The truth of the matter is that countries the world over have deficits. Let us remember this about Scotland's deficit: it was not created in an independent Scotland; it was created on Westminster's watch. Nicola Sturgeon countrycreatedeficit share on social
Our MPs will take decisions on how they're voting on a day-to-day basis. But I'm the leader of the party, and in terms of our overall strategy and how we vote on key issues, then ultimately, those decisions will be mine. Nicola Sturgeon basisdaydecision 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
My message is a simple one - the E.U. is not perfect, but Scotland's interests are best served by being a member. Nicola Sturgeon interestmembermessage 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 politicians come into politics because they want to make a difference; we just have different ideas how to do it. Nicola Sturgeon differenceideamake Change image and share on social
I'm not a scientist. If there is a risk to our environment, there will be no fracking. Nicola Sturgeon environmentfrackingrisk Change image and share on social
An independent Scotland - like all countries - will face challenges, and we will have our ups and downs. But the decisions about how we use our wealth will be ours. Nicola Sturgeon challengecountrydecision Change image and share on social
I was very proud, on just my second day in office, to appoint a gender-balanced cabinet - one of only three in the developed world. Nicola Sturgeon appointbalancecabinet Change image and share on social
I do not want to see, for any reason, the Tories resurgent in any way. Nicola Sturgeon reasonresurgenttory Change image and share on social
