‘I read accounts of my life on social media, and I think, it’s so much more glamorous sounding and so much more exciting'
Nicola Sturgeon has said she “had a laugh” over wild internet rumours about her personal life – but said online conspiracy theories and gossip have played a role in her stepping down.podcast that she was aware of a number of rumours about her marriage and sexuality spread by opponents – adding that online gossip about her is “part of the reason” she is stepping down.
She said: “I read accounts of my life on social media, and I think, it’s so much more glamorous sounding and so much more exciting. I’ve got houses everywhere if you believe social media!” Ms Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell – who was the SNP’s chief executive until last month when he quit after admitting the media were misled about the state of the party’s membership – have been a magnet for conspiracy theories for some time among both foes of the SNP and hardline cyber-nationalists. The scrutiny faced by the couple reached new heights in 2021 when police launched a still-ongoing investigation into the SNP’s finances. The party has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Glasgow leader confident new First Minister will deliver better deal for cityLabour group leader George Redmond had said Nicola Sturgeon presided over £400m of cuts to Glasgow.
Read more »
Under Humza Yousaf the forces that polarised Scotland are weakeningThe idea that break-up is coming is suddenly much harder to sustain. The centrifuge is slowing
Read more »
Nicola Sturgeon admits internet rumours 'part of the reason' she resignedThe former leader has told a new BBC Scotland podcast that online gossip about her had been “part of the reason” behind the decision.
Read more »
Bute House in lockdown as police cordon off street around First Minister's homeWitnesses have suggested that a member of the public threw 'something' into the basement of Bute House.
Read more »
Man 'acting suspiciously' arrested after 'incident' at First Minister's homeCops were called to Charlotte Street at around 7.40pm on Saturday after receiving reports of an allegedly suspicious individual.
Read more »
Nicola Peltz Beckham stuns in micro LBDThe Bates Motel actress relied upon a trusty all-black look for a night out with Brooklyn
Read more »