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Politics
Katrine Bussey

Parties must tackle ‘toxic’ politics to attract more women, warns Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon condemned the ‘toxic’ culture in politics facing women (Robert Perry/PA) - (PA Wire)

All political parties need to do more to counter the “toxic” political culture to help attract women, former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

The ex-SNP leader said she is “proud” to have been the first woman in the top job in Scottish politics, but as she announced she is stepping down from the Scottish Parliament she voiced concerns about the ability of all parties to attract female candidates.

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