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Nicola Sturgeon’s Memoir: Tears, Divorce, and Controversy

8/11/2025

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In her candid memoir "Frankly," Nicola Sturgeon opens up about the emotional toll of her appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry, which left her in tears and seeking professional help. She reflects on her fraught relationship with Alex Salmond, denying any conspiracy against him, and reveals her decision to divorce her husband, Peter Murrell, adding to the weight of her revelations.

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In her candid memoir "Frankly," Nicola Sturgeon opens up about the emotional toll of her appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry, which left her in tears and seeking professional help. She reflects on her fraught relationship with Alex Salmond, denying any conspiracy against him, and reveals her decision to divorce her husband, Peter Murrell, adding to the weight of her revelations.