Gillian seemed to back her famous sibling's decision
Nicola Sturgeon's sister Gillian has posted an emotional picture after the First Minister's shock resignation earlier today.
Gillian seemed confident- with her sister's decision and replied: "She has to put herself first now."She said: "Thanks all. Getting a wee surprise visit from her later for a massive hug." She said: "I am proud to stand here as the first female and longest serving incumbent of this office and I am very proud of what has been achieved in the years I’ve been blessed to do this.
"And when that time came, to have the courage to do so, even if to many across the country and in my party, might feel it too soon.
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