Nicola Sturgeon faces fortnight of criticism over gender recognition bill

Critics claim her career is ‘over,’ while trans Scots worry about sensationalised coverage after trans rapist put in women’s prison

Few can be anticipating Holyrood’s recess next week as keenly as Nicola Sturgeon.

She has endured a fortnight of relentless and increasingly personal criticism, punishing headlines and lacklustre polling. Meanwhile, her critics in the media have declared her career is “over”.