Nicola Sturgeon
First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023
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Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2014 to 2023. She has served as a member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) since 1999, first as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral region, and as the member for Glasgow Southside from 2007.
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Nicola Sturgeon joins mourners at funeral of comic Janey Godley![]() Sky News - Published | |
Nicola Sturgeon 'welcome' on campaign trail, says SNP leader John SwinneyJohn Swinney says Nicola Sturgeon is "welcome" on the general election campaign trail after she said she would support SNP candidates from "time to time" where necessary.Sky News - Published | |
SNP finance probe heading to prosecutors 'within weeks', says police chiefThe police investigation involving Nicola Sturgeon's husband is "moving on" with prosecutors to receive a file within weeks, Scotland's most senior officer has told Sky News.Sky News - Published | |
Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged over embezzlement probeNicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.Sky News - Published | |
Peter Murrell charged in connection with embezzlement of funds from SNPNicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell has been charged by police after he was arrested amid an investigation into the SNP's funding and finances.Sky News - Published | |
Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell re-arrested over police investigation into SNP funding and financesNicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell, who is a former SNP chief executive, has been re-arrested over a police investigation into the party's funding and finances.Sky News - Published | |
Sturgeon admits Whatsapp use 'too common' - but says COVID decisions not made over appNicola Sturgeon has admitted that the Scottish government's use of Whatsapp was "too common" during the COVID pandemic - but says decisions were not made over the messaging app.Sky News - Published | |
Nicola Sturgeon branded Boris Johnson a 'clown' in foul-mouthed messages during pandemicNicola Sturgeon branded Boris Johnson a "clown" during the pandemic, a series of foul-mouthed messages shown to the UK COVID inquiry has revealed.Sky News - Published | |
'Complacent abomination': Sturgeon fury at Aberdeen FC over COVID rules breach revealed in text messageNicola Sturgeon branded a statement issued by Aberdeen FC during the COVID pandemic as a "complacent abomination", text messages have revealed.Sky News - Published | |
Sturgeon not being investigated by police 'at this time' over 'deleted' pandemic WhatsApp messagesScottish police have told Sky News Nicola Sturgeon is not being investigated "at this time" after it emerged the former first minister wiped pandemic related WhatsApp messages.Sky News - Published | |
Sturgeon's pandemic WhatsApp messages 'all deleted', COVID inquiry hearsAll of Nicola Sturgeon's WhatsApp messages during the pandemic appear to have been deleted, the UK COVID inquiry has heard.Sky News - Published | Judge throws out bid to keep Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence privateEvidence gathered in an investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code should not be kept private, judges have ruled.Sky News - Published |
Sturgeon named in Salmond's legal action as ex-FM warns of 'day of reckoning'Nicola Sturgeon is among senior figures accused of "misfeasance" in former first minister Alex Salmond's fresh legal action against the Scottish government.Sky News - Published | Sturgeon insists she has 'nothing to hide' from COVID inquiryNicola Sturgeon has insisted she has "nothing to hide" from the COVID inquiry, as questions continue to swirl about whether WhatsApp messages she sent and received during the pandemic were deleted.Sky News - Published |
Nicola Sturgeon celebrates passing driving test 'at the tender age of 53'Nicola Sturgeon is celebrating passing her driving test at the age of 53.Sky News - Published | Sturgeon has not spoken to police since June - as she says she is not overshadowing successorNicola Sturgeon has confirmed she has not spoken to the police again following her arrest and release earlier this year - as she denies she is overshadowing the SNP's current leader at the party's..Sky News - Published |
SNP decides to change its approach to independence at the next electionThe SNP will not use the next general election as a de facto independence referendum, in a shift away from the strategy employed by Nicola Sturgeon.Sky News - Published | Rishi Sunak reported to police over party conference jokeRishi Sunak has been reported to Police Scotland over comments he made about Nicola Sturgeon in his Tory Party conference speech.Sky News - Published |
