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Sturgeon: I was not victim of ‘coercive control’ by former mentor Salmond

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was questioned on her relationship with her predecessor at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon says monarchy 'should end soon' at official book launch

NICOLA Sturgeon has said the monarchy should "end quite soon" at the official launch of her new autobiography, Frankly.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon’s immense political talent is undeniable. The nationalism was the problem

Many of her admirers gloss over her desire to break up the UK as Scotland’s first minister. But in her memoir, it plays a starring role, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025

Salmond, independence strategy and sexism: what we’ve learned from Nicola Sturgeon’s book

Former Scottish first minister also reflects on gender recognition and the Covid crisis in new memoir

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

The biggest revelations from Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir – from JK Rowling to arrest and bullying

Here, The Independent looks at the key takeaways from Nicola Sturgeon’s explosive memoir ‘Frankly’

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon review – the ex-first minister opens up

Scotland’s former leader addresses conflict with Salmond and rumours of a lesbian affair, but stops short of full disclosure

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025

Sturgeon: ‘Witch-hunt’ MSPs investigating me were being directed by Salmond

The ex-Scotland first minister made the claims in her new book, which was released early on Monday after being slated to hit book shelves on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Blaze at Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh likely started by human activity, fire chief says

Experts says wildfires are becoming more frequent in Scotland due to land use and climate change

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Sturgeon says ‘midlife crisis’ tattoo may not be her last time getting inked

The former Scottish first minister showed the tattoo for the first time during a TV interview.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Alex Salmond did not read independence white paper, Nicola Sturgeon claims

The former first minister accused her predecessor of an ‘abdication of responsibility’ over the document, produced ahead of the 2014 referendum.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025