Entertainment world responds to resignation of Nicola Sturgeon as first minister
nme.comNicola 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.
It felt wonderful to feel genuinely proud of the person leading our country. I wish her all the best for the future and thank her for her everything she has done for Scotland.— stuart braithwaite (@plasmatron) February 15, 2023In a follow-up tweet, the musician said that “misogyny against the 1st minister was treated as normal and acceptable”.
Read more on nme.com