Nicola Sturgeon proved women from ordinary backgrounds can succeed in politics

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Nicola Sturgeon proved women from ordinary backgrounds can succeed in male-dominated world, says Alison Thewliss

Like almost everyone, I was caught by surprise by Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation on Wednesday. I watched in tears, in disbelief, but also with a clear appreciation of why she had come to this decision.

My nine-year old daughter and I watched the press conference together - she’s grown up knowing only this powerhouse First Minister. Nicola has inspired this generation of girls as a confident, articulate leader, a person who cared as well as someone who commanded respect. Her vision of a fairer, more socially just Scotland has shaped our politics and our expectations of our country. The SNP’s solidly left of centre policy platform has been a strong point of contrast to both Westminster parties, and, along with Nicola’s leadership during the pandemic, has brought many people to our cause. The new leader must, in my view, stay true to this in how they take our movement forward.

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She has failed Scotland and it’s people. History will quite rightly treat her very harshly. I can’t wait to see what unravels in the next 6-12 months . Keep Police Scotland very busy

Thatcher did so long before, that’s why Nicola Sturgeon was made in her image.

She failed at everything and only survived because she was an independence one trick pony. Disgusting she had the choice to resign when she's destroyed Scotland. If it hadn't been for her constant Indy carrot dangling she would have been finished long ago.

Hilarious, use a much better example than weird snp cult.

She proved nothing of the sort. There's been innumerable, infinitely more successful in terms of legacy, female politicians from ordinary backgrounds all across the world. When it comes to listing achievements, Sturgeon is a political pygmy in comparison.

Define 'succeed' 🤔

Strange as Nicola can't actually describe what a woman is!

Unfortunately for the country she didn’t but I know personally a lot of truly talented women from ordinary backgrounds who have.

thesnp have a pretty poor dictionary if this is how 'succeed' is defined

Investigation going on £670,000 missing missing missing and £250 + millions on Ferries that never happened or she going to get away with it ......same as her predecessor and women got a chance Under Her Leadership Depends How You Describe A Women

Here's hoping her and her husband can have a child together and it helps her become a better leader and person. Not a fan but just thought there should be some positive message here.

Yet she ended her Career attacking women.

Only if you allow for a very loose definition of the word 'succeed'.

Alison Thewliss is too busy licking Nicola Sturgeon’s arse to realise that Margaret Thatcher set the bar and Nicola falls far short of it…

The proof is in the pudding says custard identifying politician.😉

Where is the missing money?

Overall she was an abysmal failure. If she was backed into a corner with actual facts she just spouted that she “couldn’t recall”. A chancer who finally got found wanting when it really mattered.

Thatcher did that long before Sturgeon did. I suppose that why Sturgeon modelled herself on the former PM.

What did she actually succeed in doing she’s a local council leader who caused division and hatred she will be a foot note in Scotlands history nothing more than she deserves , now time to move on and call an election give us our power of speech back

She may have gotten into power but she failed in her duties, she failed on drug deaths, education, policing, council services, SNHS waiting times, cancer treatment, etc

Does the Record really believe what they write? If you think that Sturgeon & Co did a sterling job. Would you please publish that momentous event? The 'ordinary backgrounds,' you praise? Most of Scotland would tell you they showed what they were in every way possible. AMATEURS

Success delousional as usual

Why does gender always raise it's head. Should it not be the best man for the job?😂

She did as much as any before her, from Thatcher to Foster. I would habe though in SNP it shouldnt be such a struggle for women to get ahead? If Kate wins will you say same about her?

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Her “success” was through the power of patronage. Salmond made her.

Nicola Sturgeon proved women are just as capable as men in making a right Cnut of things.

She's a massive failure 🙄

FFS HA HA HA HA HA HA

Margret Thatcher did that a long time before wee Jimmy Kim Jong Sturgeon- and Margret Thatcher made peoples lives a lot better than Krankie Sturgeon ResignSturgeon SNPLeadership snpout

Where's the missing £600k?

Obviously never heard of Margaret Thatcher.

“Succeed” is sure doing some heavy lifting there!

patrickharvie must be standing on a box

Dear alisonthewliss i think you will find a lot of women previously impacted in politics and did so with a lot more grace than Sturgeon could ever muster

She has certainly proven that people from ordinary backgrounds can get carried away with adulation and own hype while ascending to roles way beyond their capability by simply harnessing the opportunity presented by supporters who can’t think beyond the basic tenets of a cause.

Look at he record success it isn’t.

Succeeded in dividing the country 👍

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