Nicola Sturgeon to stay in parliament after FM resignation

By Lewis Anderson

Sports journalist

Published 15th Feb 2023, 10:52 GMT

Updated 15th Feb 2023, 15:59 GMT

The Scottish National Party leader made the announcement at a news conference in Edinburgh.

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland’s first minister after more than eight years in the role.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday confirmed her surprise resignation, announcing an election would take place to replace her as Scottish National Party leader (Photo by JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday confirmed her surprise resignation, announcing an election would take place to replace her as Scottish National Party leader (Photo by JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images

placeholder image — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday confirmed her surprise resignation, announcing an election would take place to replace her as Scottish National Party leader (Photo by JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) | POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader made the announcement at an 11am press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh this morning.

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