Independence fray: Scotlands leader steps down

Published: Feb. 16, 2023, 11:57 a.m.

Nicola Sturgeon is bowing out after shaping a party that has defined itself on the notion of Scottish independence. What now for Scotland and for Britain more broadly? Our correspondent says that France\u2019s protests against pension reform are about far more than the stereotype of being workshy. And the surprising information spies could gather from your home\u2019s Wi-Fi router.


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