Nicola’s no Irn Lady

DESPITE being referred to now as ‘that woman’ on Scottish doorsteps, Ms Sturgeon hates being compared with Margaret Thatcher. So was it any wonder that when asked if she had tried the new Irn-Bru, her spokesman replied that the First Minister is ‘not a particular aficionado’ of Scotland’s other national drink? Perish the thought that she might become known as the Irn Lady, too. WHO ate all the pies? Not Tory MSP Jeremy Balfour, who admits to having a freezer full of mince pies left over from the festive season. Apparently the Lothian list member loves them so much that he keeps a stockpile for consumption throughout the year.