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Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she would be resigning as first minister of Scotland.
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A Holyrood Ending

Jess Elgot, deputy political editor at The Guardian, joined us to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's exit.

Who had “Nicola Sturgeon quits” on their 2023 bingo card? Not us. We look at the pressures behind the First Minister’s resignation and what her departure means for Scottish independence. Plus, as Yvette Cooper tells the IfG that the Government has “broken the justice system” we ask what a Labour government could do about it. And Keir Starmer closes the door on Jeremy Corbyn. Our special guest is Jess Elgot, Deputy Political Editor at The Guardian.

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People featured in this episode

Topic
Devolution Public services
Keywords
Scottish independence Criminal justice
Political party
Scottish National Party Labour
Position
First minister of Scotland Leader of the opposition
Department
Home Office
Devolved administration
Scottish government
Legislature
Scottish parliament
Public figures
Nicola Sturgeon Keir Starmer
Publisher
Institute for Government

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