Lanarkshire councillor calls for fresh start in Scottish politics after Nicola Sturgeon steps down

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A Lanarkshire councillor has called for Scottish independence to be put on the "back burner" once Nicola Sturgeon stands down.Robert Brown, the group leader of the Liberal Democrats at South Lanarkshire Council, has long been a critic of the SNP's drive for independence and of their focus on centralising some aspects of Scottish life.Ms Sturgeon announced on February 16 that she was to leave her role as First Minister, starting a leadership contest for the role.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android However Cllr Brown, who represents Rutherglen South and is a former MSP, has called for the next First Minister to re-set their party's priorities.

He told Lanarkshire Live: "I know Nicola Sturgeon from my time in the Scottish Parliament and, on a personal level, wish her well as she steps down from the demanding position of First Minister."There are immense pressures on political leaders and she has had a long stint in the front line.

But we can’t have yet another decade dominated by zealous demands for independence."That should have stopped after the “once in a generation” decision in 2014.