Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell Divorce After 15 Years

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell, once Scotland's powerful political couple, have announced the end of their 14-year marriage, which coincided with their dramatic resignations from their respective roles in March 2023. Sturgeon served as First Minister for nearly a decade, while Murrell was the chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) for over 20 years, helping to secure multiple election victories. Their relationship began in 1988, and they married in 2010, but their partnership faced scrutiny, particularly after the fallout from the Alex Salmond sexual harassment case, which exposed tensions within the party. Critics had long questioned the appropriateness of a married couple holding the top positions in the party, and Salmond himself had previously suggested Murrell resign after Sturgeon became the leader in 2014. The couple's political influence and the subsequent decline of the SNP raise questions about the future of Scottish nationalism. Their separation marks the end of an era in Scottish politics, with both figures now navigating their individual paths amid party turmoil.