Her triumph has also given rise to the single unfunniest. [1][2] Sturgeon led the SNP through the 2015 general election when it enjoyed a surge in support, recording a number of swings of over 30% from Labour, as it won 56 of the 59 Scottish seats and replaced the Liberal Democrats as the third-largest party in the British House of Commons. [300][301], Sturgeon's attempts to request approval for a second referendum on Scottish independence were declined by the Johnson administration. So the male politician whos very assertive, aggressive and adversarial is a great strong leader. Sturgeon - who had previously apologised to the Scottish Parliament after she was caught breaking the same law in December 2020[166] - apologised once more and said the police had been "absolutely right to treat me no differently to any other citizen. Just as Theresa May was preparing to trigger the formal Brexit process, Ms Sturgeon launched her bid for Indyref2. [225][226][224] Key documentation, which might have explained why ministers signed the contracts without appropriate safeguards to protect taxpayers' money, was lost and Sturgeon later said this too was "regrettable" and that "the Government will learn lessons. [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. The conversation will go back to what it should be about people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. [257], Sturgeon was highly critical of Donald Trump and his policies during the 2016 United States presidential election and had publicly backed his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. and Duran Duran, and enjoyed spending Saturday nights at Frostys Ice Disco in Irvine. I note that most of my Tory friends frequently refer to the First Minister by an unflattering nickname. Scottish Independence is a misdirection play. [182] In particular, she said she hoped to focus on closing the attainment gap between the richest and poorest children in Scottish schools, telling journalists: "Let me be clear I want to be judged on this. [73], While campaigning for a Yes vote in August 2013, she told The Guardian that if Scots voted for the Union: "Will there be another referendum round the corner? He has been my friend, mentor and colleague for more than 20 years. Sturgeon was branded as "ungracious" when she was filmed by Sky News celebrating Swinson's defeat. [96], Although, Salmond did not officially tender his resignation as First Minister until 18 November 2014, Sturgeon was not sworn in until two days later. [a] Both before[4][5] and after the vote to leave the EU, Sturgeon's government has repeatedly advocated for a second referendum on independence. [130], On 15 January 2019, the Scottish Parliament agreed to hold its own inquiry into the matter, the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints,[131] to investigate how the Government breached its own guidelines in its original investigation into the harassment claims against Salmond, and then lost a judicial review into their actions and had to pay over 500,000 to Salmond for legal expenses. 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Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who arent really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse. But there is one nickname, given to Scotland's First Minister, that she has never sought to. [231] She argued that her government had an "indisputable mandate" for a second Scottish independence referendum. [285], At the SNP's 2022 annual party conference in Aberdeen, Sturgeon stated "I detest the Tories and everything they stand for" in an interview on the BBC. [266] On the day Queen Elizabeth II became Britain's longest reigning monarch, Sturgeon travelled with her to open the Borders Railway and told a crowd of well-wishers: "She [The Queen] has carried out Her duties with dedication, wisdom and an exemplary sense of public service. In her new role Sturgeon oversaw the legislative process for the 2014 referendum on Scottish Independence and she was in charge of the SNP's referendum campaign. Then you quickly realise that in women they are not seen as strengths. In her second term, she oversaw more taxation powers, including the introduction of the Scottish National Investment Bank and Social Security Scotland. [92] On this date, Sturgeon also came out on top in a trust rating opinion poll, conducted for the SNP, which indicated that 54% of the Scottish population trusted her to "stand up for Scotland's interests". This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 3: Robert Aderholt and Alabama's 4th District", "Sturgeon backs Catalan referendum calls", "Iain Macwhirter: Madrid should have learned the lesson of the Scottish independence referendum", "Nicola Sturgeon has first audience with the Queen", "First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leads Scottish tributes to Queen", "First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: 'The Queen was special to Scotland', "Nicola Sturgeon attacks 'Westminster austerity economics', "What's in the SNP's growth commission report? On 25 May 2022, Sturgeon became the longest-serving First Minister of Scotland, surpassing the previous record held by her predecessor. 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. She raised these with the Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government, Leslie Evans, two months later, rather than reporting them immediately, as she should if they constitute government matters (as per the ministerial code). This does not worry or annoy me. Sturgeon stood for election to the Scottish Parliament in the first Scottish Parliament election in 1999 as the SNP candidate for Glasgow Govan. A woman is bossy and strident a nippy sweetie as they used to call me.. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. [276] She has at various points commented on the behaviour or attitudes of men towards women; publicly condemning Donald Trump,[277] Tony Abbott[278] and former Labour MSP Neil Findlay. [170][171] At the time, Scottish Drugs Forum Chief Executive David Liddell said he was concerned that the cuts had "the potential to increase harm and drug-related deaths. She has made several demands for a Section 30 order, however, they have been declined by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson, with Liz Truss stating she would "ignore"[6][7] Sturgeon's future requests. 