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Ignore the anti-Sturgeon brigade - she's one of the goodies

Nicola Sturgeon (Image: Sky News) When a politician lasts a long time in their role as MP or government minister, it's hard to ignore their legacy. Their belief systems, presence and politics tend to stand the test of time. Whether this is a 'good' thing or not, I'll leave that for you to decide. Whether they're 'good' politicians or not, again, people will have their own opinions. For example, when Nigel Lawson  passed away earlier this month, while many looked back at his time as UK Chancellor between 1983 and 1989 with some disdain, it's hard to deny his longevity at arguably one of the country's toughest jobs - and his form of Conservatism is still very much alive to this day. Of course, he never pleased everyone, and many corners of British society still haven't quite recovered from his, or then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's, policies. The Iron Lady could have still gone through a handful of chancellors instead of sticking with La