Navigating Political Legacies and Personal Struggles

What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career?

Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, to answer all these questions and more.

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Social Producer: Harry Balden

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell

Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen

Head of Content: Tom Whiter

Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport

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