[108], In response to the result, on 24 June 2016, Sturgeon said that Scottish Government officials would begin planning for a second independence referendum. ", "The triumph of Nicola Sturgeon | Ian Jack", "Nicola Sturgeon: 'The most dangerous woman in Britain? [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. It is a scar on the conscience of this Scottish Government. [a] Both before[4][5] and after the vote to leave the EU, Sturgeon's government has repeatedly advocated for a second referendum on independence. The fallout from the Alex Salmond affair is a potential problem. [263] Sturgeon highlighted that Spain should follow "the shining example" that was created as part of the Edinburgh Agreement between the Scottish and British Governments that allowed Scotland to hold a legally binding referendum. Overall, it concluded that ministers "could have been better prepared to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic". [76][77], During the campaign, the European Commission said that if Scots decided to leave the United Kingdom, it would also mean leaving the European Union. No mention of the French Amabassador, but he was probably watching the lovers tryst throu. The First Minister claimed she used to be called nippy sweetie because she tried to emulate the aggressive and adversarial approach of male politicians. [134] Opposition parties criticised Sturgeon on disparity and contradictions between the narratives of Murrell and herself. [263] The Government of Spain criticised Sturgeon, claiming she had "totally misunderstood" the situation in Spain and Catalonia. The 50-year-old politician created history by being the first female Minister of Scotland. [250][251][252] Sturgeon has committed to strengthening links between Scotland and Africa. 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. The FM may be a wee wummin but she is head and shoulders above Boris, the bumbling buffoon who splutters and stutters and staggers his way from one crisis to the next. [244][245] Unionist parties have rejected this characterisation. "[320], Sturgeon is known for her love of fiction and says reading, "gives me a lot of joy and helps with the stresses and strains of work". [18] Her grandmother married Robert Sturgeon, a gardener from Ayr, at St Paul's Parish Church in 1943, and they both eventually moved back to the south west of Scotland. The 1997 general election saw Sturgeon selected to fight the Glasgow Govan seat for the SNP. As Health Secretary, she scrapped prescription charges and was widely recognised for her handling of the 2009 swine flu pandemic. The First Minister claimed she used to be called "nippy sweetie" because she tried to emulate the aggressive and adversarial approach of male politicians. [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". [21][22], In her early teens, Sturgeon joined the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and in 1986, at the age of 16, she became a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), quickly becoming the party's Youth Affairs Vice Convener and Publicity Vice Convener. On 25 May 2022, Sturgeon became the longest-serving First Minister of Scotland, surpassing the previous record held by her predecessor. Acknowledging this, Sturgeon suggested: "That is why the SNP have urged a policy for many months that we believe can provide people with the necessary reassurance, by providing a statutory underpinning to the guidelines, and resolve this difficult debate. The party won an unprecedented majority in Holyrood in 2011, dismantling Labour strongholds across Scotland. This will be the last chance of gaining independence for a generation. Sturgeon was retained as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing until a reshuffle one year later, when she was appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Capital Investment and Cities and an additional role overseeing the referendum on Scottish independence, essentially putting her in charge of the SNP's referendum campaign. Despite Ullrich failing to win the seat, Sturgeon ploughed her political energy to the Young Scottish Nationalists (now the Young Scots For Independence), joining its national executive when she was 17. "[64] Four days later, a Scottish woman, with underlying health conditions, died at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. In 2015, Sturgeon was questioned as, and in some cases branded as, the 'most dangerous woman in Britain'. [261][262], In the run up to the 2017 Catalan independence referendum, Nicola Sturgeon offered her own personal backing and that of the Scottish Government to Catalonia in the holding of a referendum. However, that decision is not for today. However, Ms Sturgeon did not back down and after Boris Johnson won the election in December last year, she wrote to him claiming that her own partys success in Scotland 48 out of 59 seats is enough impetus for another referendum. [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. 