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In which year did Nicola Sturgeon withdraw from the SNP leadership contest in favor of Alex Salmond?

  • 2004

  • 2002

  • 2006

  • 2008

Answer

In 2004, Nicola Sturgeon announced her candidacy for the leadership of the SNP but later withdrew from the contest to support Alex Salmond. She then stood as depute leader on a joint ticket with Salmond, and both were elected.
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