Lorraine Kelly has praised Nicola Sturgeon as an 'undeniably brilliant politician' who 'will be missed' as the First Minister today announced her resignation.
The politician confirmed she will step down from the role after eight years during a press conference in Edinburgh, explaining it was the "correct timing" to end her leadership in Scotland.
In a live broadcast on Wednesday, the First Minister said: "In my head and in my heart I know that time is now, that it is right for me, for my party and for the country."
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Scots TV host Lorraine has since praised the 'deeply personal' speech and added her successor would have 'big shoes to fill'.
Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "“I am a human being as well as a politician” @NicolaSturgeon just gave an incredible deeply personal resignation speech.
"No matter where you stand on independence she is undeniably a brilliant politician and communicator, and will be missed as First Minister. Big shoes to fill."
Fans took to the comments on Twitter, and replied to Lorraine sharing her thoughts on the FM's announcement.
One wrote: "Agree with that Lorraine. She lead us all through the pandemic and her daily updates were appreciated by so many."
"Agreed it's a shame, I liked her," said another. A third penned: "Sad day for Scotland."
A fourth replied: "Have admired and respected Nicola Sturgeon for many years. Thought her straight talking, no nonsense vibe was great. Sad news today but wish her the happiest, healthiest and brightest of futures."
While a fifth said: "I see it as proof that everyone no matter your job has their limits and we all get to a point where we’ve had enough and that’s it we call it a day."
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