“Polls can change; people's opinions can change. Voting intentions can change, and I think it would be a silly leader, a silly political party, that would assume that we have it sewn up.”

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This points to political caution, the refusal to mistake a lead for a guarantee. It can be read as a reminder that public mood is unstable, and that confidence before the votes are counted is risky. In an election campaign, it lands as a warning against complacency, especially when the numbers look comfortable.

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About Nicola Sturgeon

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.

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