Nicola Sturgeon’s historic career as First Minister

She will leave office as the longest-serving and first female First Minister since the creation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Jane Barlow/PA)
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Wed, 15 Feb, 2023 - 12:00
Rebecca McCurdy, PA Scotland Political Reporter

Nicola Sturgeon’s historic career as First Minister will be remembered for the fight for Scottish independence and tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.

She will leave office as the longest-serving and first female First Minister since the creation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999.

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