Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland, has been making headlines due to controversies surrounding the deletion of WhatsApp messages related to the pandemic, as well as scrutiny over her leadership style and handling of the Covid-19 crisis. Sturgeon faced criticism for admitting to deleting all pandemic-related messages, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. Additionally, she has been embroiled in political maneuvering and controversy with Humza Yousaf over derogatory WhatsApp messages during the pandemic, further adding to the scrutiny of her leadership.
Born on July 19, 1970, in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon is a prominent Scottish politician who served as the fifth First Minister of Scotland and the Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from November 2014 until her resignation. She was the first woman to hold either position, known for her advocacy of Scottish independence and progressive policies. Sturgeon's tenure as First Minister was marked by her strong stance on issues such as Brexit, climate change, and social welfare. Despite facing challenges and controversies during her time in office, she remains a significant figure in Scottish politics.
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The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has been charged with embezzlement in a probe into the finances of Scotland’s pro-independence governing party
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In ‘acute global embarrassment’, Scotland expected to instead follow UK and Wales by adopting five-year carbon budgets
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The First Minister said it will be ‘a shock to many people’
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Husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been rearrested as part of police investigation into party’s finances
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The SNP’s cancellation of its climate pledges shows a party that no longer knows why it’s in government.
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The investigation remains ongoing
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If my time is short and painful, I would like the decision on how life ends to be mine
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Henry Wuga spent decades giving back to the community that had taken him in as a young Jewish refugee.
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New figures show 1,197 people died as a result of suspected drug use last year - up by 105 from 2022. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has accused Humza Yousaf of "repeating the same mistakes" as previous first minister Nicola Sturgeon.
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Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford also told the UK Covid Inquiry Nicola Sturgeon is a "formidable politician".
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Nicola Sturgeon resigned as Scotland's first minister, leading to a tumultuous year for the SNP.
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Blue Wire secures new funding from Decathlon Capital to support its growth and expansion plans.
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The Scottish government is being investigated for the deletion and non-disclosure of WhatsApp messages related to the pandemic, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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Parliamentary investigation is believed to reveal that the former Scottish health secretary lied to the presiding officer
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Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have been embroiled in controversy over derogatory WhatsApp messages and political maneuvering during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Conservative party is grappling with internal divisions and controversy surrounding the home secretary's remarks and policies.
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The UK Covid Inquiry is scrutinizing the Scottish Government's decisions on school closures and care home policies during the pandemic.
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Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, faced scrutiny over her leadership style and handling of the pandemic during her emotional testimony to the Covid inquiry.
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Deleted messages are merely the tip of the iceberg
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Nicola Sturgeon has defended herself after admitting to deleting all WhatsApp messages sent during the pandemic, stating that the UK Covid inquiry does have copies of messages between her and colleagues.