Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear


              Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 15 2023. Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland following months of controversy over a law that makes it simpler for people to change their gender on official documents. Sturgeon led the country's devolved government and the Scottish National Party for eight years. (Jane Barlow/Pool photo via AP)
            
              Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 15 2023. Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland following months of controversy over a law that makes it simpler for people to change their gender on official documents. Sturgeon led the country's devolved government and the Scottish National Party for eight years. (Jane Barlow/Pool photo via AP)
            Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves Bute House after she announced that she will stand down as First Minister for Scotland, in Edinburgh, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign. Sturgeon, who has led the country's devolved government and the Scottish National Party for eight years told a news conference Wednesday at her official residence, Bute House in Edinburgh, that part of serving in politics is knowing when it is time to make way for someone else. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)
Sturgeon’s exit leaves Scottish independence path unclear