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What was the main reason for Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as SNP leader in 2023?

  • Unsuccessful calls for a second independence referendum

  • Health reasons

  • Party infighting

  • Scandal

Answer

Nicola Sturgeon resigned as SNP leader in 2023 due to the unsuccessful calls for a second independence referendum. Successive UK prime ministers refused to grant a Section 30 order, which would have allowed for another referendum.
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