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The First Minister hosts regular news conferences in the drawing room of Bute House, where she engages with journalists who are based in the Scottish Parliament.

The events begin with a short statement from the First Minister, followed by an open question and answer session during which the attendees can ask any questions they like. The whole event is ‘on camera’ and is attended by around 30 representatives from the Scottish media.

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The First Minister @NicolaSturgeon delivered a speech at the @USChamber Space Summit, and underlined that Scotland is keen to work with partners around the world on a what is a priority area for inward investment. twitter.com/USChamber/stat…

Entries can be scanned and emailed to firstminister@gov.scot with the subject heading 'Christmas Card Competition' 🖥️ Or posted to St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG marked 'Christmas Card Competition' ✉️ Good luck! 🤞

Then make sure they enter before midnight on Monday November 30. ⏰ Pictures should be no larger than A3 and drawn in pen/pencil/crayon/paint only. No stickers or glued on pieces please. ✏️🖍️🖌️🎨

The First Minister is looking for a picture that represents kindness to use for her Christmas card this year.🎄📨 Do you know a young person under the age of 16 who can present the perfect festive picture to wrap up 2020? 🎁🎀

The original artwork for the First Minister's 2019 Christmas card will go to auction on Friday 27 November, Lot 870: bit.ly/361HnoO twitter.com/ScotGovFM/stat…

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon remembered those who died in the First World War and subsequent conflicts with a two minute silence at St Andrew’s House, joined by Lieutenant Joe Jeffrey, Sergeant Andrew Scott, Flight Sergeant Stephen Campbell and clinical director Jason Leitch. pic.twitter.com/hfBwDd9onc

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has delivered a keynote address to the virtual Green Horizon Summit, emphasising a commitment to decarbonise the economy and end Scotland’s contribution to climate change. pic.twitter.com/BC4688hO56

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon hosted the British-Irish Council Summit virtually this morning. She chaired a valuable discussion with representatives from every @BICSecretariat administration on tackling the economic impact of COVID-19. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3l3WliV pic.twitter.com/wMAqjeyaVh

Tomorrow First Minister @NicolaSturgeon will host the first ever virtual British-Irish Council Summit. The main discussion topic will be economic recovery from COVID-19. Learn more about BIC and the work it does ➡️britishirishcouncil.org pic.twitter.com/XuQbV3v5Fz

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has commented on the talks between the EU and the UK Government. The full statement can be read here: bit.ly/3k4NcGh pic.twitter.com/nlMlWusqXw

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