[259], Sturgeon had previously stripped Trump of his ambassadorial role for Scottish businesses with the Scottish Government in the aftermath of Trump's views of an outright ban of Muslims from entering the United States. Sturgeon and Ruth Davidson, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, stood for election. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Most have been disowned or ignored by their subjects. This also made her First Minister-Designate, given the SNP's absolute majority in the Scottish Parliament. Sturgeon was branded as "ungracious" when she was filmed by Sky News celebrating Swinson's defeat. So thats why weve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. [37], The results of the leadership contest were announced on 3 September 2004, with Salmond and Sturgeon elected as Leader and Depute Leader respectively. The conversation will go back to what it should be about people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. [69], At the 2011 election, the SNP won a large overall majority. no memes yet . [136] Two of the civil servants who made complaints about Salmond later said they felt they had been "dropped" by the Scottish Government after it lost the judicial review against him, adding they feared their experiences would make it less likely people would make complaints in the future. [47] Ultimately, Salmond formed a minority government and he was appointed First Minister of Scotland. [244][245] Unionist parties have rejected this characterisation. This is Aalto. On 19 September 2014, independence was rejected in the Scottish independence referendum, with 55.3% of the voters voting no and 44.7% voting yes. [231] She argued that her government had an "indisputable mandate" for a second Scottish independence referendum. "[174], The crisis has particularly impacted the homeless in Scotland; 216 homeless people died in Scotland in 2019 an increase of 11% on the previous year and of which over half (54%) were drug related. [193] Large numbers of LGBT activists followed suit and Sturgeon released a video message in which she said that transphobia is "not acceptable" and said she hoped they would re-join the party. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. [276] She has at various points commented on the behaviour or attitudes of men towards women; publicly condemning Donald Trump,[277] Tony Abbott[278] and former Labour MSP Neil Findlay. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Nicola Sturgeon has a lesbian lover she was romping with in the Balmoral Hotel: They had a big argument and Nicola threw an iron at her which caused a commotion. [93], At a speech in Dundee's Caird Hall on 7 November, Sturgeon pledged to be "the most accessible First Minister ever" when she took over. Sturgeon claimed following comments made by Trump in relation to Muslims entering the United States that he was "not fit" for the ambassadorial role with the Scottish Government. This included rows over the House of Commons' decision to replace the Trident nuclear weapon system, and the SNP's plans to replace council tax in Scotland with a local income tax. Ms Sturgeon declared that she had not heard of the nickname before but said that the alleged remark is "meant as a term of abuse". Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. [307], Sturgeon was elected leader of the SNP at a time the party enjoyed a surge in membership. [234] This plan has been met with condemnation from various opposing parties, with the Prime Minister rejecting her plan. [82][83][84] Sturgeon said that there would be "no greater privilege" than to lead the SNP. [53] Sturgeon oversaw the scrapping of prescription charges In Scotland, an election pledge by the SNP originally for the chronically ill and those with cancer. [23][24][25], In an interview with the BBC's Woman's Hour, Sturgeon revealed that it was Margaret Thatcher who inspired her to enter politics, because, due to rising unemployment in Scotland at the time, she developed "a strong feeling that it was wrong for Scotland to be governed by a Tory government that we hadn't elected". Absolutely not, there's no man I know who is less sexist. The SNP gained a seat in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, winning 64 seats, but fell one seat short of a majority. 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[135], On 4 March 2021, Sturgeon answered questions over a period of eight hours from members of the committee. [187][188] The Scottish Government said it had paused the legislation in order to find "maximum consensus" on the issue[187] and commentators described the issue as having divided the SNP like no other, with many dubbing the debate a "civil war". [34] The political columnist Iain Macwhirter declared that while she "didn't inspire great warmth", she was "quick on her feet, lacks any ideological baggage and has real determination unlike Roseanna Cunningham". Joining the party at the age of 16, she entered the Scottish Parliament as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral . [300][301], Sturgeon's attempts to request approval for a second referendum on Scottish independence were declined by the Johnson administration. [42][43] This was one of many swings to the SNP, as the party emerged as the largest party, one seat more than the governing Scottish Labour Party. [103] Sturgeon had stated that the party's success in the election was not a mandate for another independence, but primarily for a stronger voice for Scotland in London. [197], In September 2021, Sturgeon was accused of shutting down debate about gender reforms after she described concerns about gender recognition reform as "not valid" and campaign groups and analysts complained that their concerns were being ignored. Sturgeon kicked off her election campaign pledging that a strong result for the SNP would "reinforce" her mandate for a second independence referendum. "We have seen a rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases in Scotland over the past 10 days," she told Parliament. Family (1) Spouse Peter Murrell ( 16 July 2010 - present) Trivia (2) [134] Opposition parties criticised Sturgeon on disparity and contradictions between the narratives of Murrell and herself. While the UK voted for Brexit, Scotland to remain and Ms Sturgeon capitalised on this to push for a second referendum on Scottish independence, informally referred to as IndyRef2. [137] Labour MP Jess Phillips, a former employee of Women's Aid, accused Sturgeon of being "unprofessional with those women's lives" and said there had been a "litany of failures in professionalism and decency. