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Former first minister of Scotland surprisingly stepped down as leader of the SNP in February

Sun Apr 2 2023 - 08:11

Former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said the need to seek more privacy in the wake of internet rumours was “part of the reason” for her resignation. Ms Sturgeon surprisingly resigned as leader of the SNP in February, citing the funeral of independence activist Allan Angus as the moment that cemented her decision.

But the former leader has told a new BBC Scotland podcast that online gossip about her had been “part of the reason” behind the decision. She said: “I’m not naive, I’m not of the view that I will step down one day and be completely anonymous the next day, I understand the realities of what I have done and I’ll still be in parliament, but I want to have a bit more privacy.

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