Sturgeon writing ‘deeply personal and revealing’ memoir
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icola Sturgeon is writing a “deeply personal” memoir masking her proudest achievements in addition to her regrets all through her time in politics, a writer has introduced.
Pan Macmillan stated it has secured the British and Commonwealth rights to the previous Scottish first minister’s memoirs following a “hotly contested” public sale.
The as-yet-untitled guide “will chart how she went from being a shy child from a working-class family in Ayrshire to the steps of Bute House”, the writer stated.
Pan Macmillan’s announcement stated: “The result will be a deeply personal and revealing memoir from one of Britain’s most significant political leaders of recent times.”
The guide is predicted to be printed in 2025.
Ms Sturgeon stated: “I am thrilled to be working with Pan Macmillan, a globally-renowned publisher with proud Scottish roots.
I aim to chronicle key events of the past three decades of Scottish and British politics and take the reader behind the scenes to describe how it felt to be ‘in the room’
“I have loved my life in politics, but ever since I was a child I have harboured an ambition to write.
“Embarking on this book is therefore exciting, if also daunting.
“I aim to chronicle key events of the past three decades of Scottish and British politics and take the reader behind the scenes to describe how it felt to be ‘in the room’, who else was there, the relationships involved and how decisions were arrived at.
“I will talk about what I am proud of and be frank about my regrets.
“I will reflect on the challenges of being a woman in politics and reveal more about the person behind the politician.
“I will also draw on my 35 years of experience to offer some thoughts on the future of Scotland, the UK and democracy in general.”
She stated she’s going to dedicate the guide to her late uncle.
Ms Sturgeon stated: “It is slightly bitter-sweet today, though, as I head to the funeral of my uncle, the journalist Iain Ferguson.
It will touch on many important political events, including the Scottish independence referendum, Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic.
“This is something that I always hoped we might work together on some day. Instead, it will be a book I dedicate to him.”
Ms Sturgeon’s political opponents attacked her report in authorities.
Scottish Conservative chairman Craig Hoy stated: “Nicola Sturgeon’s well-documented difficulties are sure to fuel interest in her book, but unless she wants it filed under ‘fiction’, she needs to be up front and honest about her huge failings as first minister and SNP leader.
“Her reputation has taken a huge hit in recent months, not just for the scandal engulfing her and her husband, but because of the fact that several of her key policies – such as the Deposit Return Scheme, the National Care Service, devastating fishing restrictions and the alcohol advertising ban – have unravelled.”
Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie stated: “I’m sure she will have interesting things to say about leading the country through the Covid pandemic, her split from Alex Salmond and more.
“Given the ongoing ructions within the SNP, I imagine she is leaving the final chapter blank for now.
“And with a rumoured six-figure advance she can finally buy the motorhome she has always wanted.”