Nicola Sturgeon dubbed ‘finest public servant’ of devolution age

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar wish Nicola and her family well for the future following her shock announcement this morning.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she has announced that she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland after eight years. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Nicola Sturgeon was dubbed the “finest public servant” of the devolution age by one of her party’s MPs following news she will resign.

British prime minister Rishi Sunak has thanked Nicola Sturgeon “for her long-standing service”, adding on Twitter: “We will continue to work closely with the @scotgov on our joint efforts to deliver for people across Scotland.”