2021 4:33:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "When the provisional grades are submitted to the SQA they will not be changed because of a school's past performance. "

heraldscotland Thursday, June 10, 2021 4:33:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It is a complex issue, but yes, this needs to be addressed quickly and we will look into it and try to increase capacity. I fully understand the importance of this"

bbc Wednesday, June 9, 2021 3:59:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I can confirm that if the JCVI does recommend the use of the vaccine for children aged 12 and over, we will move as quickly as practically possible to implement their advice," "For the moment, however, we continue to focus on vaccinating all adults as quickly as possible"

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 8, 2021 10:01:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon adding : “is an excuse she might try to offer for the apparent disrespect to the Parliament”

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 8, 2021 7:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “If the JCVI does recommend the use of the vaccine in children aged 12 or over, we will move as quickly as practically possible to implement their advice”

themirror Tuesday, June 8, 2021 5:05:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "On the downside, as we can see cases are rising again, they have more than tripled over the last month, and today the more than 900 cases that have been reported is the highest number of new cases since the 17 February. "

heraldscotland Monday, June 7, 2021 7:09:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We don't know what's going to happen between now and the 28th of June,"

news-yahoo Saturday, June 5, 2021 9:59:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We are at a very critical juncture right now in what we still very much hope, and believe, is a transition to a less restrictive way of dealing with Covid, but the position we are in now on that transition is a fragile one. "

thesun Friday, June 4, 2021 4:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "We are at a very critical juncture right now in what we still very much hope, and believe, is a transition to a less restrictive way of dealing with Covid, but the position we are in now on that transition is a fragile one"

heraldscotland Friday, June 4, 2021 3:59:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I do not agree with that,”

heraldscotland Friday, June 4, 2021 10:05:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Both I and indeed the First Minister of Wales made clear that if we are to have good faith discussions about working together where we can then that's not helped by the power grab and the UK Government trying to muscle in on devolved spending"

heraldscotland Thursday, June 3, 2021 9:18:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “As travel restrictions ease, is the first minister now in a position to give our key energy workers the review they so desperately crave and at least permit these essential workers to isolate at home?”

thecourier Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon told : “Will the first minister do the right thing, concede she’s got this badly wrong and guarantee that no pupils who appeal will be downgraded?”

thecourier Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “As travel restrictions ease, is the first minister now in a position to give our key energy workers the review they so desperately crave and at least permit these essential workers to isolate at home?”

eveningexpress Thursday, June 3, 2021 7:26:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “We will take forward a range of different ways in which we are going to support the vast, renewable energy potential that Scotland has”

pressandjournal Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:16:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I will be calling on it to commit to maintain public spending during the period of recovery, and to extend the furlough scheme for as long as it is needed to protect businesses and people who have been required to stop working to protect others"

thesun Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I will be calling on it to commit to maintain public spending during the period of recovery, and to extend the furlough scheme for as long as it is needed to protect businesses and people who have been required to stop working to protect others"

thesun Thursday, June 3, 2021 4:08:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “We can go into each other’s homes, we can see hospitality open, stay open indoors, so there are significant steps there”

chesterfirst Tuesday, June 1, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “It is possible that from the unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated pool we would start to see hospital numbers go up,” “You don’t have to go very far to hear public health experts urging caution at this time”

thenational Tuesday, June 1, 2021 5:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I appreciate that today’s decisions will feel like a mixed bag. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, June 1, 2021 5:35:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I appreciate that today's decisions will feel like a mixed bag... the vaccines do make the outlook positive but the new variant do mean the road ahead is potentially bumpy. So caution is necessary"

thesun Tuesday, June 1, 2021 4:59:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon argued : "the case for Scottish independence must be progressed now as a matter of urgency"

msn-uk Monday, May 31, 2021 4:33:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It would be premature to move Glasgow out of Level 3 immediately this week while the situation remains so fragile"

thesun Monday, May 31, 2021 10:37:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I think that most people across the country, and most responsible businesses that I speak to and have interaction with, know that, although it is important to support a strong, vibrant and sustainable economy, it is also vital—in fact, it is a moral imperative—to do that in a way that meets our obligations to the planet and delivers our climate change targets”

