Nicola Sturgeon has announced today (February 15) she will be standing down in her role as First Minister of Scotland, in what she states is the "right timing" to make the decision.
The 52-year-old politician was the first woman to take up the position as First Minister of Scotland, and has remained in the top job for eight years.
During a statement made at Edinburgh's Bute House, Sturgeon thanked the people of Scotland for supporting her over the years, and said she feels this is the "correct timing" to step down from leadership.