SNP's new chief executive announced after resignation of Nicola Sturgeon's husbandThe SNP's former spin doctor who stepped down after being misled over membership figures will return to the party as its chief executive.Sky News - Published | Nicola Sturgeon writing 'deeply personal and revealing' memoirFormer first minister Nicola Sturgeon is writing a "deeply personal and revealing" memoir.Sky News - Published |
Alex Salmond says 'never say never' about reconciliation with Nicola SturgeonAlex Salmond has refused to rule out a reconciliation with his successor Nicola Sturgeon, saying he would be "sad" if they remained on poor terms.Sky News - Published | Sturgeon remains defiant as she returns to Holyrood![]() Sky News - Published |
Nicola Sturgeon 'certain' she has done nothing wrongNicola Sturgeon is "certain" she has done nothing wrong after being arrested and questioned by the police.Sky News - Published | Salmond disagrees with Yousaf on Sturgeon's legacy and calls for change![]() Sky News - Published |
Humza Yousaf looks to 'unify' SNP members after calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon![]() Sky News - Published | Nicola Sturgeon will not be suspended from SNP![]() Sky News - Published |
Timeline of the SNP's woes as Nicola Sturgeon's 'worst nightmares' just got worse![]() Sky News - Published | Nicola Sturgeon in custody after being arrested in connection with SNP investigationNicola Sturgeon is in custody after being arrested in connection with the investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances.Sky News - Published |
Top prosecutor refuses to say if search of Nicola Sturgeon's home was 'deliberately delayed'![]() Sky News - Published | Nicola Sturgeon says SNP crisis beyond her 'worst nightmares'![]() Sky News - Published |
'I didn't know' about £100,000 motorhome purchase says ex-SNP treasurerFormer SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has said he had no knowledge of the party's purchase of a luxury motorhome seized by police from the home of Nicola Sturgeon's mother-in-law.Sky News - Published | Sturgeon will 'fully cooperate' with police after arrest of her husband![]() Sky News - Published |
SNP auditors resign as Nicola Sturgeon's husband faces finance probeThe accounting firm used by the SNP has resigned just days after police arrested the party's former chief executive as part of an investigation into the party's finances.Sky News - Published | Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of climate change event amid SNP finance probe![]() Sky News - Published |
Nicola Sturgeon insists she had 'no prior knowledge' of husband's arrestNicola Sturgeon has said she had "no prior knowledge" of police plans to arrest her husband Peter Murrell.Sky News - Published | Fresh questions about what Nicola Sturgeon did or did not know![]() Sky News - Published |
SNP police probe: What we know so far as Nicola Sturgeon's husband is arrested![]() Sky News - Published | Nicola Sturgeon dismisses 'secret lesbian' claim - as she addresses reasons for her resignation![]() Sky News - Published |
Humza Yousaf announced as new SNP leader replacing Nicola SturgeonHumza Yousaf has won the SNP leadership contest and is set to be named as Scotland's new first minister, replacing Nicola Sturgeon.Sky News - Published | New SNP leader and Scottish first minister to be revealed after bitter contest![]() Sky News - Published |
Sturgeon 'confident' her successor will lead Scotland to become an independent country![]() Sky News - Published | Nicola Sturgeon fights back tears as she issues 'heartfelt' apology over forced adoptions![]() Sky News - Published |
Nicola Sturgeon 'has not heard from police' over probe into SNP finances![]() Sky News - Published | Sturgeon says leadership contest has been 'less than edifying' and urges candidates to 'protect ingredients of success'Nicola Sturgeon has urged the SNP candidates vying to succeed her as first minister to "protect the ingredients of success" - telling Sky News the leadership contest so far as been "a less than..Sky News - Published |
The downfall of the SNP's power couple in less than 150 days![]() Sky News - Published | 'Scandalous taxpayer-funded bonuses for shipyard bosses must be given back'![]() Sky News - Published |
SNP leadership voting begins ahead of live Sky News showdown![]() Sky News - Published | 'Conflict of interest' over involvement of Sturgeon's husband in SNP leadership contest![]() Sky News - Published |