Nicola Sturgeon is to step down as Scotland’s First Minister in a shock announcement today, it is claimed.
The BBC reports she will step down at a hastily-convened press conference in Edinburgh – with a source telling the broadcaster: “She’s had enough.”
Ms Sturgeon, who has held the post since November 2014, has seen her popularity plummet, with a poll this week finding 42% of voters thought she should stand down now.
It is unclear who will take over, or whether she will step down immediately.
Earlier this week the SNP signalled it planned to stick by its leader, with a party spokesperson telling the Daily Record: “Poll after poll consistently shows Nicola Sturgeon is the most popular leader of any political party in Scotland – by a very long way – and this poll is no different.
“Polls also clearly show people across Scotland have no confidence in the Tory Party or their leadership – whether it be the unelected Tory Prime Minister Rishi Sunak or his lackey, Douglas Ross.”
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