The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

The new SNP leader’s in-tray will be packed, from plotting a course to indyref2 to settling the unresolved teachers’ pay dispute.

Murray was swiftly told that politics is ‘harder than you think’

Departing Scottish first minister refuses to be drawn on investigation into SNP’s accounts

Lothian buses have said that all uniformed emergency services personnel will be able to use their services for free as the capital comes together to pay respect to heroic Barry Martin.

Leading two small countries on opposite sides of the planet, Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern have both won widespread respect and admiration for their strong, courageous and determined leadership. They are both women who have smashed through glass ceilings to reach the summit.

Today's budget meeting is expected to see SNP plans pass unopposed, with no alternative options being put forward by other parties.

The FM stepped down after eight years in the role at a press conference on Wednesday as she explained the "brutality" of modern politics had taken its toll.

The Communication Workers Union said 95.9% had voted to continue the strike, with a turnout of 77.3%

Westminster chief and president say conference on outgoing leader’s strategy should be delayed