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SNP convener Derek Mackay publicly congratulated Sturgeon as de facto leader in waiting, saying that she would be "a fantastic new leader" for both the SNP and for Scotland. [96], Although, Salmond did not officially tender his resignation as First Minister until 18 November 2014, Sturgeon was not sworn in until two days later. "[267], Following the death of the Queen Elizabeth II, Sturgeon led tributes to the Queen. [26].mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. [29] Shortly after this, Sturgeon was appointed as the SNP's spokesperson for energy and education matters. Aged 21, Sturgeon was selected as the SNP candidate in the Glasgow Shettleston constituency. [94], Sturgeon was formally acclaimed as the first female Leader of the SNP on 14 November 2014 at the Autumn Conference in Perth, with Hosie as her depute. [68] In June 2012, the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 was passed after receiving support from the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Greens. She launched her programme for government, the Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan, which settled a new vision for NHS Scotland. Submit your nickname or copy the best name style from the list. [242][243], On the day the Supreme Court ruled the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate a referendum on independence, Sturgeon announced the next democratic election in Scotland, in this case a UK general election expected to be held in 2024, would be campaigned by the SNP as a de facto referendum. I fear the English bards words The evil men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones may prove to be an apt epitaph. [20] Sturgeon was shy and has said that she "much preferred to sit with my head in a book than talking to people". [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. She's graduated all the way up to First Minister and con-woman to boot. She is known for UK General Election (1950), Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle (2017) and ITV Weekend News (1955). Most have been disowned or ignored by their subjects. SUPPORT JOURNALISM. 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's "[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. The previous leader, Alex Salmond, announced at the time that he would not stand. [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. Furthermore, they concluded that the Scottish Government had awarded the contracts without normal financial safeguards and presided over a "multitude of failings". You can unsubscribe at any time. Quite simply, I would not have been able to do what I have in politics without his constant advice, guidance and support through all these years. [17] Her family has some roots in North East England; her paternal grandmother, Margaret Sturgeon (ne Mill) was from Ryhope in what is now the City of Sunderland. Photograph: Manuel Vazquez/The Guardian Scotland's first minister is one of the most capable, if divisive, politicians of her era. Nicola Sturgeon was born on July 19, 1970 in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon - Best names and nicknames for Nicola Sturgeon Top-Rated nicola sturgeon Nicknames Jimmy cricket Prime minster Creative nicola sturgeondas sermonicola sturgeon nicola sturgeons unicola sturgeon domenicola sturgeon nicola sturgeonets politecnicola sturgeon nicola sturgeonames tecnicola sturgeon nicola sturgeons botanicola sturgeon [153] When asked by the BBC if the policy had been a mistake, Sturgeon said: "Looking back on that now, with the knowledge we have now and with the benefit of hindsight, yes. More info. Born in the North Ayrshire town of Irvine in 1970, Nicola Sturgeon became an SNP member at the tender age of 16, having been . [209], The announcement was welcomed by the Scottish Green party but Greenpeace criticised Sturgeon for not coming out more strongly against the oil field. [51] She was supported in her role as Health Secretary by Shona Robison, the Minister for Public Health and Sport, and by Alex Neil, the Minister for Housing and Communities. [206] As part of the agreement, the Green Party co-leaders would be nominated to serve as ministers. [] I can think of no greater privilege than to seek to lead the party I joined when I was just 16. [147][148][149] Since then restrictions have been frequently tightened, loosened and adapted in parts or all of Scotland to respond to developments in the situation. Sturgeon was a quiet child and has been described by her younger sister as "the sensible one" of the two. while other islanders said they had missed doctors appointments, funerals and even the chance to say goodbye to dying loved ones because of cancelled sailings. [116] May's comments confirmed that the PM wanted the Scottish government to be "fully engaged" in the process. She has described herself as being an austere teen who's style tended towards goth, adding that if you see pictures of me back then, you would struggle to know whether I was a boy or a girl. "We have seen a rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases in Scotland over the past 10 days," she told Parliament. In 2004, Sturgeon announced she would stand as a candidate for the leadership of the SNP, however, she later withdrew from the contest in favour of Alex Salmond, standing instead as depute (deputy) leader on a joint ticket with Salmond. She