Nicola Sturgeon quizzed over delay to £50 Winter Heating Payment for Scots

Top Scots politicians have opened up about the toxic levels of sexist abuse that women in public office face in the wake of Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation.

Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as first minister.The leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) made the announcement during a last-minute news conference at Bute House in Edinburgh at 11am GMT yesterday (February 15).Speaking to the press, Sturgeon said it had been a “privilege” to serve as Scotland’s first minister for the past eight years, calling it “the very best job in the world”.She explained that her decision to step down was “not a reaction to short term pressures” but came from “a deeper and longer-term assessment”.Sturgeon is the longest-serving first minister, and the only female to have occupied the role.Writing on Twitter, Mogwai‘s Stuart Braithwaite said he was “devastated” over Sturgeon’s resignation. “It felt wonderful to feel genuinely proud of the person leading our country,” he continued.“I wish her all the best for the future and thank her for her everything she has done for Scotland.”Really devastated about @NicolaSturgeon resigning.

Scotland's top polling expert has said the future success of the independence campaign will depend on who the SNP chooses as its next leader.

Former US president Donald Trump has said the "wonderful people of Scotland are much better off" without Nicola Sturgeon in office.

Nicola Sturgeon has described the environment for women in politics as “harsh and hostile”.

After years of popularity and electoral success, several problems emerged in the last few months of Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as First Minister.

Nicola Sturgeon has ended her silence following a press conference this morning where she announced she would resign as First Minister of Scotland.

Martin Compston has hailed Nicola Sturgeon as "the most capable politician in the UK of the last decade", following her resignation.

Nicola Sturgeon dodged a question on a police investigation into SNP campaign funds at the conclusion of her dramatic press conference today.

Janey Godley has created a hilarious Nicola Sturgeon voiceover in light of the First Minister resigning this morning.

The leader of Falkirk Council has paid tribute to the "incredible achievements" of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned earlier today (Wednesday).

West Lothian's politicians have been reacting to the shock resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this morning.

Nicola Sturgeon's decision to step down as First Minister and SNP leader has stunned the world of Scottish politics.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign as Scottish First Minister after nearly 10 years in the role.

Janey Godley says Nicola Sturgeon has 'earned the rest' as the First Minister is set to resign.

A taxpayer-funded firm set up by Nicola Sturgeon to help children in care splurged £100,000 on SNP-linked lobbyists.

Up to 30,000 people are said to have ­cancelled their SNP membership in response to Nicola Sturgeon’s gender reforms and the ­stalling of independence.

An SNP MSP has attacked Nicola Sturgeon for pushing ahead with a recycling policy that has left Scots businesses living in a "state of fear"

The Scottish Government has shared a new update for more than 415,000 people on a low income who are due to receive a one-off payment for £50 to help with heating bills this winter. The new Winter Heating Payment will be administered by Social Security Scotland and replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Scotland’s largest teaching union has announced it will take "targeted" strike action in the Glasgow constituency of Nicola Sturgeon in a row over pay.