Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that she was standing down next year came as a surprise to no-one. She, like a great many of her colleagues and peers, is giving up on politics to turn their attention to, well having a life. And, who could blame her? Well, it turns out almost everyone.

Sturgeon’s announcement was closely followed by the news that the Branchform investigation, that had dragged on for an incredible four years, had proved her in the clear and would not be pursuing any further investigations into her, or ex-party treasurer MSP Colin Beattie.