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Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. The Scottish leader during the COVID-19 pandemic has admitted that she did delete WhatsApp messages but insisted that anything of relevance to how policymaking was conducted had been made available for the public record. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

Former Scotland leader admits deleting COVID WhatsApp messages, says no decisions were made on app

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Ministers' Questions session at parliament in London, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. He was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.” But Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

What to know as the falls of Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon roil UK politics

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 15 2023. Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party. Police Scotland said a 52-year-old woman was detained Sunday “as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.” (Jane Barlow/Pool photo via AP, File)

Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested by police investigating governing party’s finances

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon poses for the media with her husband, Peter Murrell, outside a polling station in Glasgow, Scotland, on Dec. 12, 2019. British media are reporting that the husband of former Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in a party finance probe on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)

Husband of ex-Scottish leader arrested: Report

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 15 2023. Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland following months of controversy over a law that makes it simpler for people to change their gender on official documents. Sturgeon led the country's devolved government and the Scottish National Party for eight years. (Jane Barlow/Pool photo via AP)

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon to resign after 8 years

By Danica Kirka - Associated Press

Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 15 2023. Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland following months of controversy over a law that makes it simpler for people to change their gender on official documents. Sturgeon led the country's devolved government and the Scottish National Party for eight years. (Jane Barlow/Pool photo via AP)

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon’s push for gender self-identification blamed for exit

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Supporters of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill (Scotland) take part in a protest outside the Scottish Parliament, ahead of a debate on the bill, in Edinburgh. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. A plan by Scotland’s government to make it easier for people to change gender has sparked acrimonious debate, with lawmakers arguing inside the Edinburgh parliament and rival groups of protesters demonstrating outside. A bill introduced by the Scottish National Party-led government will allow people to change gender by self-declaration, removing the need for a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

U.K. govt may veto Scotland’s gender self-recognition law

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

Supporters of Scottish Independence hold a banner outside the Supreme Court in London, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Britain’s Supreme Court is due to rule Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, on whether Scotland can hold a vote on independence without the consent of the U.K. government, a case with huge implications for the future of the United Kingdom. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

U.K. top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon takes the oath before giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The inquiry is investigating the government’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against former leader Alex Salmond, and allegations that Sturgeon misled parliament. (Jeff J Mitchell/PA via AP)

Under-fire Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon defends handling of sex claims

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 file photo, Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond poses for photographs in Turriff, Scotland. Former allies Scotland's politicians Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon have been trading accusations in a feud that seems to be tearing apart their Scottish National Party, as Salmond is scheduled to appear at a Scottish Parliament inquiry Wednesday Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, file)

Ex-Scottish leader testifies as sex case tears party apart

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a 'Scotland's European Future after Brexit' event at the European Policy Center in Brussels. Former allies Scotland's politicians Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon have been trading accusations in a feud that seems to be tearing apart their Scottish National Party, as Salmond is scheduled to appear at a Scottish Parliament inquiry Wednesday Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, Pool, File)

Feud at top of Scottish politics mars independence push

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gives an update on COVID-19 restrictions, at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland, Tuesday Dec. 22, 2020. Scotland has imposed some increased restrictions for the Christmas season. (Russell Cheyne/PA via AP)

Scottish leader Sturgeon sorry for breaking COVID-19 rules

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FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2019 file photo, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during an event in Brussels. Scotland’s pro-independence leader said Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 that she hopes to hold a referendum on independence from Britain as early as next year, setting up a political showdown with a U.K. government that refuses to countenance a secession vote. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, file)

Scottish leader says she could seek 2021 independence vote

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

A torn Scottish Saltire flag hangs over the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland, Friday, Aug, 21, 2020. The handling of the coronavirus pandemic by Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has drawn praise, in contrast to the sometimes-chaotic approach of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. That has catapulted the idea of Scottish independence from the U.K. back up the political agenda. (AP Photo/David Cheskin)

Scotland’s handling of virus boosts support for independence

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon issues a statement on Brexit and independence in the main chamber at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, Wednesday April 24, 2019. Sturgeon says she wants to hold a new referendum on independence from the U.K. by 2021 if Britain leaves the European Union, though she acknowledges she lacks the power to make it happen on her own. Scots voted against independence by 55% to 45% in a 2014 referendum billed as a once-in-generation poll. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP)

Opposition pressures UK government to act on climate change

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gestures during a question and answer period after speaking at Stanford University Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Stanford, Calif. Sturgeon delivered a speech about &quot;Scotland's Place in the World&quot; before heading to New York. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

First minister talks of global role of independent Scotland

Associated Press

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, left, walks with Lena Wilson, CEO of Scottish Enterprise, to a round table discussion at the Quadrus Conference Center Monday, April 3, 2017, in Menlo Park, Calif. Sturgeon took part in a round table discussion with angel investors led by Investing Women to help connect Scottish female entrepreneurs to US investors and vice versa. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visits California

By TERRY CHEA - Associated Press

Scottish First Minster Nicola Sturgeon talks to journalists after meeting in London, in this Monday, May 23, 2016, file photo. Scotland's leader Nicola Sturgeon will seek authority to hold a new independence referendum in the next two years because Britain is dragging Scotland out of the European Union against its will, she said Monday March 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s leader, seeks new independence referendum

By Jill Lawless and Gregory Katz - Associated Press

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Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon says leaving EU is bad for Britain

By Brennan Weiss - The Washington Times

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron speaking to the media outside 10 Downing St. in London, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ** FILE **

David Cameron considers more powers for Scotland — but not fiscal autonomy

By Sylvia Hui - Associated Press