this story is so weird

there are "legal restrictions" on reporting

but the details are rubbish

but no one can report on them!

?

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/5290002/nicola-sturgeon-snp-private-life-rumours-gossip-not-true/

"Gossip about Ms Sturgeon has been circulating for several years in political circles and on social media.

But the claims - which her top aides have been aware of - have intensified in recent months.

The rumours relate to Ms Sturgeon’s private life, but details cannot be disclosed for legal reasons."

Has someone alleged that she must be 'a terrible flirt' or similar?

" "

I don't see anything strange here, the scottish sun has reverted back to full frothing yoon territory.  They sat on the Derek Mackay story for a week until the night before budget for maximum effect.  Reporting on purportedly salacious rumours is entirely on brand.

The 'rumours' that she is apparently so desperate to prevent spreading are being openly discussed on Twitter.

She would be better off just making a full public statement on the matter.