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Nixon was Tricky Dicky; Thatcher, The Iron Lady. Submit your nickname or copy the best name style from the list. The 50-year-old politician created history by being the first female Minister of Scotland. We have worked hard to make sure that supplies are there, weve worked hard overcoming challenges that we have faced along the way. In 2004, with five years in the Scottish Parliament under her belt, Ms Sturgeon ran on a joint ticket with Alex Salmond for him to be leader and her to be deputy leader. [185], Ahead of the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Sturgeon pledged to review and reform the way that trans people change their legal gender. [33] On 24 June 2004, Sturgeon announced that she would also be a candidate in the forthcoming election for the leadership, with Kenny MacAskill as her running mate. [93], At a speech in Dundee's Caird Hall on 7 November, Sturgeon pledged to be "the most accessible First Minister ever" when she took over. [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. It was reported that Salmond had privately supported Sturgeon in her leadership bid, but decided to run for the position himself as it became apparent she was unlikely to beat Cunningham. The First Minister is head and shoulders above bumbling Boris Johnson, Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon denies she is 'playing politics' over testing. [118], Prior to the day the Prime Minister triggered Article 50, formally allowing the process of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, the Scottish Parliament voted 69 to 59 in favour of another independence referendum. [256], With a view towards Brexit, Sturgeon demanded greater powers for the Scottish Parliament, arguing that Brexit is threatening Scotland's devolution settlement. She is frequently compared in her appearance to Scottish comedy character Jimmy Krankie. [63] Sturgeon told the Scottish Parliament the containment of the virus had failed and the Scottish Government was taking steps to mitigate the spread of virus. Photograph: Fraser Bremner/Daily Mail/PA She is known for UK General Election (1950), Dispossession: The Great Social Housing Swindle (2017) and ITV Weekend News (1955). The national mission is failing. Tories accused Nicola Sturgeon of 'weaponising vulnerable children' to further her separatist drive today. [264], An advocate for Scottish independence, Sturgeon has campaigned for independence from the United Kingdom since her late teens. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Wednesday, 18th January 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. [260], In May 2022, Sturgeon made a trip to the United States and met with controversial Republican member of Congress Robert Aderholt, a prominent Anti-abortion supporter. This win resulted in Sturgeon becoming the first First Minister in the history of the Scottish Parliament to form a third government. We believe that the value of marriage should be clearly referred to in the guidelines, without denigrating other relationships or children brought up in other kinds of relationship." Across Scotland, 62% of voters backed the UK remaining a member of the EU, with 38% voting for the UK to leave. The couple have been in a relationship since 2003. no memes yet . It is absolutely crushing. She launched her programme for government, the Better Health, Better Care: Action Plan, which settled a new vision for NHS Scotland. [307], Sturgeon was elected leader of the SNP at a time the party enjoyed a surge in membership. In 2004, Sturgeon announced she would stand as a candidate for the leadership of the SNP, however, she later withdrew from the contest in favour of Alex Salmond, standing instead as depute (deputy) leader on a joint ticket with Salmond. Answer (1 of 3): The version I heard is this. Yes, I think that is true. The First Minister has previously spoken on how she ended up being called "nippy sweetie" during her early years in politics. [295][296] This was the only occasion when he made a formal visit to Edinburgh as he declined future invites by the first minister. I try (tho don't alway", "Nicola Sturgeon miscarriage: First minister reveals baby loss", President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nicola_Sturgeon&oldid=1133020410, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 22:31. [38] As Salmond was still an MP in the House of Commons, Sturgeon led the SNP at the Scottish Parliament until the 2007 election, when Salmond was elected as an MSP. On 24 June, Sturgeon said she would communicate to all EU member states that Scotland had voted to stay in the EU. She is the first woman to hold either position. This also made her First Minister-Designate, given the SNP's absolute majority in the Scottish Parliament. "[74], In November 2013, Sturgeon joined Salmond to launch Scotland's Future - the Scottish Government's prospectus for independence. As Nicola Sturgeon becomes Scotland's longest-serving first minister, BBC Scotland looks at how a girl from a west coast council estate rose to the nation's highest office. Show the British establishment a crack and they will drive in a wedge so deep and so fast you wont have time to blink. She also said that the result "renews, reinforces and strengthens" the mandate for Indyref2.[144]. In 2015, Sturgeon was questioned as, and in some cases branded as, the 'most dangerous woman in Britain'. Sturgeon's government subsequently entered a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Greens. The First Minister claimed she used to be called "nippy sweetie" because she tried to emulate the aggressive and adversarial approach of male politicians. 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]. [151] Many had been infected with the virus and ended up passing it on to other care home residents. [160] This followed an open letter two months earlier, written by 200 church leaders to Sturgeon, warning her that the prohibition could be unlawful. 