How will Nicola Sturgeon be replaced as Scotland's first minister?

18th February 2023

The Institute for government in its recent article lays out the process to get a new leader of the SNP and first minister for Scotland. The two roles are not necessarily connected. The SNP will now elect her successor as party leader, who is then expected to be formally appointed as first minister.

On 15 February, Nicola Sturgeon unexpectedly announced her intention to resign as first minister of Scotland. The Scottish National Party (SNP) will now elect her successor as SNP leader, who is then expected to be formally appointed as first minister following a vote in the Scottish parliament.

Read the full but short very informative article HERE