Nicola Sturgeon Paid £25,000 for ITV Punditry

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon received £25,000 for her appearance as a pundit on ITV's General Election results show, a payment made to her company, Nicola Sturgeon Limited. This has led to accusations of hypocrisy given her past criticism of a Tory leader for accepting a smaller pundit fee, and claims that she has avoided higher personal income tax rates. Sturgeon also reported additional expenses of over £3,000 for travel and accommodation related to the appearance. Her comments during the broadcast drew ire from some within the SNP as she criticized the party's election strategy after a significant loss of seats. The payment and her subsequent remarks have sparked outrage, suggesting a disconnect between her current actions and her previous political stances. Sturgeon’s financial dealings have come under scrutiny, especially following her arrest related to the SNP's funding investigation last year.