Isabel Hardman Isabel Hardman

How Nicola Sturgeon views her own legacy

Nicola Sturgeon making her resignation speech (Credit: Getty images)

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed her ‘intention’ to resign as First Minister, staying in office until her successor is elected. She said she had been wrestling with the decision for ‘some weeks’. 

Sturgeon sounded emotional as she opened by saying First Minister was ‘the best job in the world’ and a privilege that had ‘sustained’ her.

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