The Exits of MSPs Standing down at the next election

17th March 2025

In recent months, more than 20 SNP MSPs, including former first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon, Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop, have announced plans to stand down.

The numbers of MSP's standing down is increasing rapidly as parties are choosing candidates to stand at the next Scottish election in 2026.

Michael Mathieson is the latest to announce he is to stand down.

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