Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon is reportedly planning a surprise exit from office. The 52-year-old wants to resign after more than eight years as both party leader and “First Minister”, British media reports unanimously, citing government sources. She wanted to comment on further details at a press conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday. It’s still unclear when Sturgeon will step down. The 52-year-old is a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and has been Prime Minister since 2014.
Sturgeon has long sought Scottish independence from the UK. After a majority of Scots voted to remain in 2014, Sturgeon tried to initiate another vote in the wake of Brexit. Despite rejection by the British government, in June 2022 she presented her plans for a second referendum to be held in October 2023.
However, the Supreme Court in Britain put a stop to Scottish independence aspirations in November. The judges ruled that another Scottish referendum on secession from the UK against the wishes of the British government would not be allowed.
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