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Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions

Sturgeon the master communicator was close to tears - but still faces more questions
BBC Politics Sunday 31 May 2026, 14:34 UTC 1 min read
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The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

The former Scottish first minister’s security in her own power and authority seems to have gone, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Scottish (ORG) Laura Kuenssberg (PERSON)
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