Nicola Sturgeon branded ‘part-time MSP' after landing more than £76.5k book deal
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NICOLA Sturgeon has been branded a 'part-time MSP' after banking another £76,500 from her book deal.
It is the second of four upfront payments the former First Minister will receive for her memoir 'Frankly'.
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Nicola Sturgeon has been branded a 'part-time MSP'
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Tory MSP Annie Wells said she is 'more interested in writing her memoirs than turning up to parliament'
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The memoir is set to hit the shelves on August 14.
Ms Sturgeon has rarely attended Holyrood since stepping down as SNP leader in March 2023.
But she will appear on the campaign trail for the Hamilton by-election today.
Tory MSP Annie Wells said yesterday: 'Nicola Sturgeon has become a part-time MSP.
'It will stick in the throats of constituents that she continues to coin it in for work away from Holyrood when they face huge challenges.
"She has been more interested in writing her memoirs and touring the festival circuit than turning up to parliament.'
Ms Sturgeon will receive a total of £300,000 from publishers Pan Macmillan for Frankly, which is out in August.
It will stick in the throats of constituents that she continues to coin it in for work away from Holyrood when they face huge challenges
Tory MSP Annie Wells
Records show her personal company was paid the second, five-figure sum.
Her spokeswoman said: 'Nicola continues to be an active MSP, holding surgeries, meeting with constituents, and engaging widely.'
The memoir is set to hit the shelves on August 14.
In a video shared on Instagram, Sturgeon opened up about her upcoming book and revealed she's 'poured her heart' into the memoir.
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It promises to lift the lid on her personal journey and political career.
She said: 'Hi, I have some news today that I am thrilled to share with you. The cover and title of my memoir, which will be published on 14 August.
'I have poured my heart into this book. It tells the story of my personal journey. It recounts the extraordinary events that I have been privileged to live and to lead through.
She has been more interested in writing her memoirs and touring the festival circuit than turning up to parliament
Tory MSP Annie Wells
'It takes you behind the scenes of the incredible experiences I've had along the way and my interactions with some colourful characters.
'The title sums up what the book is - open, honest, candid about my mistakes and my heartbreaks as well as my triumphs and achievements.
'So here it is, Frankly. I can't wait for you to read it, and it's available for pre-order now.'
Ms Sturgeon previously said: "I think it's a very candid book. People will judge it on its merits. And no doubt people will have things to say about it. But it's candid.
"I have, I hope, been very open about the things I'm proud of or have done right, and also the things that I don't think I did as well as I might have done."
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