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The First Minister of Scotland is nominated by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) following the resignation of a First Minister.

Ms Sturgeon steps down to make way for Humza Yousaf, who was named the new leader of the SNP on Monday after a five-week campaign.

Nicola Sturgeon will leave office as the longest-serving First Minister in Scotland's history and the first woman to hold the post.