The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

Sturgeon won’t back assisted dying legislation

The legislation will be voted on by MSPs on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon to vote against assisted dying in 'most difficult decision ever'

NICOLA Sturgeon has revealed how she will vote on proposals to legalise assisted dying in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2025

John Swinney denies he was 'furious' at Nicola Sturgeon over trans rights comments

John Swinney has rejected claims he was “furious” that Nicola Sturgeon spoke to journalists about transgender rights ahead of a big policy…

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Swinney seeks to ‘bring people together’ following debate over gender rights

The Scottish First Minister said the issue had caused a ‘tremendous amount of difficulty and hurt’.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Swinney says becoming Scottish First Minister ‘not part of a well-crafted plan’

John Swinney was voted in as First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood on May 7 last year.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Transgender people’s lives at risk of being made ‘unliveable’, says Nicola Sturgeon

Former Scottish first minister expresses concern about interim advice from EHRC

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025

Sturgeon warns trans lives could become ‘unliveable’ after Supreme Court ruling

The former first minister of Scotland also rejected calls for her to apologise to critics of gender self-ID.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Scottish ministers drop plans to outlaw misogyny and conversion practices

Government says measures are too legally complex to deliver before the next Holyrood election

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon to launch memoir at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will launch her memoir at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025

Sturgeon to launch memoir at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Also on the line-up are authors Maggie O’Farrell and Ian McEwan, as well as Gavin And Stacey co-creator and writer, Ruth Jones.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025