Ruth Davidson, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, has resigned from her position as the leader of the Tory Party in Scotland.
In her letter, she cited family reasons as to why she made the decision on Thursday.
"I fear that having tried to be a good leader over the years, I have proved a poor daughter, sister, partner and friend. The party and my work has always come first, often at the expense of commitments to loved ones. The arrival of my son means I now make a different choice, " Davidson said in her resignation letter.
The dramatic resignation comes in the wake of the decision by the United Kingdom's prime minister to suspend Parliament.
Political observers have, by and large, described her move as a blow to the Conservative Party.
"While I have not hidden the conflict I have felt over Brexit, I have attempted to chart a course for our party which recognises and respects the referendum result, while seeking to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks for key Scottish businesses and sectors, " she added.
Many have expressed doubts over whether the Scottish Conservative Party will be able to replicate electoral successes without the stewardship of Davidson.
Davidson's departure comes in the wake of widespread revulsion at the suspension of Parliament.
Even though she did not mention the suspension of Parliament in her resignation letter, the timing has raised eyebrows.