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Status confirmed — 28 May 2026 — 7 documented events

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DEPARTURE 15 February 2023

Resignation announced after eight years as First Minister

After eight years in office, Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation as both First Minister and SNP leader, stating that "not endless" was her answer to the question of how long she intended to serve.

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On record

“Independence is not an end in itself, but a means to a better Scotland.”

First Minister Speech, 2015 2015

“I have given everything to this job. Heart, mind and soul.”

Resignation Statement, 2023 2023

“The SNP is the party of government, and we intend to remain so.”

SNP Conference, 2019 2019

“Scotland's future should be in Scotland's hands.”

IndyRef2 Campaign, 2017 2017

“I believe Scotland can and should be an independent country.”

First Minister Address, 2014 2014

From the record

INVESTIGATION 27 June 2023

Nicola Sturgeon herself arrested and questioned over SNP finances

Sturgeon is arrested and questioned by Police Scotland as part of Operation Branchform. She is released without charge. She maintains her innocence throughout.

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INVESTIGATION 11 June 2023

Husband Peter Murrell arrested as part of SNP finances investigation

Police Scotland arrest Peter Murrell, former SNP Chief Executive and Sturgeon's husband, in connection with Operation Branchform — an investigation into SNP party finances. He is released without charge pending further investigation.

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RESIGNATION 15 February 2023

Resignation announced after eight years as First Minister

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Resignation announced after eight years as First Minister

From the record

Nicola Sturgeon herself arrested and questioned over SNP finances

Husband Peter Murrell arrested as part of SNP finances investigation

Resignation announced after eight years as First Minister

Soundtrack to Scottish Decline