‘I want my independence’: what the papers say about Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation

Newspapers react to the sudden departure of Scotland's first minister and what it means for the SNP and the UK

Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation as Scotland's first minister fills newspaper front pages, along with what the move may mean for the future of Scottish independence.

Scotland's Daily Record splashes with I want my independence" alongside a picture of a smiling Sturgeon waving from a window. The paper says the physical and mental impact" of the job was a major factor in her decision.