Nicola Sturgeon is standing down as First Minister and SNP leader after joining the Scottish National Party at the age of 16.
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The First Minister was also a key figure following the death of the Queen in Scotland in 2022, with many of the initial ceremonies held in Edinburgh.
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The coronavirus pandemic saw Ms Sturgeon lead daily briefings to update the Scottish population on restrictions and death figures.
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