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15/10/2014
Sturgeon To Become Scotland's First Female First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon is to become the new leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland, after her bid for both roles went unchallenged.
Ms Sturgeon will assume her new positions from next month, becoming Scotland's first ever female first minister, pending the approval of parliament.
She is replacing Alex Salmond who resigned after the defeat of the independence referendum.
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Ms Sturgeon will assume her new positions from next month, becoming Scotland's first ever female first minister, pending the approval of parliament.
She is replacing Alex Salmond who resigned after the defeat of the independence referendum.
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24 September 2014
Nicola Sturgeon Launches Bid To Replace Alex Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon has officially launched her bid to become the new leader of the SNP and Scotland's First Minister. Ms Sturgeon said that while she was "more convinced than ever" that Scotland would one day become independent, she was willing to work with the Smith Commission to increase Holyrood's powers.
Nicola Sturgeon Launches Bid To Replace Alex Salmond
Nicola Sturgeon has officially launched her bid to become the new leader of the SNP and Scotland's First Minister. Ms Sturgeon said that while she was "more convinced than ever" that Scotland would one day become independent, she was willing to work with the Smith Commission to increase Holyrood's powers.
02 September 2014
New Scotland Yard Goes On The Market For £250m
New Scotland Yard has been put up for sale for £250m. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today unveiled plans to boost investment in frontline policing.
New Scotland Yard Goes On The Market For £250m
New Scotland Yard has been put up for sale for £250m. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today unveiled plans to boost investment in frontline policing.
13 November 2014
New Scotland Yard Sold
The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police has been sold, London's deputy mayor for police and crime has confirmed. The proceeds from the sale of New Scotland Yard (NSY) are to be reinvested in frontline policing, Stephen Greenhalgh has said. NSY has been the headquarters of the Met since 1967 but has been sold as part of cost-cutting measures.
New Scotland Yard Sold
The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police has been sold, London's deputy mayor for police and crime has confirmed. The proceeds from the sale of New Scotland Yard (NSY) are to be reinvested in frontline policing, Stephen Greenhalgh has said. NSY has been the headquarters of the Met since 1967 but has been sold as part of cost-cutting measures.
08 November 2012
Met Police Celebrate Youth Engagement
Metropolitan Police Service cadets from across the capital have written and starred in a film aimed at young Londoners.
Met Police Celebrate Youth Engagement
Metropolitan Police Service cadets from across the capital have written and starred in a film aimed at young Londoners.
30 October 2012
New Scotland Yard To Be Put Up For Sale
The Metropolitan Police plan to sell off its headquarters. It is hoped the sale of New Scotland Yard in Victoria, central London, will save over £500m in the next two and a half years. The HQ will move to a nearby, smaller building in Whitehall. The met owns 700 buildings including police stations, patrol bases and traffic garages across London.
New Scotland Yard To Be Put Up For Sale
The Metropolitan Police plan to sell off its headquarters. It is hoped the sale of New Scotland Yard in Victoria, central London, will save over £500m in the next two and a half years. The HQ will move to a nearby, smaller building in Whitehall. The met owns 700 buildings including police stations, patrol bases and traffic garages across London.
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