Nicola Sturgeon, , First Minister of Scotland, , to Resign.<br />Nicola Sturgeon, , First Minister of Scotland, , to Resign.<br />CBS News reports that Sturgeon made the announcement on Feb. 15 from her official residence in Edinburgh, Bute House.<br />Sturgeon has served as First Minister <br />of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish <br />National Party for eight years.<br />She is the first woman to <br />ever hold those positions.<br />In making her announcement, <br />Sturgeon said that part of being in <br />politics is knowing when to step down.<br />I have believed that part of serving well would be to know – almost instinctively – when the time is right to make way <br />for someone else, Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, via statement.<br />In my head and my heart, I know that time is now. That it is right for me, for my party, and for the country, Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, via statement.<br />And so today, I am announcing my intention to step down as First Minister and leader of my party, Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, via statement.<br />Recently, Sturgeon has been criticized for supporting the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in the U.K.<br />The bill would allow Scots 16 and older to change their gender identity on documents without needing a medical diagnosis.<br />The British government blocked the law, which Sturgeon called a "profound mistake" and threatened to take legal action.<br />She has also pushed for <br />Scottish independence from the U.K.<br />She has also pushed for <br />Scottish independence from the U.K.<br />Sturgeon will remain in office <br />until her successor is elected
