Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that she is stepping down as First Minister of Scotland. She told a press conference that she knew it was the right time to stand down and said she will remain in office until her successor is elected | Read more:
In a shock announcement, the SNP leader told a press conference that she believes it is the right time to stand aside.
"In my head and in my heart I know that time is now. That it's right for me, for my party and my country."She added:"And of course for balance there will be some who, how can I put this, will cope with the news just fine, such is the beauty of democracy. She had recently become embroiled in a row over transgender policies after Scotland passed a Gender Recognition Reform Bill, making it easier for people to change their legal gender, however she told reporters that her decision was not linked to short-term issues.
She took over in the aftermath of the last poll, which saw Scots reject breaking away from the rest of the UK by more than 10 percentage points, and has been doggedly pushing for another vote.Nicola Sturgeon's historic career as First Minister will be remembered for the fight for Scottish independence and tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.
But now, Ms Sturgeon will stand down from the top post without realising her key political ambition - securing Scottish independence.
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