Nicola Sturgeon is to stand down as Scotland’s First Minister after eight years in the role, according to reports.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader is expected to make the announcement in a news conference in Edinburgh at 11am.
The BBC reported a source close to Ms Sturgeon saying: “She’s had enough.”
Ms Sturgeon has been the country’s longest-serving First Minister after taking over from Alex Salmond in November 2014 following Scotland voting to remain a member of the Union in the independence referendum.
As the key figure pushing for another referendum, her resignation could be seen as a huge blow to the Scottish independence movement.
