I came into politics because of my opposition to what a Tory Government was doing to the community I grew up in. Nicola Sturgeon communitygovernmentgrow Change image and share on social
Let us put the normal divisions of politics aside. Let us come together as one country; let us seize this historic moment to shift the balance of power from the corridors of Westminster to the streets and communities of Scotland. Nicola Sturgeon balancecommunitycorridor share on social
Talent is really important in politics, but experience is also really important. Nicola Sturgeon experienceimportantpolitic Change image and share on social
Being a housewife is not important to me, but I'm never happier than when I come home and shut the door. Nicola Sturgeon doorhappyhome Change image and share on social
I bow to no one in my ambition to see Glasgow be as successful as it possibly can be. Nicola Sturgeon ambitionbowglasgow Change image and share on social
I was studious and bookish. Not just as a child but also as a teenager. I took myself too seriously. Nicola Sturgeon bookishchildstudious Change image and share on social
I do struggle to identify an occasion when I was held back because I'm a woman... You don't think about it at the time, but looking back at it, of course. Nicola Sturgeon backholdidentify Change image and share on social
Most people would agree that the E.U. is too bureaucratic, not transparent or democratic enough and that it often interferes too much in matters that are best left to national governments. Nicola Sturgeon agreebureaucraticdemocratic Change image and share on social
Scotland has been re-energized, and people all over the country have become involved in - and informed about - politics and government in a way that I have never known before. In short, we have put ourselves firmly in control of our country. Nicola Sturgeon controlcountryenergize share on social