Lorraine Kelly wishes 'more politicians were human beings' after Nicola Sturgeon's last TV interview as First Minister
27.03.2023 - 09:25
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Lorraine Kelly admitted she wishes "more politicians were human beings" following Nicola Sturgeon's last ever interview as First Minister of Scotland.
The 63-year-old Scots broadcaster opened her show on Monday morning with a live chat with the outgoing FM, ahead of the announcement of her replacement later this afternoon. Sturgeon, 52, was on good form as she told the Glasgow-born telly legend that, while she feels "excited" and "scared" following her decision, she's confident it's the right time for her to step down.
When asked by Lorraine how she was feeling, Sturgeon told her it was bittersweet and she was feeling emotional: She said: "I'm feeling a mix of emotions. I've learned over the last few days it's possible to have all sorts of contradictory feelings simultaneously.
"I know this is the right decision. I don't regret this decision. I know this is the right time for me to step away and embark on the next phase of life."
She added: "I'm also feeling a bit emotional, a bit sad. I'm going to miss the job. More than anything I'm going to miss the people I've worked with over these past few years who have literally kept me going every single day. A bit of a swirl of emotions this morning."
Asking Sturgeon what her next steps are following her resignation as First Minster, Lorraine noted that her husband Peter Murrell had also resigned. "Is it going to be a little reset for both of you? As well as yourself?" The Scots host asked.
"I think it's going to be a reset of my entire life," Sturgeon quipped. "I've been doing frontline politics for almost all of my adult life. I don't really know anything else. I'm going to have to take a bit of time to adapt and transition to find a different balance to life.
"I expect there will
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