first minister of scotland

Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland

Who is Nicola Sturgeon, former SNP leader and Scottish first minister?

The politician says she will step down after 27 years as an MSP, including more than eight as first minister of Scotland.

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Nicola Sturgeon: History-maker who was Scotland’s first female leader

When she steps down at next year’s Scottish Parliament election, Nicola Sturgeon will have spent 27 years as an MSP and made history as the first woman to become Scotland’s first minister. She was also the longest-serving incumbent in that post – dealing with no fewer than five different Conservative prime ministers during her time in the job.

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Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon will not seek re-election next year

The ex-SNP leader announced on Wednesday morning that she will stand down run from Scottish Parliament in 2026.

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Sturgeon ‘changed Scottish lives for the better’ – Swinney

Nicola Sturgeon can be proud of “changing the lives of people in Scotland for the better”, Scotland’s First Minister has said ...

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First Minister leads tributes at Covid ceremony

First Minister John Swinney has led commemorations in Scotland to mark the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Scotland’s First Minister meets Eric Trump

Eric Trump, the executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation, said John Swinney thanked him for the firm’s investment in Scotland. The talks took place in Bute House, the First Minister’s ...

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Scotland's former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces she won't seek re-election

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will not seek re-election to Holyrood in 2026.

First Minister's Questions

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay and Labour leader Anas Sarwar are called first before backbench questions. Swinney is ...

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