The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

Release all documents on opening of QEUH, First Minister urged

The health board said this week ‘pressure’ had been applied to open the flagship Glasgow facility.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Government issued contempt of court warning over Sturgeon investigation ruling

The Scottish Information Commissioner said the Scottish Government’s actions were disrespectful to the public and reflected poorly on ministers.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

Government launches appeal against Sturgeon investigation information ruling

The Government said Information Commissioner David Hamilton ‘erred in relation to the law’ over the issue.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Nicola Sturgeon wrongly excluded colleagues from Covid decisions, inquiry finds

Official report condemns handling of pandemic by leaders of the UK’s devolved nations

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

Scottish Government ‘had no real strategy’ for Covid in early 2020 – inquiry

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry also found the devolved administrations to be too reliant on the UK Government.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

Sturgeon’s ‘gold command’ meetings ‘reduced transparency’, Covid inquiry finds

The former first minister and a small group of ministers and advisers met and made decisions outside the Cabinet.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Johnson and Cummings oversaw ‘toxic and chaotic’ Downing Street – Covid inquiry

Baroness Heather Hallett’s report on the response to Covid-19 criticised Boris Johnson’s excessive optimism in the face of the looming pandemic.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Alan Cumming: I’ve seen Nicola Sturgeon blossom since she quit as first minister

The 60-year-old said the former SNP leader seemed happier and ‘more relaxed’ when he saw her recently.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon: I understand why people doubt my ignorance of alleged SNP embezzlement

‘Trust me, I had no idea’ about potential wrongdoing in Scottish National party, says former first minister

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

Sturgeon: My political appetite has been reawakened but I’m not coming back

The former Scottish first minister will step down as an MSP at next May’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025