Nicola Sturgeon will stand down as First Minister of Scotland after eight years, the BBC has reported.The First Minister will speak at a hastily-arranged press conference from her residence at Bute House in Edinburgh at 11am.It is not yet clear if she will stand down immediately, or continue in the role until a new SNP leader is elected.

Nicola Sturgeon will stand down as First Minister of Scotland after eight years, the BBC has reported.The First Minister will speak at a hastily-arranged press conference from her residence at Bute House in Edinburgh at 11am.It is not yet clear if she will stand down immediately, or continue in the role until a new SNP leader is elected.