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Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Nicola Sturgeon branded ‘part-time MSP' after landing more than £76.5k book deal
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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'. 3 Nicola Sturgeon has been branded a 'part-time MSP' Credit: Alamy 3 Tory MSP Annie Wells said she is 'more interested in writing her memoirs than turning up to parliament' Credit: Getty 3 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. Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after being cleared over SNP finance probe 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."
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Nicola Sturgeon lands more than £76K in SECOND book payment with two more fees still to come
More details about the ex-FM's company can be found below WRITE GOOD DEAL Nicola Sturgeon lands more than £76K in SECOND book payment with two more fees still to come Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICOLA Sturgeon has pocketed another £76,500 for her upcoming book through her personal company, Holyrood records show. The former first minister, whose memoir 'Frankly' is due out in August, declared the second of four payments to the Scottish Parliament. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Sign up 3 Nicola Sturgeon has featured at literary events Credit: PA 3 The memoir is due out in August Credit: SUPPLIED Her register of interests states: "On 21 March 2025 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £76,500 made via my literary agent, DHA. This represents the second of four instalments of a book advance from Pan Macmillan of £75,000 (plus VAT and minus agent commission)." She has promised her book, titled 'Frankly', will be open and honest about her time as First Minister and her fall-out with her former ally, Alex Salmond. Find out what's really going on Register now for our free weekly politics newsletter for an insightful and irreverent look at the (sometimes excruciating) world of Scottish Politics. Every Thursday our hotshot politics team goes behind the headlines to bring you a rundown of key events - plus insights and gossip from the corridors of power, including a 'Plonker' and 'Star' of the Week. Sign up now and make sure you don't miss a beat. The politicians would hate that. SIGN UP FOR FREE NOW Holyrood records also show the ex-SNP leader was paid another £600 for a book review for the New Statesman magazine, and declared almost £680 in travel and accommodation paid for by her company. Last year, Ms Sturgeon received £25,000 from broadcasters ITN after she appeared on ITV's general election results show. Scottish Tory MSP for Glasgow, Annie Wells, blasted the cash and said Ms Sturgeon had become a "part-time MSP". She said: "This confirms that since resigning as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has become a part-time MSP rather than properly representing Glasgow Southside. 'It will stick in the throat of Nicola Sturgeon's constituents that she is continuing to coin it in for her work away from Holyrood at a time when they are facing huge challenges. 'Since leaving Bute House it is clear the former First Minister has been more interested in writing her memoirs and touring the festival circuit, rather than turning up to Parliament. 'Nicola Sturgeon should be upfront about where her priorities lie given she doesn't seem interested in raising issues facing Glasgow Southside anymore.
Spectator
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Spectator
Sturgeon earns more from second jobs than her MSP role
To the SNP's Dear Leader, who just can't seem to keep out of the spotlight. Now Scotland's former first minister – who is still a sitting MSP – has been accused of prioritising herself over her constituents after her declared extra earnings reveal she is earning more from her second jobs than her role as a parliamentarian. Alright for some! Alongside her £74,000 a year MSP salary, it transpires that Sturgeon has declared almost £200,000 of additional earnings since resigning from the top job as FM in 2023. Alongside her day job, the Glasgow politician has received yet another bumper sum of £76,500 for her upcoming memoir, Frankly, which is already available to pre-order. It comes on top of an initial book advance of £75,000 from publishers Pan Macmillan, as the second in a series of four instalments for her writing. More than that, however, the former SNP leader banked a staggering sum of £25,000 for her punditry on ITV during the general election – where she ruffled nationalist feathers by referring to the SNP as 'they'.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Nicola Sturgeon receives £76,500 book advance as outcome income since leaving office soars
The former First Minister has declared nearly £200,000 in fees and book advances in the two years since quitting as FM. Nicola Sturgeon has received another £76,500 for her eagerly awaited memoirs which will be published in August. The former First Minister has declared nearly £200,000 in outside earnings since standing down from the Bute House role. Sturgeon's book, Frankly, is expected to lift the lid on her nine years as Scotland's leader and the breakdown of her friendship with the late Alex Salmond. According to her Holyrood register of interest, she received £75,000 in 2023 from publishers Pan Macmillan for the first of four instalments of a book advance. Other income, including a recent £76,500 second book payment made via her literary agent and fees for book reviews, was paid to her personal company. Nicola Sturgeon Ltd also received £25,000 from broadcaster ITN after the former SNP leader appeared on a general election night results show. To coincide with publication of her book, fans of Sturgeon are being charged £75 to attend a 'meet and greet' with her later this year ahead of an interview in Edinburgh. The fee is on top of ticket prices for the event at the 2200 capacity Usher Hall which stretch to £73.95 including the booking fee. In an Instagram post, she plugged an 'evening with Nicola Sturgeon ' in the Capital in which she would reflect on her career in politics. Sturgeon, who is standing down from Holyrood next year, has been accused of being a part-time MSP since resigning as FM, with critics hitting out at her attendance record. Glasgow Tory MSP Annie Wells said: 'Since resigning as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has become a part-time MSP rather than properly representing Glasgow Southside. 'It will stick in the throats of her constituents that she is continuing to coin it in for her work away from Holyrood at a time when they are facing huge challenges. 'Since leaving Bute House it is clear the former First Minister has been more interested in writing her memoirs and touring the festival circuit than turning up to parliament.' A spokesperson for Sturgeon said: "As opposed to uselessly shouting from the sidelines like the Tories, Nicola is continuing to be an active MSP for the people she represents - as she has done since 1999 - holding regular surgeries, meeting with constituents, and engaging widely.'
Press and Journal
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
Nicola Sturgeon charging over £100 for Aberdeen show tickets and 'meet-and-greet'
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Image: PA. Nicola Sturgeon is charging fans more than £100 to meet her and attend an audience Q&A in Aberdeen. The ex-SNP leader will be at the city's Music Hall on September 7. Basic tickets to attend the show – billed as an Evening with Nicola Sturgeon – range from £33 to £73. But anyone who hopes to 'meet and greet' the ex-first minister before the event needs to pay £75 on top of that. Ms Sturgeon added the Aberdeen date due to high demand for her previously announced show in Edinburgh a month later. The former SNP chief will be 'reflecting on my life in politics' and her time as first minister. The Aberdeen event will come less than a month after Ms Sturgeon's autobiography, entitled Frankly, is released on August 25. Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond. Image: PA. The book promises to explore the bitter fall-out with her mentor and predecessor Alex Salmond, who died last October. Ms Sturgeon served as first minister from 2014 to 2023. She already announced her plans to stand down as an MSP at next year's election. The former first minister's home was raided by police last year as part of their investigation into SNP finances. Nicola Sturgeon's show will be held at Aberdeen Music Hall. Image: Ben Hendry/DCT Media. Her husband Peter Murrell – who she has now separated from – was arrested and later charged with embezzlement. Ms Sturgeon was arrested as part of the police probe in 2023, but later released without charge. Outside of parliamentary duties, she banked £25,000 at the Westminster election last July for appearing on ITV as a pundit. Tags
