Jenni Murray wrote a book about the 20 greatest British women. For a caveman like myself it was an interesting read I knew some of the names but many I didn't and they had real achievements so I should have.

I disagreed with Jenni on 2 names. One was an obscure painter whose claim to fame was she was sister of a more famous male painter.

The other name was Nicola Sturgeon I disagreed because it is never a good idea to assess a politicians career whilst they are in power. Tony Blair in 1997 could walk on water and is now hated.

I felt at the time that if Wee Jimmy got independence for the Scots then yes she deserved to be in the book but it was too soon to say.

I realise I am making a judgement the day after she has resigned but my gut feel is that she will be remembered as a good politicians but not a great one, leaving aside the fact I detest her and her politics.

One more point

That is an interesting article -good point about the oil/green conundrum.
My wife is a civil servant and speaks very highly of Nicola Sturgeon on a personal level, says she always takes the time to thank people for their work and is very personable. The only other person she's come into contact with who's been at the same level of thoughtfulness was Cherie Blair in a previous job who she says is very good at talking to people; remembers names and personal details, etc.

Only repeating what I was told about how they've treated people who've worked for them rather than the work they do.

When Theresa May resigned as Prime Minister, the SNP in Westminster called upon the government to call a General Election.

When Boris Johnson resigned as Prime Minister, the SNP in Westminster called upon the government to call a General Election.

When Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister, the SNP in Westminster called upon the government to call a General Election.

Now that Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as First Minister, I assume that the SNP will now call a Scottish General Election (or whatever they call elections up there).

Edited by YT (16 Feb 2023 4.04pm)

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

I am just so happy that this purile square headed woodentop has finally gone. Who ever comes next, be it the Wee Free woman, the Muslim man or the other one who is making no effort so far has got to be better than her. I suspect Sturgeon will ultimately end up in court being charged with crimes against Scotland.

she was very popular at the local University 'Department of Women's studies'

Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford