Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon is a Scottish politician who served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2022 and was the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP). She is a prominent advocate for Scottish independence, promoting the idea that Scotland should have its own government separate from the United Kingdom. Sturgeon played a key role in the devolved Scottish government and focused on issues like healthcare, education, and social justice. Her leadership was marked by her response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which she gained recognition for her public health approach. In 2022, she announced her resignation as First Minister.