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Nicola Sturgeon Speaks Out on Wild Rumors of an Affair with French Diplomat

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Nicola Sturgeon, the former Scottish First Minister, has addressed rumors of an intimate relationship with French diplomat Catherine Colonna. In her new memoir, 'Frankly', Sturgeon rejects the gossip, which began circulating on social media in late 2019, and discusses how it affected her personal life. Despite the rumors, Sturgeon and Colonna were seen together on several occasions, including at the Cop27 in Egypt in November 2022. The former First Minister, who has been in long-term relationships with men for over thirty years, emphasizes that sexuality is not binary and that sexual relationships should be private matters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out about rumors of an affair with French diplomat Catherine Colonna, which began circulating on social media in late 2019.
  • Sturgeon rejects the gossip, stating that she has been in long-term relationships with men for over thirty years and emphasizes that sexuality is not binary.
  • The rumors affected Sturgeon's personal life, with family and friends being asked about the alleged affair.
  • Sturgeon and Colonna met in person after lockdown and reportedly laughed about the rumors.
  • Sturgeon has been seen with Colonna on multiple occasions, including at the Cop27 in Egypt in November 2022.
  • Sturgeon was arrested and questioned by police in June 2023 as part of Operation Branchform, investigating the SNP's finances.
  • Sturgeon was informed in March 2024 that she would face no further action by police and was no longer a suspect.

Statistics:

  • 2019: Rumors of an affair between Sturgeon and Colonna began circulating on social media.
  • 2020: The gossip continued to spread, affecting Sturgeon's personal life.
  • November 2022: Sturgeon and Colonna were seen together at the Cop27 in Egypt.
  • June 2023: Sturgeon was arrested and questioned by police as part of Operation Branchform.
  • March 2024: Sturgeon was informed that she would face no further action by police and was no longer a suspect.
  • April 2024: Sturgeon's husband, Peter Murrell, was charged with embezzlement.

Sources:

  • The Times, Nicola Sturgeon's memoir 'Frankly'
  • The Telegraph, Nicola Sturgeon's memoir 'Frankly'

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