Unlikely SNP candidate slices in - reactions as Sturgeon supports it

As we now know Nicola Sturgeon has stepped down from the SNP.

BREAKING: Nicola Sturgeon to resign as Scottish first minister https://t.co/OidUoZldpp
— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) February 15, 2023

She explained why in a heartfelt speech.

“Giving absolutely everything of yourself to this job is the only way to do it – the country deserves nothing less.”

Nicola Sturgeon has been outlining why she is resigning as First Minister of Scotland.

Follow all the latest – https://t.co/D8X4KjNBAq pic.twitter.com/R8SXghFgdR
— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) February 15, 2023

Neil Oliver was happy about it..obviously

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'She and her SNP have been there for a very long time now and so much damage has been done.'

GB News' Neil Oliver sees the resignation of Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as a 'victory'.@thecoastguy pic.twitter.com/2FpKhykRX7
— GB News (@GBNEWS) February 15, 2023

Smashing new candidate?

Well a lot of people seem to want Mhairi Black to take the job, the Corbyn of Scotland?

Sadly Nicola Sturgeon has resigned.

Mhairi Black would be amazing as the next First Minister of Scotland

Sept 2022 she delivered a brilliant critique about the Tory Government#Mhairi4FirstMinister #MhairiBlack #SNP
pic.twitter.com/kGEuXgq3yQ
— Jerry Hicks (@JerryHicksUnite) February 15, 2023

However, does the next leader needs to be fish related?

Sturgeon took over after Salmond, and is expected to be replaced by either Walleye or Mahi-Mahi https://t.co/Rhto1ceEN7
— David B. Larter (@DavidLarter) February 15, 2023

Maybe not, as tennis legend Andy Murray tweeted: “Interesting vacancy. Was looking to get into politics when I finish playing.”

Interesting vacancy. Was looking to get into politics when I finish playing 🎾😉 https://t.co/VmjpF0sE7T
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) February 15, 2023

Reactions

Ready to serve. https://t.co/7CUDgOeNgE
— James Manning-Monro (@JamesManning) February 15, 2023

Top spin ☑️
Lob(bying) skills ☑️
Full cabinet 🏆 ☑️
Holds the line ☑️ https://t.co/fDNFHQRrk6
— Darryl Broadfoot (@DarrylBroadfoot) February 15, 2023

Petition to change his name to Moray to do this #fish https://t.co/9Q3C2t3Ku6
— David Chart (@tallerteacher) February 15, 2023

You can stand for election in 2031 Andy, I’ve not got you pencilled in for tennis retirement until 2027 at the earliest.
— Claire 🤙🏻🎾 (@brooksybradshaw) February 15, 2023

What about Wales?

You and this guy. https://t.co/rqrkLEw552
— Owen O’Williams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@OwsWills) February 15, 2023

Yeah Andy, this isn't like winning three Grand Slams and two Olympic golds which was a total walk in the park.
— Sooz Kempner🐀 (@SoozUK) February 15, 2023

Everyone is at it!

I want to make some sort of terrible Murray(Moray)-eel pub here
— Hannah Brown (@hannahdingbrown) February 16, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon backed him!

I know I said I wouldn’t endorse anyone as my successor, but….
😉🤣 https://t.co/rubcXQW7Fi
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) February 15, 2023

Or maybe not…

First @andy_murray and now @GARYTANK – my decision not to endorse a successor is coming under strain… https://t.co/tiUEmbOIaB
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) February 16, 2023