“ I worry about the direction of the U.K. and U.K. politics and governance in the event of a Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon
“ Equality and prosperity shouldn't be seen as enemies of each other, but as partners. One reinforces the other. Nicola Sturgeon
“ I'm not making any secret of the fact I still believe in independence. We'll continue to argue the case. Nicola Sturgeon
“ 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… Nicola Sturgeon
“ My political awakening, if I can be as grand as to call it that, was all about what was happening around me. It wasn't some romantic, patriotic vision of Scotland going back to what it had been 300 ye… Nicola Sturgeon
“ I feel comfortable in a position of leadership, but that's not to say I feel complacent about it. I take it incredibly seriously. Nicola Sturgeon
“ 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. Nicola Sturgeon
“ Scotland is not a region of the U.K.; Scotland is a nation, and if we cannot protect our interests within a U.K. that is going to be changing fundamentally, then that right of Scotland to consider the… Nicola Sturgeon
“ Scotch beef, salmon and shellfish are recognised the world over for their excellence and Scottish provenance. People recognise the Scottish brand. They associate the country with quality food and drin… Nicola Sturgeon
“ My pledge to you is that the SNP will put women and gender equality right at the heart of the Westminster agenda. Nicola Sturgeon
“ I know you've got to earn people's trust, and you've got to earn it day after day after day. Nicola Sturgeon
“ I am a social democrat - I believe in pursuing greater equality and tackling social justice - but... you can't do that unless you have got a strong economy, unless you have got a vibrant business base… Nicola Sturgeon
“ As a young woman in politics, with few women around, you start to subconsciously behave like men in politics. That comes across as quite hard, tough and humorless, but you're trying to be taken seriou… Nicola Sturgeon
“ I don't feel we need to be independent for me to feel confident in my Scottish identity. I think Scotland is pretty comfortable in its identity. We won't need independence to preserve it... if we don'… Nicola Sturgeon
“ I am quite driven. I know what I think, and I know what I want to achieve, but I also hope that people who are asked to describe me would describe me as pretty down-to-earth, loyal, friendly. The more… Nicola Sturgeon
“ 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. Nicola Sturgeon
