Nicola Sturgeon has stunned the political world by dramatically quitting as Scottish First Minister.
Since taking over from Alex Salmond in 2014 she has been a formidable force and become one of the most-recognised - and divisive - figures in UK politics.
This morning she claimed that Scotland was closer to independence now than it was when she was appointed, and said she would be cheering her successor when it finally comes to fruition.
