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
I won't say I've never felt in Alex Salmond's shadow, but latterly, when Alex was leader, I didn't. It's more about my awareness of the fact I became First Minister during a parliamentary term. That means you're First Minister, but you haven't been elected in your own right as First Minister. Nicola Sturgeon alexawarenesselect share on social
The Scottish Government will continue to do all it can to get people into work. Nicola Sturgeon continuegovernmentpeople Change image and share on social
Instead of an end to austerity, Labour has made clear that it wants to impose more austerity cuts. Nicola Sturgeon austerityclearcut Change image and share on social
I think it is important the communities are listened to and that their voice is heard, particularly with local government boundaries more than parliamentary boundaries, because you are talking very much about communities. It can be a very emotive thing. Nicola Sturgeon boundarycommunityemotive share on social
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. Nicola Sturgeon alleviateclearensure share on social
It still annoys me when I read really derogatory things about how a woman looks because you would usually not read these things about a man, and that still has the potential to put women off public life. Nicola Sturgeon annoyderogatorylife share on social
I hope nobody in England is afraid of the SNP - there is absolutely no need to be. Nicola Sturgeon absolutelyafraidengland Change image and share on social
Labour's support in Scotland depends on their ability to be electable. If they are divided and unelectable, what's the point? Nicola Sturgeon abilitydependdivide Change image and share on social