Scottish first minister announces resignation

Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation as First Minister of Scotland on Wednesday following months of controversy over a law that makes it simpler for people to change their gender on official documents. At her official residence, Sturgeon said she was privileged "beyond measure" to undertake the role but admitted the time was right to resign.

Sturgeon, who has led the country's devolved government and the Scottish National Party for eight years, has faced months of controversy over a law that makes it simpler for people to change their gender on official documents.