[152] Over three thousand care home residents died from coronavirus[153] and Gary Smith, Scotland Secretary of the GMB, said the policy had turned "care homes into morgues". [23][24][25], In an interview with the BBC's Woman's Hour, Sturgeon revealed that it was Margaret Thatcher who inspired her to enter politics, because, due to rising unemployment in Scotland at the time, she developed "a strong feeling that it was wrong for Scotland to be governed by a Tory government that we hadn't elected". [139] Among the election casualties was Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson, who lost her seat in East Dunbartonshire. 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. Sturgeon grew up in Prestwick and in the village of Dreghorn, in a terraced council house, which her parents bought through the right-to-buy scheme.[19]. Following the 2017 UK general election, Nicola Sturgeon announced that the Scottish Government would postpone legislation pertaining to the proposed second referendum on Scottish independence until at least autumn 2018. While it commended the authorities for preventing hospitals from becoming overwhelmed during the crisis, the watchdog also noted that recommendations from pandemic planning exercises in 2015, 2016 and 2018 had not been fully implemented. [292] Following Johnson's appointment as British prime minister, she claimed he "rambled" in his first speech outside 10 Downing Street and suggested he was "blame shifting". Speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2017, Ms Sturgeonhinted at a sexist double-standard where she was being criticised for this type of behaviour when men were not. "[183], In 2021, Audit Scotland concluded that, "Progress on closing the poverty-related attainment gap between the most and least deprived school pupils has been limited"[184] and fell short of the Government's aims. [137] Labour MP Jess Phillips, a former employee of Women's Aid, accused Sturgeon of being "unprofessional with those women's lives" and said there had been a "litany of failures in professionalism and decency. I AM now 80 and have been a member of the SNP for more than half of that time. 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. [265] In recent years, following the defeat of the Yes Scotland campaign in 2014 Scottish Independence referendum, Sturgeon has aligned herself with the new gradualist wing, who believe in only holding a second referendum if there is clear public support, such as polling being over 60%, or if there is a material change in circumstances. [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. She's graduated all the way up to First Minister and con-woman to boot. Photograph: Fraser Bremner/Daily Mail/PA I hated everything she stood for. [258] Sturgeon highlighted her disapproval of his language and views relating to sexism and misogyny, and stated upon Trump's victory that she hopes "Trump turns out to be a president different to the one he was during his campaign and reaches out to those who felt vilified by his campaign". [3], Politically, Sturgeon has campaigned in favour for Scottish independence. 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. [72], Salmond put Sturgeon in charge of the Scottish Government's legislative process for a referendum on Scottish Independence and she was essentially in charge of the SNP's referendum campaign. [128][129], In January 2019, Sturgeon referred herself to an independent ministerial ethics body, which will lead to an investigation into her actions with respect to a sexual harassment case concerning allegations against Salmond. Nicola Sturgeon, photographed in Bute House, Edinburgh, last month. [203], On 10 September 2022, Sturgeon became the first First Minister to sign a royal proclamation, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III. 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. 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. On 25 May 2022, Sturgeon became the longest-serving First Minister of Scotland, surpassing the previous record held by her predecessor. [317], Sturgeon lives in Glasgow with her husband, Peter Murrell, who is the chief executive officer of the SNP. [53], As Health Secretary, Sturgeon became more widely known internationally for her handling of the 2009 flu pandemic. [193] Large numbers of LGBT activists followed suit and Sturgeon released a video message in which she said that transphobia is "not acceptable" and said she hoped they would re-join the party. ", "Moray: 'We are fed up with the SNP. [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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can [240][241] She argued independence would be "essential" for economic prosperity for Scotland as she claimed the economic climate throughout the UK does not offer strength, stability or security. She's come a long way since being nicknamed "Seaweed" at school - back then even the tide wouldn't take her out. [235], Sturgeon officially announced that the referendum would be held on 19 October 2023. A woman is bossy and strident a nippy sweetie as they used to call me.. Sturgeon confirmed in June 2016 that the Scottish government had formally agreed to draft legislation to allow a second independence referendum to take place. She has been a member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) since 1999, first as an additional member for the Glasgow electoral region, and as the member for Glasgow Southside (formerly Glasgow Govan) from 2007. The compromise had the support of Souter but an amendment to that effect was voted down by MSPs who expressed concerns it would stigmatise children from single parent and unmarried families. In the 2016 election, the SNP was returned as the largest single party in the Scottish Parliament but fell two seats short of a majority. [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. [85] She also opined that Scottish independence was a matter of "when, not if". "[138], Sturgeon led her party to a landslide victory in the 2019 United Kingdom general election in Scotland. [297][298][299] Sturgeon claimed Johnson's "fragile male ego" stopped him from meeting her. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please After qualifying as a solicitor, she worked for Bell & Craig, a firm of solicitors in Stirling, and later at the Drumchapel Law Centre in and a Money Advice Centre in Glasgow from 1997 until her election to the Scottish Parliament in 1999. [86], On 24 September 2014, Sturgeon officially launched her campaign bid to succeed Salmond as Leader of the Scottish National Party at the November leadership election. 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Sturgeon claimed following comments made by Trump in relation to Muslims entering the United States that he was "not fit" for the ambassadorial role with the Scottish Government. [209], The announcement was welcomed by the Scottish Green party but Greenpeace criticised Sturgeon for not coming out more strongly against the oil field. The First Minister claimed she used to be called "nippy sweetie" because she tried to emulate the aggressive and adversarial approach of male politicians. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. During this time she saw through popular SNP pledges like reversing A&E closures and scrapping prescription charges. and in August that year included the commitment in her agreement with the Scottish Greens on power sharing. [90][91], Nominations for the SNP leadership closed on 15 October, with Sturgeon confirmed as the only candidate. From 18 November until her officially appointment on 20 November, she served as the acting First Minister, essentially the First Minister-elect.[97]. She attended Dreghorn Primary School from 1975 to 1982 and Greenwood Academy from 1982 to 1988. Nicola Ferguson Sturgeon, 49, was born in Irvine, Scotland. The SNP gained a seat in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, winning 64 seats, but fell one seat short of a majority. [134] Opposition parties criticised Sturgeon on disparity and contradictions between the narratives of Murrell and herself. [316] In 2015, BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour assessed Sturgeon to be the most powerful and influential woman in the United Kingdom. Photograph: Manuel Vazquez/The Guardian Scotland's first minister is one of the most capable, if divisive, politicians of her era. [158][159], In March 2021, the Court of Session declared that the Scottish Government's prohibition on communal worship, imposed during the pandemic, was unlawful. Despite this reputation, both friends and rivals have attested to her fun side and good sense of humour. [15][16] Her younger sister, Gillian Sturgeon, is an NHS worker. "[280][281][282] Commenting on the need for men to challenge their friends misogynistic behaviour, Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament in 2021: "I would say to all men in this chamber and all men across the country challenge it [misogyny] if its on the part of other men you may know, challenge your own behaviour and then lets collectively, as a society, turn the page and turn the corner so that women can live free of the fear of harassment, abuse, intimidation, violence and, in the worst cases, death. [250][251][252] Sturgeon has committed to strengthening links between Scotland and Africa. Sturgeon was branded as "ungracious" when she was filmed by Sky News celebrating Swinson's defeat. [234] This plan has been met with condemnation from various opposing parties, with the Prime Minister rejecting her plan. Sturgeon kicked off her election campaign pledging that a strong result for the SNP would "reinforce" her mandate for a second independence referendum. [265][failed verification], Sturgeon is a constitutional monarchist, telling journalists that it is "a model that has many merits". She is the third daughter of electrician Robin and dental nurse Joan , who was an SNP councillor in the Ayrshire town. and Duran Duran, and enjoyed spending Saturday nights at Frostys Ice Disco in Irvine. Both were subsequently elected, and as Salmond was still an MP in the British House of Commons, Sturgeon led the SNP in the Scottish Parliament as Leader of the Opposition from 2004 to 2007. MPs lined up to support Scottish Secretary Alister Jack in the Commons as he laid out. [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. Scottish Independence is a misdirection play. She also served as Cabinet Secretary for Health, Infrastructure, and Parliament. [81] Following the defeat of the Yes Scotland campaign, Salmond announced his resignation as First Minister and Leader of the SNP. [52] She reversed the decision to close casualty units at University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Monklands. Then you quickly realise that in women they are not seen as strengths. 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"[227][228][229][230], In June 2022, Sturgeon officially announced her plan for Scottish independence once again. [56][57], On 26 April 2009, the Scottish Government announced two people, who had returned from Mexico, had been admitted to Monklands Hospital in Airdrie after experiencing "mild flu-like symptoms". [123] However, the SNP lost 21 seats in the 2017 United Kingdom general election in Scotland and the party's vote dropped by 13%, although they remained the biggest party in Scotland. Affiliated with the Scottish National Party, she took office in 2007 as Deputy First Minister of Scotland. It is absolutely crushing. [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. "We have seen a rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases in Scotland over the past 10 days," she told Parliament. They announced their engagement on 29 January 2010,[318] and were married on 16 July 2010 at ran Mr in Glasgow. Share the symbol Niko or copy to use from the list. Answer (1 of 3): The version I heard is this. The down side is that you just end up talking about it all the time and you never leave it outside. 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. Thatcher was the motivation for my entire political career. [58] Sturgeon stated there was "no immediate threat to public health in Scotland", but added, "monitoring of those who have been in close contact with the two people is also being carried out as an additional precaution. Create good names for games, profiles, brands or social networks. The 50-year-old politician created history by being the first female Minister of Scotland. We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. [101], Sturgeon led the Scottish National Party through a landslide victory in the 2015 UK general election, winning 56 out of 59 Scottish seats at Westminster, the party's best ever performance. [211], In the late 2010s, Scottish islanders began to complain that the ageing ferry fleet that connected them to the mainland had become increasingly unreliable. [70], In 2012 she pledged to build a high-speed railway line between Glasgow and Edinburgh by 2024, cutting journey times between the two cities to under 30 minutes. 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