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SNP leadership race: who’s in the running and what happens next?

Three candidates have met the nominations threshold to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

The Guardian - UK

How Nicola Sturgeon mastered the art of public image and won support for a decade

With Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, the UK has lost an expert in constructing a public image and winning support across political divides. Sturgeon led the Scottish National Party (SNP) to an unprecedented five electoral victories – three in Westminster and two in her home parliament of Holyrood.

The Conversation

Would-be Scottish leader under fire over gay marriage stance

A front-runner to become Scotland’s next leader is fighting to keep her campaign alive amid a backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage

The Independent UK

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After Sturgeon, what remains of Scotland’s independence bid?

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, both below 40, are standing to succeed Sturgeon.

Al Jazeera

Forbes kicks off bid to lead Scotland, would have opposed gay marriage

(This Feb. 20 story has been refiled to correct a typo in paragraph 3)

Reuters

Scotland's health minister Humza Yousaf to run for country's leadership

Scottish Health Minister Humza Yousaf said on Saturday he would run in the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader and first minister.

Reuters

West Lothian SNP councillors say First Minister was 'exemplary'

They've been paying tribute to her following her resignation announcement earlier this week

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Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

Mr Swinney said the decision not to run came after he "thought carefully" about if he should stand and had to be sure what he did was "right for my family, the Scottish National Party and our country".

Daily Record

After Nicola Sturgeon, what's next for Scottish independence?

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.

The Conversation

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's resignation has echoes of Jacinda Ardern's exit

The New Zealand PM cited burnout, while Sturgeon blamed the "brutality" of public life.

Fortune

When did Nicola Sturgeon become First Minister of Scotland?

The Scottish National Party leader drops a huge political bombshell by calling it quits and has ‘no obvious successor’

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as First Minister including work as MSP for Glasgow Southside

The First Minister of Scotland has today (February 15) stepped down from her role, citing that it was the "right timing" to allow someone else to take up her position.

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon praised by West Lothian SNP leader for 'exemplary leadership'

Janet Campbell shares surprise at First Minister's resignation and praises premiership as " head and shoulders" above anyone else who has held the post

Edinburgh Live

Perthshire MSP John Swinney praises First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as she announces resignation

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has resigned saying she feels it is time to allow someone else a chance to lead, prompting the North Perthshire MSP and her deputy John Swinney to praise her time in power.

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WEKU

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon, supporter of independence and trans rights, will resign

Nicola Sturgeon will resign from her first minister post, she announced Wednesday. The move is prompting a new conversations about trans rights, independence and Jacinda Ardern.

Glasgow Live

Nicola Sturgeon resignation decision key points as First Minister leaves post

Nicola Sturgeon is stepping down from her position as First Minister of Scotland, after over eight years as leader of the people - - here is all you need to know from her announcement.

Edinburgh Live

Key points from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation speech as First Minister steps down

The First Minister of Scotland will be stepping down from her position after over eight years leading the people of Scotland - here is all you need to know from her announcement.

Radio France Internationale

Scotland's independence champion Nicola Sturgeon announces shock resignation

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party, has announced her decision to resign after eight years leading the devolved government in Edinburgh.

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Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon ‘to stand down as Scotland’s First Minister’

Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as Scotland’s First Minister after eight years in the role, according to reports.The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader is expected to make the announcement in a news conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday morning.The BBC reported a source close to Ms Sturgeon saying: “She’s had…

The Independent UK

Where to watch Nicola Sturgeon today as she resigns as SNP leader

Scottish National Party leader expected to say she is standing down

The Independent UK

Scotland vows to challenge UK in court over gender law veto

Scotland’s leader says she will take the British government to court over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their gender on official documents

The Independent UK

Flynn makes first appearance as SNP Westminster leader at PMQs

The MP for Aberdeen South was elected to the role on Tuesday after defeating Alison Thewliss to replace Ian Blackford.

The Conversation

Ian Blackford resigns: five times the SNP's leader in Westminster used parliamentary rules to shake things up

Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party’s leader in Westminster, has announced that he is resigning from the post. Having survived two attempts by his own MPs to remove him already this year, there is speculation that he has jumped before being forced out by his colleagues.

Evening Standard

Who is Ian Blackford? Former SNP Westminster leader to stand down at next election

Blackford said on Tuesday he had been “privileged and humbled” to serve as an MP for eight years

The Guardian - UK

Scottish independence activists urge Sturgeon to ‘trust yes movement’

Campaigners support first minister’s ‘de facto referendum’ plan, while MPs and MSPs struggle to unite behind it

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