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Sturgeon Slams Rumors, Urges Fight Against Misinformation

11/7/2025

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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister, addressed false rumors of a supposed lesbian affair with a French diplomat during her tenure.
In a Guardian's Politics Weekly podcast interview, she said such internet rumors could deter capable individuals from pursuing political careers.
She described the personal and political motivations behind confronting the allegations.
She emphasized the need to combat misinformation on social media to keep politics accessible to talented individuals.

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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister, addressed false rumors of a supposed lesbian affair with a French diplomat during her tenure.
In a Guardian's Politics Weekly podcast interview, she said such internet rumors could deter capable individuals from pursuing political careers.
She described the personal and political motivations behind confronting the allegations.
She emphasized the need to combat misinformation on social media to keep politics accessible to talented individuals.