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‘Exemplary’ or ‘malign colossus’: Scots divided as Nicola Sturgeon steps down

Five people share their views on what the first minister has – or has not – achieved

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

Analysis-Scotland's Sturgeon bows out at 'critical moment' for independence fight

With the cause of Scottish independence stalled by a Westminster government veto on a new referendum, nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday offered a new approach to break the deadlock - her resignation as first minister of Scotland.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon resignation: the unanswered questions for Scotland and the SNP she leaves behind

When Jacinda Ardern resigned as New Zealand’s prime minister a few weeks ago, Nicola Sturgeon assured voters she still had plenty left in the tank. Yet apparently, Scotland’s first minister had been thinking about her own future for some time. She said so in her resignation speech on Wednesday, which…

The Conversation · Feb 15, 2023

Labour eyes an opportunity in Scotland as Sturgeon steps down

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the party needs to make ‘significant gains’ in Scotland if it is to form a UK government.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon: Northern Ireland parties react to SNP leader's resignation as First Minister

Nationalists praised her leadership but unionists said it was a warning to those who "pander to the woke agenda"

Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon's key moments and controversies as First Minister dramatically quits

Love her or loathe her, Nicola Sturgeon has become one of the most-recognised figures in UK politics in decades, and has never been afraid to stand up to the government in Westminster

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023

In Pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from party youth activist to Scottish leader

The longest serving – and first female – first minister rose to power unopposed after the ill-fated independence referendum in 2014.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Who is Angus Robertson? The bookies' early favourite to replace Nicola Sturgeon

THE early bookies' favourite to take over from Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s First Minister is Angus Robertson MSP.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023

Alex Salmond claims Nicola Sturgeon exit leaves Scottish independence campaign 'with no clear strategy'

Salmond, who mentored Sturgeon during her early years in the party, warned her exit from frontline politics left Scottish independence with "no clear strategy".

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon replacement odds as First Minister quits - who are the runners and riders

Nicola Sturgeon made the bombshell announcement today that she will resign as Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader after recognising the time had come to step aside from her post

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023