Nicola Sturgeon
United Kingdom
Scottish National
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
government
Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon is a Scottish politician who was First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2014 to 2023. She served as a member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 1999 to 2026, firstly as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral region and then as the member for Glasgow Southside from 2007 to 2026.
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Oct 3, 2026
Lean Right
The former Scottish First Minister is facing ongoing scrutiny over the SNP's financial affairs.
Conservatives point to her as a symbol of SNP incompetence and the case against Scottish independence.
Sep 22, 2026
Lean Right
The former Scottish First Minister remains a divisive figure in Scottish politics.
Tories view her as the architect of SNP's independence obsession and a threat to the Union.