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JK Rowling reignites row with Nicola Sturgeon

JK Rowling reignites row with Nicola Sturgeon in foul-mouthed ‘review’ of her memoir
JK Rowling has reignited her feud with Nicola Sturgeon as she blasted her new autobiography in a ‘review’ posted on social media. The author and gender critical activist posted a picture of scribbled-on pages of ‘ Frankly ’, which was released this week, on X in a continuation of their long-standing clash over the issue of transgender rights.
JK Rowling rips into Nicola Sturgeon's memoir in brutal foul mouthed review
JK Rowling has ripped into Nicola Sturgeon's memoir, branding her “flat out Trumpian” in the trans rights debate. The Harry Potter author has released a scathing review of Nicola Sturgeon's new book 'Frankly', calling her a 'f***kwit', and saying that she has "caused real, lasting harm" in the trans debate.
‘Toxic’: Nicola Sturgeon in bitter feud with JK Rowling over gender reform debate
Sky News host Danica De Giorgio discusses former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon claiming JK Rowling created “toxic” climates around the gender reform debate.
JK Rowling responds after Nicola Sturgeon reflects on trans rights backlash
JK Rowling has responded after Nicola Sturgeon reflected on the abuse she received over trans rights while in office. Sturgeon said the author’s “incendiary” comments about trans people had made it “impossible” to “illuminate the issues at the heart [of the debate]”.

Frankly — Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir of Scottish politics vs personal life

Scotland’s first female leader was one of its most popular politicians, yet her independence policy also made her one of the most polarising ...
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Nicola Sturgeon’s Frankly memoir is an act of vanity which leaves too much unanswered

Nicola Sturgeon’s Frankly memoir is an act of vanity which leaves too much unanswered - BOOK REVIEW: From her midlife ...

Nicola Sturgeon's memoir: making the personal political

Former Scottish first minister attempts to set record straight in 'Frankly' but does she leave more questions than answers?

Nicola Sturgeon admits she ‘doesn’t really enjoy’ political memoirs

At her Frankly book launch in Glasgow, Nicola Sturgeon said she “doesn’t enjoy political memoirs” and branded Boris Johnson’s ...

Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon: The secret to happiness? It’s not politics

Frankly is Nicola Sturgeon’s bid to “reveal the person behind the politician”. As she puts it, “The seemingly confident, combative woman who dominated Scottish politics for more than a decade, ...
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Nicola Sturgeon's memoir hits shelves across UK

Publisher Pan Macmillan picked up the UK rights to Sturgeon’s book in a hotly contested auction in 2023. The company ...

Nicola Sturgeon says monarchy 'should end soon' at official book launch

NICOLA Sturgeon has said the monarchy should "end quite soon" at the official launch of her new autobiography, Frankly.

Nicola Sturgeon on Leo Varadker’s shyness, Enda Kenny’s charm and Martin McGuinness’s bear hugs

Yet Nicola Sturgeon, former first minister of Scotland and once the most powerful woman in UK politics, is cool as a breeze ...

Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon review - 'therapy in action'

When it comes to her legacy, the former first minister’s memoir will be far from the final word ...
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Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly published early, backed by 'landmark campaign'

Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir Frankly (Pan Macmillan) was published earlier than expected, accompanied by a “landmark” marketing ...

Rapists should ‘probably forfeit’ right to self-identify as women, says Sturgeon

Rapists like Isla Bryson should “probably forfeit” the right to self-identify as women, Nicola Sturgeon has conceded, despite ...