“If something can be proven to work, we should try it... Making sure that our young folk get the best education is the only thing that matters to me, and if something can be shown to work in doing that or if something's worth trying to do that, then I'll certainly be in the market for it.”

Scottish politician

Nicola Sturgeon is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party from 2014 to 2023. She was a member of the Scottish Parliament from 1999 to 2026. She first represented the Glasgow electoral region as an additional member, then served as the MSP for Glasgow Southside from 2007 to 2026. Her public life is tied to Scottish politics and the years she spent in parliamentary and party leadership roles.