Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, to Resign

Nicola Sturgeon, , First Minister of Scotland, , to Resign.

Nicola Sturgeon, , First Minister of Scotland, , to Resign.

CBS News reports that Sturgeon made the announcement on Feb.

15 from her official residence in Edinburgh, Bute House.

Sturgeon has served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party for eight years.

She is the first woman to ever hold those positions.

In making her announcement, Sturgeon said that part of being in politics is knowing when to step down.

I have believed that part of serving well would be to know – almost instinctively – when the time is right to make way for someone else, Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland, via statement.

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.

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.

Recently, Sturgeon has been criticized for supporting the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in the U.K. The bill would allow Scots 16 and older to change their gender identity on documents without needing a medical diagnosis.

The British government blocked the law, which Sturgeon called a "profound mistake" and threatened to take legal action.

She has also pushed for Scottish independence from the U.K. She has also pushed for Scottish independence from the U.K. Sturgeon will remain in office until her successor is elected