Sturgeon tells of fresh abuse in ‘toxic’ trans rights debate The former Scottish first minister was speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Thursday. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Nicola Sturgeon says monarchy 'should end soon' at official book launch NICOLA Sturgeon has said the monarchy should "end quite soon" at the official launch of her new autobiography, Frankly. The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025
Nicola Sturgeon’s immense political talent is undeniable. The nationalism was the problem Many of her admirers gloss over her desire to break up the UK as Scotland’s first minister. But in her memoir, it plays a starring role, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025
John Swinney urged to act on 'disgraceful' illegal disabled toilet locks Disability campaigners are urging the First Minister to take action on the 'disgraceful' locking of accessible toilets in the Highlands. The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025
Sturgeon’s ‘Stalinist’ approach disastrous for SNP, claims Joanna Cherry Lawyer Joanna Cherry said she has never been friends with former first minister Nicola Sturgeon. Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon: The secret to happiness? It’s not politics Interestingly for one who takes a woman-first approach, this memoir is dominated by a man Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
JK Rowling reignites row with Nicola Sturgeon in foul-mouthed ‘review’ of her memoir JK Rowling posted pictures of a scribbled-on copy of Ms Sturgeon’s new memoir ‘Frankly’ The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
TV presenter Jay Blades to appear in court charged with rape The 55-year-old is not expected to enter pleas to the charges on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025
Monarchists fume over Nicola Sturgeon remarks on late Queen and Prince William NICOLA Sturgeon is facing anger from her political opponents after taking aim at Prince William – and saying the late Queen Elizabeth loved… The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025
Sturgeon: Salmond happier for SNP to be destroyed than succeed without him The former first minister said she realised her ex-mentor came to view her as ‘public enemy number one’. Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025
All the biggest talking points from Nicola Sturgeon's new memoir Here’s what you can expect from the new book: Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025
OPINION - Prince Andrew does not belong to the 21st century, and his book proves it There isn’t much in common on the face of it between the two big biographies out this week, Andrew Lownie’s Entitled, the double biography of Prince Andrew and his former wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, and Frankly, the memoir of Nicola Sturgeon, the diminutive former Scottish first minister. Nonetheless, one… Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025
Voice coaching with Sir Sean Connery was ‘surreal’, Nicola Sturgeon says The former Scottish first minister recalled her meeting with the James Bond actor in 2004. Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025
Top author says Nicola Sturgeon book launch could 'seriously' harm his sales A top Scottish author has claimed that the release of Nicola Sturgeon’s book could “seriously” affect his sales. The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025 Sturgeon sought counselling after ‘breaking down’ at Covid inquiry The former first minister said she had felt ‘very, very close to the edge’ in that moment.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025 Salmond, independence strategy and sexism: what we’ve learned from Nicola Sturgeon’s book Former Scottish first minister also reflects on gender recognition and the Covid crisis in new memoir
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 The biggest revelations from Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir – from JK Rowling to arrest and bullying Here, The Independent looks at the key takeaways from Nicola Sturgeon’s explosive memoir ‘Frankly’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025 Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon review – the ex-first minister opens up Scotland’s former leader addresses conflict with Salmond and rumours of a lesbian affair, but stops short of full disclosure
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025 All the places JD Vance is going on his UK tour Here’s everything we know about the vice president’s UK tour:
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Voices: Why Nicola Sturgeon’s biggest regret is her position on trans rights COMMENT: In her memoir, Scotland’s former first minister is surprisingly candid about her sexuality and the collapse of her marriage – but yet more remarkable is her admission of her failings as a politician, and how she seriously misread public opinion on gender reform, says Simon Walters
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025 Audience with late Queen more nerve-racking than FMQs, recalls Sturgeon The former Scottish first minister also spoke of her ‘incredible respect’ for Queen Elizabeth II.
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Nicola Sturgeon says transgender rapists ‘forfeit right to be gender of their choice’ Nicola Sturgeon says transgender rapists "probably forfeit the right to be the gender of their choice", as she conceded she “should have been much more straightforward” on the issue of double rapist Isla Bryson's gender.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025 Nicola Sturgeon considers leaving Scotland 'for wee while for fresh perspective' NICOLA Sturgeon has said she could leave Scotland to live elsewhere for a “wee while” – but insisted she would always return ...
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025 Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025 JK Rowling responds as Nicola Sturgeon blames her for 'vile' gender row abuse JK Rowling has said she will be publishing a review of Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly after the former first minister named her as a driving…