pressandjournal Sunday, May 30, 2021 2:24:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I think that most people across the country, and most responsible businesses that I speak to and have interaction with, know that, although it is important to support a strong, vibrant and sustainable economy, it is also vital—in fact, it is a moral imperative—to do that in a way that meets our obligations to the planet and delivers our climate change targets”

pressandjournal Saturday, May 29, 2021 9:03:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “As we embark on this process, we are setting no limits on our ambition. So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or a pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a co-operation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government”

pressandjournal Saturday, May 29, 2021 9:03:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I think that most people across the country, and most responsible businesses that I speak to and have interaction with, know that, although it is important to support a strong, vibrant and sustainable economy, it is also vital—in fact, it is a moral imperative—to do that in a way that meets our obligations to the planet and delivers our climate change targets”

eveningexpress Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:26:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “As we embark on this process, we are setting no limits on our ambition. So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or a pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a co-operation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government”

eveningexpress Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:26:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "The purpose of the level system is that while yes we want the country, if possible, all to be in the same level, it allows us to have that regional variation so that we're not holding back the Highlands because Glasgow has an outbreak. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There are some early signs that the situation is stabilising in Glasgow. "

heart Friday, May 28, 2021 6:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "My message to the people of Glasgow is don't lose heart, on the contrary, take heart from the progress that we are seeing. "

heart Friday, May 28, 2021 6:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Getting vaccinated is in all of our best interests, whatever age we are. "

heart Friday, May 28, 2021 6:06:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I live in Glasgow, I come to Edinburgh for work, but I, you know, take the view that the hospitality rules that apply to me are the ones that apply in Glasgow because that's where I live”

independent-UK Friday, May 28, 2021 6:05:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It would be premature to move Glasgow out of Level 3 immediately this week while the situation remains so fragile"

thesun Friday, May 28, 2021 4:27:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There are some early signs that the situation is stabilising in Glasgow. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 3:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : "My message to the people of Glasgow is don't lose heart, on the contrary, take heart from the progress that we are seeing. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 3:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Getting vaccinated is in all of our best interests, whatever age we are. "

msn-uk Friday, May 28, 2021 3:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added ( about Greater Glasgow ) : “I know how difficult it is for residents and businesses across Glasgow but I also know how dangerous it would be if we eased restrictions too quickly and allowed a new variant of this virus, that we know is spreading perhaps even more quickly than the variant at the start of the year, to take a grip again”

pressandjournal Friday, May 28, 2021 12:38:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon observed ( about Douglas Roos ) : "For some reason that is best known to him, Douglas Ross seems intent on telling Jim Fairlie that he is a lamb, not a calf,"

heraldscotland Friday, May 28, 2021 9:37:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied ( about Nicola Sturgeon ) : "I have had an assurance that there have been rigorous attempts to contact the remaining family, and regrettably it has not been possible to contact them. He said: "Nicola Sturgeon was health secretary when this hospital was commissioned, and she was first minister when it opened despite an independent review finding that the water supply was not safe. "But the only people that have paid the price for this scandal have been the families and the whistleblowers. "Years on, why has nobody taken responsibility? Why have there been no consequences, why are families still having to fight for the truth? Who is going to be held accountable?"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : "this is a matter of utmost seriousness"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “take personal responsibility that this family will be found and told the truth about what happened to their child”

pressandjournal Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I will certainly be ensuring that the health board is doing everything that is reasonably possible to locate this family”

pressandjournal Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “This SNP Government does need to reset its relationship with business. Does the First Minister honestly believe a coalition with the Greens is the way to do that?”

heraldscotland Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied ( about Nicola Sturgeon ) : "I have had an assurance that there have been rigorous attempts to contact the remaining family, and regrettably it has not been possible to contact them. He said: "Nicola Sturgeon was health secretary when this hospital was commissioned, and she was first minister when it opened despite an independent review finding that the water supply was not safe. "But the only people that have paid the price for this scandal have been the families and the whistleblowers. "Years on, why has nobody taken responsibility? Why have there been no consequences, why are families still having to fight for the truth? Who is going to be held accountable?"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : "this is a matter of utmost seriousness"

bbc Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “We see a reduction in hospital cases today, and a small reduction in ICU cases, so there are reasons to be optimistic there, but we’ve got to continue in the interest of business and in the interest of everybody to take careful and cautious decisions to get the whole country back to normality”

pressandjournal Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:58:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Up until now, we have sought to respond as quickly as possible to rising case numbers,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 27, 2021 3:46:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Up until now, we have sought to respond as quickly as possible to rising case numbers,”

news-yahoo Thursday, May 27, 2021 1:48:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “It is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government,”

pressandjournal Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government"

