Newscast The Nicola Sturgeon Interview
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Aug 12, 2025 Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland and author of 'Frankly,' shares candid reflections on her political career and personal life. She discusses her controversial debates surrounding gender recognition and the emotional toll of leadership during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Sturgeon reveals intimate details about her relationship with Alex Salmond, and her struggles with public scrutiny, identity, and mental health. With humor, she recounts a surreal vocal training session, blending personal anecdotes with profound insights into the complexities of public service.
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From Door‑Knocking To Writing
- Nicola Sturgeon says writing a book was her earliest ambition and it means a lot to hold it.
- Nicola Sturgeon recalls canvassing every door on Shields Road in Glasgow, which shaped her political roots.
Writing Her Memoir First‑Hand
- Nicola Sturgeon wrote Frankly on a laptop over two years, finding mornings most productive.
- She enjoyed editing and cut her first draft substantially to make the book tighter.
Misjudging Post‑Brexit Momentum
- Nicola Sturgeon admits she overestimated how quickly some voters would embrace independence after Brexit.
- She underestimated public appetite for adding upheaval during a period of national uncertainty.
