The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

Council tax will rise, new charges will be introduced and some services cut as the SNP grappled with a £49m funding shortfall.

In the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation, it cannot be overlooked that she became leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after it had suffered a double blow. The party had failed to achieve its cherished goal of independence in 2014, and lost its (then) best asset, Alex Salmond.

SNP scraps conference on first minister’s proposal to use next general election as ‘de facto referendum’

Nicola Sturgeon made the big announcement on Wednesday morning.

Legislation will also ban conversion therapy, introduce menstrual leave and ease abortion limits

The controversial budget includes a 5% rise in council tax, a number of cost-cutting measures, a hike in fines and more. It was put forward to plug a £49m hole in finances.

The First Minister’s resignation leaves a gap in Scottish politics.

TIPS are flying in for who might be the next first minister of Scotland following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon.

The first minister’s record wasn’t perfect, but her resignation speech made me rueful for what might have been, says journalist Dani Garavelli

ON Wednesday night, Andy Murray caught the attention of Nicola Sturgeon when he suggested he could be eyeing up her job.

Kaye Adams was joined by Kelle Bryan, Jane Moore and Linda Robson in the ITV studio, who shared their thoughts on the decision to release the fresh information.