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In the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s surprise resignation, it cannot be overlooked that she became leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after it had suffered a double blow. The party had failed to achieve its cherished goal of independence in 2014, and lost its (then) best asset, Alex Salmond.

Nicola Sturgeon made the big announcement on Wednesday morning.

So-called devo max, offering much more autonomy, had real possibilities. It’s probably the SNP’s best option even now, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The New Zealand PM cited burnout, while Sturgeon blamed the "brutality" of public life.

Any prospect of Scotland breaking away from the United Kingdom used to have momentous implications for U.K. markets. Nowadays, not so much.

SNP leader staying on until replacement elected

The party’s ruling body will meet on Thursday night to discuss a timetable for the contest.

FORGIVE me, politics-watchers of the capital, but you’ve been getting Nicola Sturgeon wrong for years.

Line of Duty's Martin Compston has said he will 'miss' Nicola Sturgeon with the First Minister of Scotland confirming her resignation only yesterday with many reacting to the news online.