SCOTLAND GETS A FIRST FEMALE PRIME MINISTER,NICOLA STURGEON

 

Nicola Sturgeon has been voted in as Scotland's first minister by parliament, with a pledge to tackle inequality.

Ms Sturgeon, who succeeds Alex Salmond, said she had "big boots" to fill but would "wear them in my own way".
The politician, who is the first woman to hold the job, took over as SNP leader from Mr Salmond at the weekend.
Speaking in the Scottish Parliament, Ms Sturgeon pledged to be first minister "of and for all of Scotland".
She said: "A first minister who will always have big ambitions for this country and a first minister who, day in and day out, will apply herself to the job of protecting our public services, supporting our businesses and tackling inequality."
Ms Sturgeon told MSPs: "I am ready and willing to take on these responsibilities. There is a job to be done - a big job to be done."
She added: "I look forward now to getting on and doing it.

Source:BBCNewsb