is frequently compared in her appearance to Scottish comedy character Jimmy Krankie. The up side is that Peter understands what's going on and why I am late home all the time. [288][289][290][291], Sturgeon has been highly critical towards the leadership of Boris Johnson's government. However, in June 2017, the SNP leader confirmed in an. [36] The majority of the SNP hierarchy lent their support to the SalmondSturgeon bid for the leadership, although MSP Alex Neil backed Salmond as leader, but refused to endorse Sturgeon as depute. In June 2017, Sturgeon criticised the approaches taken by both Theresa May and the British Government towards the Brexit approach, claiming that May "will struggle" as she is a "difficult person to build a rapport with". Born in Ayrshire, Sturgeon is a law graduate of the University of Glasgow, having worked as a solicitor in Glasgow before her election to the Scottish Parliament in 1999. Sturgeon argued that the meetings were SNP party matters, and thus not covered. Suggestions 70+ nickname for Niko - MRTNiko (+1), Niko De L (+1), - (+0), Baby Mochi [niko] (+0), Clouds (+0), Create name Niko beautiful for Games, nicknames, character names, messaging apps or social networks. [295][296] This was the only occasion when he made a formal visit to Edinburgh as he declined future invites by the first minister. It was claimed Ms Sturgeon's nickname "Gnasher" has arisen from an intimate injury which she allegedly gave a former lover. 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). Joining the party at the age of 16, she entered the Scottish Parliament as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral . "[74], In November 2013, Sturgeon joined Salmond to launch Scotland's Future - the Scottish Government's prospectus for independence. However, in 2016 the plan was abandoned and the Scottish Government blamed Westminster. 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. She also said that the result "renews, reinforces and strengthens" the mandate for Indyref2.[144]. Sturgeon immediately announced that she would be a candidate in the election to replace him, and received huge support from the SNP hierarchy. Sturgeon led the Scottish Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland, implementing a series of restrictions on social gatherings and rolling out the vaccine programme. [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. She later studied law at the University of Glasgow School of Law, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) in 1992 and a Diploma in Legal Practice the following year. Unionist nicknames for Nicola Sturgeon simply show they are feart | The National Letters Unionist nicknames for Nicola Sturgeon simply show they are feart By Readers of The National Share 8 Comments The First Minister is head and shoulders above bumbling Boris Johnson I AM now 80 and have been a member of the SNP for more than half of that time. [35], However, once Cunningham emerged as the favourite to win,[35] Salmond announced that his intention to stand for the leadership; Sturgeon subsequently withdrew from the contest and declared her support for Salmond, standing instead as his running mate for the depute leadership. [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. [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. [207], In August 2021, Sturgeon wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, asking him whether the development of the Cambo oil field west of Shetland should be "reassessed in light of the severity of the climate emergency". [106] She was formally nominated for a second term on 17 May, defeating Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie by a vote of 63 to 5, with 59 members abstaining. [39], As leader of the SNP in the Scottish Parliament, she served as the Leader of the Opposition in Holyrood. 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Initially, the Scottish Government resisted banning public events and on 12 March allowed 47,000 fans to attend a Rangers match at Ibrox, insisting that, "stopping mass gatherings [is] not the best way to contain this virus. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. No. [235], Sturgeon officially announced that the referendum would be held on 19 October 2023. [40] Sturgeon quickly grew a reputation in Holyrood as opposition leader, becoming known as "nippy sweetie" Scottish slang for the "sharp-tongued and strong-minded". [31], She also served as Shadow Minister for Health and Community Care from 2000 to 2003, and Shadow Minister for Justice from 2003 to 2004. The SNP won the highest number of seats in the Scottish Parliament in the 2007 election and Salmond was subsequently appointed first minister. [104], In the run up to the elections, Sturgeon took part in several Scottish and UK-wide TV election debates and according to opinion polls was regarded to have had a successful performance. He appointed Sturgeon as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. [302], Speaking after Johnson had resigned in 2022, Sturgeon said that he was the only prime minister she had worked with who was a disgrace to the office". 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