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:12:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “It is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government,”

eveningexpress Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:29:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "So in that vein let me be clear that while this is not a guaranteed or pre-agreed outcome, it is not inconceivable that a cooperation agreement could lead in future to a Green minister or ministers being part of this government"

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 26, 2021 5:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Up until now, we have sought to respond as quickly as possible to rising case numbers,”

news-yahoo Wednesday, May 26, 2021 1:52:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “We need to try to accommodate as much flexibility within the system as possible”

pressandjournal Tuesday, May 25, 2021 5:38:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “transparency and scrutiny is really important for all sorts of different reasons”

pressandjournal Friday, May 21, 2021 7:18:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Over the past 10 days, there have been extensive public health measures deployed across the city - including enhanced testing and vaccination in the areas with the highest rates of Covid, especially in G41 and G42. She added: "

heraldscotland Friday, May 21, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I'm very pleased to say that the situation has actually improved very significantly. "

heraldscotland Friday, May 21, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "In recent weeks, this variant has become quite established in many parts of the UK, including in Scotland, and we have reason to believe it might be even more transmissible than the Kent variant"

heraldscotland Friday, May 21, 2021 3:42:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “We don’t think we have turned the corner in Glasgow yet,”

standard Friday, May 21, 2021 3:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I want to pay tribute to the work of both Fiona Hyslop and Fergus Ewing and to thank them for their unstinting public service over many years. "

dailymail Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I want to offer my sincere thanks to Fiona and Fergus for their service, and wish them well as they continue to serve their constituents in the new Parliament"

dailymail Wednesday, May 19, 2021 1:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I want to offer my sincere thanks to Fiona and Fergus for their service, and wish them well as they continue to serve their constituents in the new Parliament”

pressandjournal Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:47:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I do think it is time to look at the not proven verdict”

pressandjournal Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Our first priority as a government is to lead the country through the pandemic and into a recovery that supports our NHS, protects and creates jobs, backs our young people and contributes to our ambition to be a net zero nation. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:16:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon argued : "caution will be in the greater and better interests of businesses than allowing things to go ahead and perhaps this time next week looking at going into reverse or having to impose even more heavy restrictions"

msn-uk Friday, May 14, 2021 10:39:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I know how disappointing this will be, but pressing pause for a few days will hopefully avoid a situation in which we have to impose even more restrictive measures over the next few weeks"

msn-uk Friday, May 14, 2021 7:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "If the Department of Health sticks with the offer it has proposed, staff in Scotland will be considerably better off in 2021-22 than their counterparts in England. "

bbc Friday, May 14, 2021 7:37:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "It is inevitable that as we continue to navigate our way through this pandemic, we will hit bumps in the road. "However, if we exercise suitable caution as we're seeking to do today, then even though that is difficult, we are much more likely to stay on the right track overall"

bbc Friday, May 14, 2021 6:55:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "I know how disappointing this will be, but pressing pause for a few days will hopefully avoid a situation in which we have to impose even more restrictive measures over the next few weeks"

themirror Friday, May 14, 2021 6:52:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "Anum will be an exceptional addition to our Westminster team if elected. "

themirror Friday, May 14, 2021 3:56:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “Close physical contact does still carry risk, I have to be clear about that. So if you have loved ones who are vulnerable for any reason, please still be careful. And limit the overall number of people that you choose to have close physical contact with”

thecourier Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:32:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I know how desperate we all are for this,”

