Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon (born 19 July 1970) is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party ...
Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish National Party, MSP for Glasgow Southside (Constituency) 2011 - present day, Former MSP for Glasgow Govan (Constituency) 2007 - 2011.
Nicola Sturgeon
Member of the Scottish Parliament
Nicola Sturgeon served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party from 2014 to 2023 and has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament since its establishment in 1999. As leader of the SNP, she worked with five British... Google Books
Born: 1970 (age 54 years), Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, United Kingdom
Spouse: Peter Murrell (m. 2010–2025)
Party: Scottish National Party
Education: University of Glasgow (1993), School of Law, University of Glasgow (1992), and Greenwood Academy
Previous offices: First Minister of Scotland (2014–2023), Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities of Scotland (2012–2014), Deputy First Minister of Scotland (2007–2014), and more
Office: Member of the Scottish Parliament
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What happened to Nicola Sturgeon?
On 15 February 2023, Sturgeon resigned the leadership of the SNP claiming occupational burnout; she was succeeded by her health secretary, Humza Yousaf, the following month. In March 2025, she announced she would stand down as an MSP at the next Scottish Parliament election, expected to be held in 2026.
Does Nicola Sturgeon have sisters?
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What has Humza Yousaf done?
First Minister of Scotland (2023–2024) Yousaf was sworn in as First Minister of Scotland on 29 March 2023, after receiving the Royal Warrant of Appointment by King Charles III, becoming the youngest person and the first Scottish Asian and Muslim to hold the office since it was created in 1999.
Who is the current leader of the SNP?
Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
Incumbent John Swinney since 6 May 2024 | |
Inaugural holder | Alexander MacEwen |
Formation | 7 April 1934 |
Deputy | Keith Brown |
MSP for Glasgow Southside. Former First Minister of Scotland (Nov 14 - March 23). Memoir - 'Frankly' - coming on 14 August.
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