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Former Advisor Calls for Silence | Glasgow News
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A former top advisor to Nicola Sturgeon, Kate Higgins, has called out Sturgeon, J.K. Rowling, and MP Joanna Cherry for their toxic summer feud, branding it “tedious” and warning it risks normalizing mistreatment of women. Higgins urged them all to take a “period of dignified silence,” arguing the drama is fueled by ego and media attention rather than principled debate. She criticized Sturgeon for using inflammatory language against Cherry’s book and questioned how that aligns with her past messaging about empowering girls. Higgins also highlighted the SNP’s struggles amid the Peter Murrell scandal, saying public bickering hinders recovery. She contrasted their behavior with Margaret Ewing’s dignified leadership during a similar political crisis, calling the current spectacle undignified — especially for Rowling, who inspires many young people. Ultimately, Higgins is demanding these influential figures step back, reflect, and lead with respect.
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