Former Scottish first minister says on social media that ‘we have been separated for some time now’

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The former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon and the former Scottish National party chief executive Peter Murrell have “decided to end” their marriage, she said in a post on social media.

In a post on Instagram, Sturgeon said: “With a heavy heart I am confirming that Peter and I have decided to end our marriage.