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Nicola Sturgeon talks to Francine Stock

Frankly: The Future for Scotland

Hay Festival 2026, 

A candid conversation about a high-profile career played out in the glare of the public gaze. Scotland’s former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon talks to journalist, Francine Stock, about what she’s proud of and what she regrets. Together they look back on her life, from her working-class roots in Ayrshire to becoming the most significant figure in Scottish politics. As well as an insider’s view of some of the key political moments of the recent past, Sturgeon talks about the private battles she’s faced behind closed doors. An honest and insightful conversation.