Gair Rhydd
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21st February 2023
Nicola Sturgeon announces her Resignation
Nicola Sturgeon announced her intention to resign last week with the statement: “In my head and my heart, I know that time is now. That it is right for me, for my party and for the country. And so today I am announcing my intention to step down as first minister and leader of my party.” The resignation occurred in the middle of recess – a shock to many, including reporters, some of whom reporting on their holidays.
Sturgeon, Scottish First Minister since 2014, made the announcement on the 15th