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There is in the opinion of public health experts widespread community transmission in Moray,"

heraldscotland Wednesday, May 12, 2021 7:50:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Everyone should think seriously about whether they really need to travel abroad this summer,” “I know for many people international travel is about family connections. But when it comes to holidays abroad, my advice continues to be to err on the side of caution and to staycation this summer”

independent-UK Tuesday, May 11, 2021 10:02:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Everyone should think seriously about whether they really need to travel abroad this summer,” “I know for many people international travel is about family connections. But when it comes to holidays abroad, my advice continues to be to err on the side of caution and to staycation this summer”

independent-UK Tuesday, May 11, 2021 7:31:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “The situation in Moray, and the emergence of new variants globally should be a sharp reminder to all of us that the virus remains a very real threat, not just here in Scotland, but of course, across the world”

msn-uk Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “I actually feel a wee bit emotional saying this, but from Monday – as long as you stay within the permitted limits – you can hug your loved ones again”

msn-uk Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "In recent days, as you will have seen, Moray has been experiencing a high and increasing number of cases with a small associated increase in hospital admissions. "

heraldscotland Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:25:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "This means - and I actually feel a wee bit emotional saying this - that from Monday as long as you stay within permitted minutes you can hug your loved ones again"

heart Tuesday, May 11, 2021 5:20:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “This decision means that, as of now, we have a consistent four nations position on international travel I think that’s positive,”

heraldscotland Tuesday, May 11, 2021 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon added : “If there is any extension to Level 3 then I would hope it’s for as short a period as possible”

eveningexpress Tuesday, May 11, 2021 4:11:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "This means - and I actually feel a wee bit emotional saying this - that from Monday as long as you stay within permitted minutes you can hug your loved ones again"

skynews Tuesday, May 11, 2021 3:35:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : “Today we will outline those latest steps in lifting restrictions, while also making clear that we need to remain vigilant against any resurgence in Covid levels across Scotland,”

independent-UK Tuesday, May 11, 2021 1:04:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Boris Johnson ) : “Given that outcome, there is simply no democratic justification whatsoever for Boris Johnson or anyone else seeking to block the right of the people of Scotland to choose our future,”

msn-uk Monday, May 10, 2021 6:21:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “dependent on the Bank of England for years”

independent-UK Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:22:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “These are all decisions that people will all weigh up in an independence referendum”

independent-UK Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:22:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "There is a fundamental issue of democracy here. We have just won a landslide. "

themirror Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:19:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said ( about Westminster Government ) : “The absurdity and outrageous nature of a Westminster government potentially going to court to overturn Scottish democracy, I can't think of a more colorful argument for Scottish independence than that myself,”

mercopress Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon insisted : “the task of building a better Scotland for everyone who lives here will be my priority every single day”

mercopress Sunday, May 9, 2021 1:11:00 PM EAT

Ms Sturgeon said : "What this poll shows is that Boris Johnson and the Tories can’t deny democracy forever. “When the Scottish Parliament decides it is the right time for the people of Scotland to choose their future, it would be foolish for a Westminster Tory government to stand the way of the democratic will of the people of Scotland”. But a UK government spokesperson said the SNP’s push for a “divisive referendum” was “irresponsible”. The poll also shows that across Britain as a whole, only the over-65s believe Mr Johnson’s government has taken the right approach. They back his position by 45 per cent to 35 per cent. But no other age group agreed. And young people were especially likely to believe the outcome of Thursday’s vote could lead to another independence poll. Among 18-24 year olds, 48 per cent thought the government should allow another referendum, while just 15 per cent thought they should withhold permission. As well as the SNP, the Scottish Greens also support independence, as do Alba, the new party formed by Ms Sturgeon’s rival and former ally Alex Salmond. He is campaigning for voters to deliver a ‘super majority’ among pro-independence parties on Thursday. UK ministers were spooked by a series of polls earlier this year which suggested support for independence had risen in Scotland. However, polls in recent days suggest that backing may have waned during the course of this election campaign. Some UK government insiders believe the chances of a pro-independence majority on Thursday are currently touch and go. A UK government spokesperson said: “Now more than ever, people in Scotland want to see the UK government and the devolved administrations working together to protect lives and livelihoods. "

independent-UK Sunday, May 2, 2021 11:27:00 AM EAT

Ms Sturgeon replied : “What is poisoning our democratic institutions in my view are politicians standing up and hurling assertions and accusations with out a shred of evidence to back them up. "I think that is something all of us need to seriously reflect on”

heraldscotland Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:22:00 PM EAT