Nicola Sturgeon Quotes

I should say that being independent in the modern model means independent in a very interdependent world. An independent Scotland is not apart from the rest of the United Kingdom.

I hope Donald Trump doesn't become president of the United States and I expect the people of the United States will have the good sense not to elect him.

Scotland's voice has to be heard

I think it is disgraceful. I think it is completely disgusting that you've got a candidate for prime minster who seems to think that human beings are bargaining chips.

So after a lovely family Xmas day, this 80s teen is off to bed feeling a bit sad, but listening to this masterpiece [George Michael: I can't make you love me].

Sad to hear that George Michael has died.He was an exceptional artist and a strong supporter of LGBT and workers' rights.

This is just too awful. Such an amazing talent [like George Michael] gone too soon. Wham was part of the soundtrack to my teenage years.

When I was growing up, I was lucky to benefit from a first class education.

I drove my mum and dad mad.

The importance of education is ingrained in Scottish history.

Equality and prosperity shouldn't be seen as enemies of each other, but as partners. One reinforces the other.

I am the granddaughter of an English woman. I love England and her people and, regardless of politics, consider you to be family... and always will.

I worry about the direction of the U.K. and U.K. politics and governance in the event of a Brexit.

I know you've got to earn people's trust, and you've got to earn it day after day after day.

I feel comfortable in a position of leadership, but that's not to say I feel complacent about it. I take it incredibly seriously.

I want there to be another independence referendum at some stage. I want Scotland to be independent, but I wouldn't choose to have it happen because England votes to come out of the E.U.

I'm not making any secret of the fact I still believe in independence. We'll continue to argue the case.

My pledge to you is that the SNP will put women and gender equality right at the heart of the Westminster agenda.

True gender equality in Scotland - and elsewhere - is still some way off.