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. I owe the Daily Mail big time for that', "Most dangerous woman in Britain or Queen of Scotland? The reception She has received today, demonstrates that that admiration and affection is certainly felt here in Scotland. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. "[320], Sturgeon is known for her love of fiction and says reading, "gives me a lot of joy and helps with the stresses and strains of work". 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Share the symbol Niko or copy to use from the list. [120] Previously, May and David Mundell, Secretary of State for Scotland, have both highlighted that as the negotiations begin with the European Union on the United Kingdom's withdraw, it is important for Scotland to work with the UK Government to get the best exit deal for both the United Kingdom and Scotland, stating that "now is not the time for another referendum".[121]. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. In June 2017, Sturgeon criticised the approaches taken by both Theresa May and the British Government towards the Brexit approach, claiming that May "will struggle" as she is a "difficult person to build a rapport with". There was however significant public opposition to repeal and an unscientific postal vote on the issue organised by SNP donor Brian Souter suggested most Scots wanted to keep the clause. [60] Authorities in both Scotland and England stated that there were no plans to trace the fellow airline passengers who may have travelled alongside the couple, since the authorities do not classify them as "close contacts". On 20 November 2014, Sturgeon was formally sworn into office. A Gannett Company. [209], The announcement was welcomed by the Scottish Green party but Greenpeace criticised Sturgeon for not coming out more strongly against the oil field. Scotland would then have to reapply for EU membership and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso predicted this would be "extremely difficult, if not impossible". [46] Sturgeon led coalition negotiation talks between the Scottish Liberal Democrats and the Scottish Greens, but these talks failed to reach an agreement, with the Lib Dems backing out and the Greens instead supporting a 'confidence and supply' agreement. [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. [20] She developed a passion for books and reading which continued into adult life. While the UK voted for Brexit, Scotland to remain and Ms Sturgeon capitalised on this to push for a second referendum on Scottish independence, informally referred to as IndyRef2. She says she has been targeted by a 'very partisan leak'. I AM now 80 and have been a member of the SNP for more than half of that time. [275] She has hailed Scottish feminist economist Ailsa McKay as one of her inspirations. "[283][284], Sturgeon has campaigned against replacing the Trident nuclear weapons system. "[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. Sturgeon led the Scottish Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland, implementing a series of restrictions on social gatherings and rolling out the vaccine programme. A Professional theme for architects, construction and interior designers [61][62], On 11 June, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the influenza virus a pandemic. She has been married to Peter Murrell since July 16, 2010. 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. 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. [236] She sought the Prime Minister to consent to the vote by signing a section 30 order, a move that Downing Street has refused to comply. It simply means they are feart of her ability and capability and their only defence is to resort to cheap denigration. [53] Sturgeon oversaw the scrapping of prescription charges In Scotland, an election pledge by the SNP originally for the chronically ill and those with cancer. Photograph: Manuel Vazquez/The Guardian Scotland's first minister is one of the most capable, if divisive, politicians of her era. We meant it", resonated in areas that had voted strongly for the Union in 2014. [219][220][221], The Scottish Government had commissioned two new ferries for 97m from Ferguson's shipyard in 2015 but the construction of the two vessels was beset by delays and complications. [314][315] She was recognized as one of the BBC's 100 women of 2014. Other than that, I don't care. [11][12] She is the eldest of two daughters born to Joan Kerr Sturgeon (ne Ferguson, born 23 October 1952[13]), a dental nurse, and Robin Sturgeon (born 28 September 1948[14]), an electrician. [15][16] Her younger sister, Gillian Sturgeon, is an NHS worker. The paper was sent to the central British Government to be read by Prime Minister Theresa May. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Boundary changes meant that the notional Labour majority in the seat had increased substantially. [186] However, proposed changes to Scotland's Gender Recognition Act that would have allowed people to change their identity through self-identification, rather than a medical process, were paused in June 2019. Shortly after being elected, Sturgeon appointed John Swinney to the newly created position of Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery. [265][failed verification], Sturgeon is a constitutional monarchist, telling journalists that it is "a model that has many merits". As Mr Salmond was an MP in Westminster, Ms Sturgeon carved out her own profile as the SNPs Holyrood leader. [146] On 23 March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Sturgeon ordered Scotland into "lockdown", limiting the reasons as to why people may leave their homes in an increase attempt to limit the spread of the virus, to protect the health of the population, as well as to ease the pressure the virus places on NHS Scotland services and workforce. Be clear, people. [68] In June 2012, the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 was passed after receiving support from the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Greens. 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