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

'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?

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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 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