Sturgeon’s Endorsement Shakes SNP | Glasgow News

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has thrown a political curveball by openly praising the Scottish Greens—and warning that if they hadn’t stayed out of local races, the SNP’s election results might look even worse. Her comments, made while she was once in a power-sharing deal with the Greens, signal growing tension within the SNP as activists question whether current leader John Swinney can deliver on progressive policies. While some Green activists are wary of Sturgeon’s past actions—including her handling of SNP finances and a police investigation involving her husband—Gillian Mackay acknowledged Sturgeon’s legacy but emphasized she’s not joining the party. Mackay also criticized the SNP for abandoning bold policy stances, especially on fossil fuels. Sturgeon’s endorsement, whether strategic or not, may be unintentionally energizing the Greens—and exposing a leadership vacuum in the SNP ahead of the next election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cd776c087e59342