Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Southside (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow Govan (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 1999 - 2007
Email: [email protected]
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0141 424 1174
Text relay calls welcome.
Unit 3
Govanhill Workspace
69 Dixon Road
Glasgow
G42 8AT
Phone: 0141 424 1174
Text relay calls welcome.
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 May 2021 - 27 March 2023
Scottish Government
06 May 2021 - 27 March 2023
Scottish National Party
17 May 2016 - 18 May 2021
Scottish Government
05 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish National Party
19 November 2014 - 17 May 2016
Scottish Government
14 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Scottish National Party
05 September 2012 - 19 November 2014
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 19 November 2014
Scottish Government
05 May 2011 - 14 November 2014
Scottish National Party
25 May 2011 - 04 September 2012
Scottish Government
17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011
Scottish Government
17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011
Scottish Government
03 May 2007 - 22 March 2011
Scottish National Party
03 September 2004 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
03 September 2003 - 30 September 2004
Substitute Member
04 June 2003 - 23 September 2004
Member
30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
30 November 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
30 November 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
02 November 2000 - 31 March 2003
Member
16 May 1999 - 30 November 2000
Scottish National Party
16 May 1999 - 30 November 2000
Scottish National Party
17 June 1999 - 30 November 2000
Member
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Nicola Sturgeon. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
On 17 August 2023, I received £75,000 representing the first of four instalments of a book advance from Pan Macmillan (a publishing firm of Cromwell Place, Hampshire International Business Park, Lime Tree Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8YJ). I estimate that work on the book will account for around 10-15 hours per week. [Registered 10 September 2023]
Between 30 June and 5 July 2024 I received accommodation and car travel from ITN Limited (of 200 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8X2) in respect of my appearance on the ITV General Election results programme from 4-5 July. The total cost of hotel accommodation was £2803.78 and the cost of car travel to and from the studio for rehearsals and the live programme was £329.15 (plus VAT). [Registered 7 October 2024]
On 18 September 2024 I received a payment of £252.40 from my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED (of 14 St Leonards' Place, Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland, KY3 9UL) for travel expenses incurred in respect of my appearance on the ITV General Election results programme from 4-5 July 2024 and on 30 September I received a payment from my company of £234.48 for reimbursement of expenses. On 6 January 2025 I received a payment from my company of £575.04 for reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses. On 31 January 2025, I received £10,000 in the form of a dividend from my company. [Registered 7 October 2024, Amended interest 2 February 2025, Amended interest 27 February 2025]
On 17 May 2023 I attended the Bank of London Rainbow Honours. The cost of the hospitality, train travel and overnight hotel accommodation for me and an aide was £1,706.30 and was met by the Diversity Umbrella Ltd (events company, company number 13534335) of C/O Sedulo 505 Albert House, 256 - 260 Old Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9DD. [Registered 8 June 2023]
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No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 7 September 2023, I am a Director and hold an ordinary £1 share in a private limited company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED (an artistic creation company, company number 781774). The share represents 100% of the issued share capital. The company does not yet have any income, but future book and related earnings will be made to it. [Registered 10 September 2023]
On 23 October 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £700 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 10 November 2024]
On 5 September 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £25,000 (plus VAT) from ITN Limited in respect of my appearance on the channel’s General Election results programme on 4 and 5 July 2024. [Registered 3 October 2024]
On 24 May 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £1,000 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 21 June 2024]
On 3 January 2025 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £750 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 2 February 2025]
On 10 October 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £500 (plus VAT) from the Guardian for a book review written by me. [Registered 10 November 2024]
I have purchased £250 of community shares as part of a scheme to raise fund for Govanhill Baths in my constituency.
On 6 December 2023 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £1,000 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 21 December 2023]
On 25 September 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £700 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 3 October 2024]
On 27 November 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £750 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 19 December 2024]
On 6 June 2023 I participated in a panel discussion at a conference at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London. In addition to the hospitality provided at the event, the cost of the train travel and overnight hotel accommodation for me and an aide was £1,599.60 and was met by the University College London. [Registered 8 June 2023]
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Chamber meeting date: 2 April 2025
Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "This chamber feels far too quiet without Christina’s infectious laugh…
Chamber meeting date: 25 February 2025
Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Likewise—I could not get the app to connect; I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2025
Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "I commend the minister on the continued commitment to the Promise and the significant progress that has been made…
Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2025
Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. The app would not connect. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 18 February 2025
Nicola Sturgeon (Glasgow Southside) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. The app would not connect. I would have voted yes."
Find out how Nicola Sturgeon has voted recently.
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Result 73 for, 40 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Result 14 for, 100 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Supported by: Roz McCall
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Result 27 for, 82 against, 5 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Result 108 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Result 109 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Nicola Sturgeon has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it supports calls for global debt cancellation to be a key pillar of the UN Loss and Damage Fund, ensuring that climate-vulnerable nations are not required to take on more debt to recover from climate disasters…
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 17 April 2025
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to support calls for debt justice for any countries that are required to take on debt to recover from climate disasters and climate-related loss and damage."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 17 April 2025
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to use its role as a climate leader to advocate for debt cancellation as part of climate justice in the run-up to COP30."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 17 April 2025
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its future plans are to further champion climate justice at international events, including in relation to the growing debt crisis faced by many climate vulnerable countries."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 17 April 2025
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to attend the forthcoming Financing For Development summit in Seville."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 9 April 2025
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with Glasgow City Council to secure the future of the Glasgow School of Sport."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 11 March 2025
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding how such a policy could apply in Scotland, what assessment it has made of the Welsh Government’s legislative proposal to remove profit from the care of looked after children."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many foster agencies are operational in Scotland, and, of these, how many are owned by (a) local authorities, (b) voluntary organisations and (c) private entities."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether all local authorities record instances of looked after children being separated from siblings, and, if not, which local authorities do not yet do so, and by when it anticipates that all local authorities will routinely record this data."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024
Asked by: Sturgeon, Nicola, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government which local authorities have ended the practice of excluding looked after or care experienced children from school, and by what date it anticipates that all local authorities will have done so."
Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 23 September 2024
See all of Nicola Sturgeon's questions submitted in Parliament