Lorraine Kelly has praised Nicola Sturgeon as a "brilliant politician" as she announced her resignation as the First Minster of Scotland.
The FM stepped down after eight years in the role and at a press conference this morning (Wednesday) she explained the "brutality" of modern politics had taken its toll. She added that she believed since first taking on the role in 2014 and following the Independence Referendum defeat that "part of serving well" is to know when the time is right to stand down.
Speaking at Bute House in Edinburgh, Sturgeon said: "In my head and in my heart I know that time is now, that it is right for me, for my party and for the country. And so today I am announcing my intention to step down as First Minister and leader of my party."
