EDINBURGH, United Kingdom: Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will resign after more than eight years leading the devolved government in the capital Edinburgh, United Kingdom media reported on Wednesday, in a shock move jolting British politics.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader was expected to announce her departure at a news conference at 11 a.m. (7 p.m. in Manila), after she faced pressure over a stalled push toward independence and over transgender rights.

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