14 July 2016

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in London to talk with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar about preserving links with the European Union.

She went to Gibraltar House to meet Fabian Picardo following both Scotland and Gibraltar’s overwhelming vote to remain part of the European Union.

FM @NicolaSturgeon meeting with Chief Minister of Gibraltar @FabianPicardo in London to discuss EU. @GibraltarGov pic.twitter.com/3MSHgVm5pj

— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) July 13, 2016

Pleasure to meet Chief Minister of Gibraltar @FabianPicardo today to discuss how we can work together to keep our countries in the EU.

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) July 13, 2016

She was then off to a briefing with journalists at the Foreign Press Association in London, where she took questions on a number of different topics, including the EU referendum and the appointment of the new Prime Minister, Theresa May.

The FM says she will embed Scotland in any EU negotiations: "all options on table…will explain stance to EU." pic.twitter.com/msFDJKUU27

— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) July 13, 2016

I am looking forward to building a constructive relationship with @theresa_may says @NicolaSturgeon pic.twitter.com/stqnATN7yp

— Foreign Press Assoc (@FPALondon) July 13, 2016

In what was a busy day, the First Minister fielded a number of broadcast interviews on the green outside the House of Commons as the appointment of the new Prime Minister was confirmed.

She was asked about Scotland’s position towards the EU referendum and how she planned to ensure the country’s relationship with the EU is preserved.

FM @NicolaSturgeon now speaking to broadcasters, including @KayBurley, at Westminster. pic.twitter.com/8G9HkKZO6a

— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) July 13, 2016

.@NicolaSturgeon wants assurance that Scotland will be "centrally involved" in EU talkshttps://t.co/slOCKdj5NP https://t.co/EHyy59C5Za

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) July 13, 2016