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Politics · February 15, 2023

Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, resigns amid her trailblazing advocacy for the LGBT community

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation. Sturgeon was a prominent supporter of LGBT rights and oversaw the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Her legacy in this area will continue to inspire progress towards equality and acceptance. #NicolaSturgeon #LGBTrights #Scotland #GenderRecognitionReform #conversiontherapy #transphobia

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