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Scottish First Minister Announces Shock Resignation

‘REALLY HARD FOR ME’

“I am not expecting violins here, but I am a human being as well as a politician.”

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland, February 15, 2023.
Jane Barlow/Reuters
Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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