“Since I became First Minister, I have made clear my priority to alleviate poverty and tackle inequality in Scotland. Ensuring that everyone can do better in life will not only make Scotland fairer, but it will also make it a more prosperous place.”

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.