“I have said repeatedly I do want to take longer to eliminate the deficit than the other parties. Because I want to see us have the ability to invest more in our economy, in our public services, and in lifting people out of poverty.”

First Minister of Scotland, 2014–present. Sturgeon is best known for her leadership in Scotland’s independence movement, advocating for a second referendum on Scottish independence following Brexit. Her political career spans decades, marked by a focus on progressive social policies and economic reform.