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nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
@nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
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MSP for Glasgow Southside. Former First Minister of Scotland. Book lover.
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nicolasturgeon.bsky.social @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social · Mar 19
My memoir - Frankly - will be published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social on 14 August. You can pre-order a signed copy here
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In her Members’ Business today, @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social will lead a debate on raising awareness Scotland's Commitment to Global Climate Justice and Fair Climate Finance.

📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/12lE50XlVex

📺 Watch live from 7:15pm: https://ow.ly/FZix50XlVbo
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The incredible Nicola Sturgeon talking about her recently published memoir Frankly last night at the Portobello Bookshop event in Portobello Town Hall. Signed copies are available in the bookshop or on their website 📖
@nicolasturgeon.bsky.social @panmacmillan.bsky.social @portybooks.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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portybooks.bsky.social
An incredible evening was had on Wednesday night with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social & @chitgrrl.bsky.social, discussing all things Frankly! ❤️

Signed copies available here: www.theportobellobookshop.com/978103504021...
October 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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"Ardern represents an era of political leadership – achingly brief in retrospect – when hope seemed to be up for the fight with despair; when there was a genuine will to tackle the big issues of our time" –– @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social on @jacindaardern.bsky.social

observer.co.uk/culture/book...
Nicola Sturgeon: Jacinda Ardern ‘offered a different temp...
In 2017, she became the world’s youngest female leader. Ardern’s inspiring story makes us yearn for an era of courage and hope
observer.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
I wish Patrick Harvie all the best for the future. Under his co-leadership, the Scottish Greens became a significant force in politics and l, through the Bute House Agreement, entered government for the first time. He should be proud of his achievements.
scottishgreens.org Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · Apr 2
Since 2008, Patrick Harvie has jointly led the Scottish Greens.

Today, he has announced that this will be his last year in the role as he won't be re-standing in this year's internal elections.

Thank you for everything, Patrick💚
April 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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We are devastated that Christina McKelvie has passed. Christina was a remarkable woman: a force of nature, compassionate, and incredibly warm. We shared many values with her and know how committed Christina was to social justice, equality, and to doing everything she could to make Scotland the best it could be. In doing so, she was the best of us. Christina was a formidable Member of the Scottish Parliament and one of the earliest supporters of our work. She played a pivotal role in ensuring that Scotland became the first country in the world to advance LGBT Inclusive Education. We will cherish the memories that we were privileged to create with her. Our thoughts are with Keith, Jack, Lewis and all who knew and loved her. We will miss you, Christina. - Jordan & Liam, Directors and Co-Founders of Time for Inclusive Education (TIE)
March 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
Kind, compassionate and full of life. A politician who wore her heart on her sleeve and made the world a better place. She brought joy to everyone who knew her - especially to her soulmate, Keith, and her beloved boys, Lewis and Jack. Christina McKelvie MSP - I was so proud to call you my friend 💛
March 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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It was brilliant to discuss community wealth building and #communityenergy with @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social today!

#communitywealth #communityownership
#JustTransition
Three people in business wear stand in front of a desk with a blue wall behind it, with a spiky-shaped window. There is wood panelling on the right.
March 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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jackiedunbarsnp.bsky.social
I am absolutely chuffed to have the support of @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social, Former SNP Leader and First Minister of Scotland, ahead of asking SNP Members to nominate me as their SNP candidate to fight the 2026 Holyrood election.
March 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
My memoir - Frankly - will be published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social on 14 August. You can pre-order a signed copy here
linktr.ee/FranklybyNic...
March 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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On 14th August, @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social’s memoir ‘Frankly’ will be published and you can pre-order a Signed & Dedicated Edition via our website: www.theportobellobookshop.com/978103504021... @panmacmillan.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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womenslibrary.bsky.social
We wish @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social well following her announcement today to stand down as an MSP after decades of public service to Scotland. She has always supported GWL, & as First Minister, she officially opened our newly refurbished building in 2015, hailing GWL, ‘…truly a national treasure’
Nicola sturgeon and Sue John taking a selfie in the library, behind them we see other staff and volunteers dressed in suffragette costumes
March 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
Being one of the original 1999 MSPs, serving (by the time of the election) for 27 years - half my life - and getting to represent the best constituency in Scotland has been an honour beyond words.
It is time, though, for me to embrace different opportunities in a new chapter of my life 💛
March 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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As First Minister, @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social strived to work in partnership with our movement – even when we robustly disagreed - showing the respect and courtesy befitting Scotland's trade union movement.

We send her all good wishes for the future.

Statement👇
www.stuc.org.uk/news/news/st...
Newsroom | STUC Statement on Nicola Sturgeon to step down as an MSP
Reacting to the news that former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will step down as an MSP at the end of this parliamentary term, STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer said: “The STUC wish to thank Nicola...
www.stuc.org.uk
March 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Thrilled to announce that I'll be at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival as a guest on @valmcdermid.bsky.social and @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social's Books and Banter show on Saturday March 22.
www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/events/books...
Books & Banter with Val McDermid & Nicola Sturgeon - Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon are best friends who bonded over a love of good books, unfettered conversation and the occasional glass of red wine. Join them as they discuss why reading matters, and...
www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
What happened in the Oval Office today was horrifying - but, as this piece says, there is now no denying the truth of Trump’s alignment with Russia. Everyone who values freedom, democracy and peace must stand full square with Zelensky and Ukraine.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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📖 Book of the Day: @NicolaSturgeon.bsky.social on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's triumphant return

Dream Count, the Nigerian writer’s first novel in more than a decade, is a powerful exploration of misogyny, masculinity and race.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s triumphant return
Dream Count, the Nigerian writer’s first novel in more than a decade, is a powerful exploration of misogyny, masculinity and race.
www.newstatesman.com
February 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
A brilliant interview with one of my favourite writers. Her new novel, Dream Count - which I’m lucky to have read early for a review i am writing - is exceptional
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
‘Cancel culture? We should stop it. End of story’: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on backlash, writer’s block – and her new baby twins
It’s been 11 years since she published a novel. In that time, the author has lost both parents, seen Trump become president twice – and finally returned to fiction after a bruising reaction to her com...
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
Jane’s world: fans and admirers pick their favourite Austen characters
Helen Fielding, David Baddiel, Nicola Sturgeon and other cultural figures celebrate the great writer’s 250th birthday
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Beautifully done by Private Eye...
February 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
This by Anne Applebaum is a must-read for anyone who cares about the assault on American democracy and its consequences, both there and globally. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
There’s a Term for What Trump and Musk Are Doing
How regime change happens in America
www.theatlantic.com
February 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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stephenboydippr.bsky.social
Would be nice to see all parties currently represented in Holyrood come together to call out Vance's blatant lies

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493749...
America's vice president criticises Scottish Government over abortion buffer zones
America's vice president has accused the Scottish Government of 'thought crime' over its implementation of abortion buffer zones.
www.heraldscotland.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
It’s hard to get a handle on what’s happening in US. The flurry of activity is meant to blind us to the bigger picture & to stuff like this: Trump purging an arts centre board & making himself chair. On its own bad, but as part of the bigger pattern horrifying. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump’s Conquest of the Kennedy Center Is Accelerating
The president has begun purging the board of Washington’s premier arts organization.
www.theatlantic.com
February 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
nicolasturgeon.bsky.social
If, like me, you love love love the wonderful Ali Smith, I highly recommend this fabulous interview in the Atlantic.

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
A Novelist Who Looks Into the Dark
Ali Smith scrambles plotlines, upends characters, and flouts chronology—while telling propulsively readable stories.
www.theatlantic.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM