Nicola Sturgeon resignation: online rumours played a part, says ex-SNP leader

Former Scottish first minister says she needed more privacy and accounts of her life on social media were much more glamorous and exciting' than reality

The former first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has said the need to seek more privacy in the wake of internet rumours was part of the reason" for her resignation.

Sturgeon surprisingly resigned as leader of the Scottish National party in February, citing the funeral of independence activist Allan Angus as the moment that cemented her decision.