Sturgeon given standing ovation after final Holyrood speech as First Minister

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber at Holyrood after her final First Minster’s Questions (Jane Barlow/PA)

Nicola Sturgeon was given a standing ovation as she made her last speech at Holyrood as First Minister, saying holding the post for the last eight years “truly has been the privilege of my lifetime”.

In a statement made at the end of First Minister’s Questions, Ms Sturgeon thanked Scots for “placing your trust in me”.