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Nicola Sturgeon: Quick Facts

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Born June 19, 1970 (age 56) ā€¢ Irvine ā€¢ Scotland
Political Affiliation Scottish National Party

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Nicola Sturgeon, wearing a purple blazer, speaks with a hand gesture at the Scottish Parliament. A man in a suit, slightly out of focus, sits in the background.
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