Who will replace Nicola Sturgeon? Scottish leadership runners and riders

From trusted deputy first minister John Swinney to Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf, here are the possible names in the hat

Nicola Sturgeon has quit as Scotland's first minister in a shock announcement at a press conference in Edinburgh.

Sturgeon is the longest-serving and first female first minister in history, having clocked up more than eight years in the role. In a 40-minute speech on Wednesday morning, she told journalists If the question is: can I battle on for another few months? Then the answer is yes, of course I can.