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Nicola Sturgeon, photographed in Bute House, Edinburgh, last month. 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"[64] Four days later, a Scottish woman, with underlying health conditions, died at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. The First Minister is head and shoulders above bumbling Boris Johnson, Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon denies she is 'playing politics' over testing. There was however significant public opposition to repeal and an unscientific postal vote on the issue organised by SNP donor Brian Souter suggested most Scots wanted to keep the clause. [67], To tackle Scotland's poor relationship with alcohol, Sturgeon passed legislation to increase the price of alcohol per units to help reduce sales, in particular, for those addicted. The 50-year-old politician created history by being the first female Minister of Scotland. [248], While foreign policy remains a reserved matter,[249] Sturgeon has undertaken a number of visits to Europe, North America and Asia to promote Scotland as a place of investment and Scottish businesses to trade and do business with. Born in Irvine, North . Sturgeon secured a second term as first minister, forming an SNP minority government. Just as Theresa May was preparing to trigger the formal Brexit process, Ms Sturgeon launched her bid for Indyref2. [122] Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, all plans for another referendum have been put on hold. Answer (1 of 3): The version I heard is this. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to SNP membership surged and the party achieved stunningly good results in the 2015 general election, winning 56 out of the 59 seats in Scotland. She raised these with the Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government, Leslie Evans, two months later, rather than reporting them immediately, as she should if they constitute government matters (as per the ministerial code). "[145], In April 2022 Sturgeon demanded that Prime Minister Boris Johnson resign after police fined him for breaking lockdown rules in 2020. #favourite #nickname #ever #doug #moodie #nicola #sturgeon #pictured #here #dressed #young #schoolboy #known #seaweed #glasgow #university #because #not #even #tide. The SNP won 48 seats, and came second place in the 11 others; their 45% of the vote yielded 80% of the seats in Scotland. WTF Animals Games Comic Sports Video iFunny Originals Wholesome Wednesday . On 25 May 2022, Sturgeon became the longest-serving First Minister of Scotland, surpassing the previous record held by her predecessor. Her triumph has also given rise to the single unfunniest. It really matters. [286][287] She was accused of using "dangerous language" and when asked if she regretted the comments, Sturgeon simply replied "No" and emphasised the point she detested Tory policies and not supporters or voters. For Nicola Sturgeon, the only thing that matter about her marriage is that it is to the chief executive of the SNP- which matters a great deal in the recent fuss about who in the party knew what and when about Alex Salmond. Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon, 49, was born in Irvine, Scotland. She is known for UK General Election (1950), Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle (2017) and ITV Weekend News (1955). We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Yes, I think that is true. DON'T MISSHow Labour's Ian Lavery hit out at 'football hooliganism' conviction[INSIGHT]Emily Thornberry's absurd Iran letter exposed[REVEALED]Dennis Skinners damning prediction about Queen Elizabeth II revealed[VIDEO]. MOONSHOT my derriere. 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First Minister Nicola has been known as ' Nippy Sweetie' for more than a decade after being given the nickname early on in her political career. [90][91], Nominations for the SNP leadership closed on 15 October, with Sturgeon confirmed as the only candidate. The investigating panel consisted of Dame Elish Angiolini, a former Solicitor General for Scotland and lord advocate, and James Hamilton, a former director of public prosecutions in the Republic of Ireland. Born in the North Ayrshire town of Irvine in 1970, Nicola Sturgeon became an SNP member at the tender age of 16, having been . 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[319] Reflecting on her marriage in 2012, Sturgeon told The Daily Record: "Being in the same kind of line of work has its up sides and its down sides. [237][238], In October 2022, Sturgeon launched her government's third independence paper, which outlines the currency in an independent Scotland and joining the EU. [235], Sturgeon officially announced that the referendum would be held on 19 October 2023. She served successively as the SNP's shadow minister for education, health, and justice. [23] Sturgeon also stood unsuccessfully as the SNP candidate for the Irvine North ward on Cunninghame District Council in May 1992, for the Baillieston/Mount Vernon ward on Strathclyde Regional Council in 1994, and for the Bridgeton ward on Glasgow City Council in 1995. Tories accused Nicola Sturgeon of 'weaponising vulnerable children' to further her separatist drive today. Mr Salmond, who was a very effective if somewhat bumptious leader, has left us with the legacy of his once in a generation phrase and a tainted history. She joined the SNP following an assumption by her English teacher, who was a Labour councillor, she would be a Labour supporter. Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon (born 19 July 1970) is a Scottish politician serving as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) since 2014. Nicola Sturgeon: 'I was bullied at school' 14 September 2018 STV Ms Sturgeon was asked questions by an audience of 100 children and young people Scotland's first minister has revealed that she. [258] Sturgeon highlighted her disapproval of his language and views relating to sexism and misogyny, and stated upon Trump's victory that she hopes "Trump turns out to be a president different to the one he was during his campaign and reaches out to those who felt vilified by his campaign". Divide and conquer is a strategy the British establishment has frequently used with great effect to achieve their ends. [204][205], In August 2021, Sturgeon and Scottish Green Party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater announced a power-sharing agreement between their parties. [273][274], Sturgeon has also campaigned on women's rights and gender equality, and is a self-described feminist; she has argued that Scotland's feminist movement is not simply symbolic, but "sends a powerful signal about equality". [46] Sturgeon led coalition negotiation talks between the Scottish Liberal Democrats and the Scottish Greens, but these talks failed to reach an agreement, with the Lib Dems backing out and the Greens instead supporting a 'confidence and supply' agreement. [312], Sturgeon won the Scottish Politician of the Year Award in 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2019. While it commended the authorities for preventing hospitals from becoming overwhelmed during the crisis, the watchdog also noted that recommendations from pandemic planning exercises in 2015, 2016 and 2018 had not been fully implemented. [189][190][191], In April 2020, the reforms were again delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. [109][110] Sturgeon claimed that it was "clear that the people of Scotland see their future as part of the European Union" and that Scotland had "spoken decisively" with a "strong, unequivocal" vote to remain in the European Union. She unveiled her new plan arguing that it will allow Scotland to set out "a different and better vision"[232][233] and claimed that there is a legally secure path to get a referendum without permission from the cabinet. SNP leadership hopeful Nicola Sturgeon was seething last night over "disgusting and untrue" allegations about her private life. [105] As part of the election campaign, Sturgeon indicated that the SNP would hold another independence referendum if it won the upcoming 2016 Scottish Parliament election.[4][5]. Scotland would then have to reapply for EU membership and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso predicted this would be "extremely difficult, if not impossible". She once addressed the name and told journalists. [173] Sturgeon sacked her Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick and in April 2021 said of the crisis: "I think we took our eye off the ball. Nicola Sturgeon mocks 'nippy sweetie' nickname in brilliant tweet#Brexit#Brexit_news#Brexit_UK#EU#UK The victims of drugs and their families were failed. The party won an unprecedented majority in Holyrood in 2011, dismantling Labour strongholds across Scotland. 401 S ince her sensational success in the TV debates the SNP leader, Nicola Sturgeon, has utterly dominated the political discussion. In 2004, with five years in the Scottish Parliament under her belt, Ms Sturgeon ran on a joint ticket with Alex Salmond for him to be leader and her to be deputy leader. Nicola nicknames: Nico, Nic, Nikki, Nick, Niki, Nicola nicknames and names Nicknames, cool fonts, symbols and stylish names for Nicola - Nico, Nic, Nikki, Nick, Niki, . [279] She has also defended men from allegations of sexism too; in 2015, after Alex Salmond told Tory MP Anna Soubry, "Behave yourself, woman", Sturgeon said: "The fundamental question, 'does that language indicate that Alex Salmond is sexist?' Following her graduation, Sturgeon completed her legal traineeship at McClure Naismith, a Glasgow firm of solicitors, in 1995. 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Show the British establishment a crack and they will drive in a wedge so deep and so fast you wont have time to blink. The SNP won a landslide majority in 2011 and a year later Salmond appointed her as Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Capital Investment and Cities. [75] Sturgeon was one of the white paper's most high-profile media champions and frequently debated its contents with opposition politicians and sceptical Scots. Both were subsequently elected, and as Salmond was still an MP in the British House of Commons, Sturgeon led the SNP in the Scottish Parliament as Leader of the Opposition from 2004 to 2007. [176], In August 2021 the Scottish Government announced there had been 1,339 drug deaths in the previous year a new record high. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Thatcher was the motivation for my entire political career. Comments have been closed on this article. [11][12] She is the eldest of two daughters born to Joan Kerr Sturgeon (ne Ferguson, born 23 October 1952[13]), a dental nurse, and Robin Sturgeon (born 28 September 1948[14]), an electrician. Overall 52% of voters in the United Kingdom voted for Brexit (leaving the EU), with 48% voting to remain. and in August that year included the commitment in her agreement with the Scottish Greens on power sharing. [101], Sturgeon led the Scottish National Party through a landslide victory in the 2015 UK general election, winning 56 out of 59 Scottish seats at Westminster, the party's best ever performance. This followed her admitting that she had a secret meeting and subsequent phone call with Salmond about the Scottish government's allegations against him. [38] As Salmond was still an MP in the House of Commons, Sturgeon led the SNP at the Scottish Parliament until the 2007 election, when Salmond was elected as an MSP. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Please report any comments that break our rules. [71] Sturgeon said the Scottish Government would "not wait" for Westminster to build a high-speed line to Scotland. The SNP leader, who entered the Scottish Parliament when it was created in 1999 aged 26, said she was surrounded by middle-aged men at the start of her political career. Nicola Sturgeon has been nicknamed "the Nictator" (a portmanteau of her name "Nicola" and "dictator") as a result of her establishing a police state in Scotland. [citation needed], In the mid-1990s Sturgeon and Charles Kennedy went together on a political study visit to Australia.[27][28]. [56][57], On 26 April 2009, the Scottish Government announced two people, who had returned from Mexico, had been admitted to Monklands Hospital in Airdrie after experiencing "mild flu-like symptoms". 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