Tribune Online Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon announces decision to step down as MSP, forfeits re-election plans Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former first minister, has announced she will step down as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) and will not seek re-election at the Holyrood election in May next year. In a statement shared on social media, the ex-SNP leader acknowledged that making the decision had been “far from easy.” However, she […] Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon announces decision to step down as MSP, forfeits re-election plans Tribune Online
Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland and MSP since 1999, announced she will step down as MSP and will not seek re-election in May 2026. Sturgeon cited a desire to embrace new opportunities. Her decision follows her resignation as First Minister in March 2023 and a challenging period for the SNP, including a police investigation into party finances. While reflecting on her career, Sturgeon highlighted policies such as the Scottish Child Payment and her ongoing support for Scottish independence. Her successor, Humza Yousaf, also stepped down as First Minister and will not seek re-election in 2026.
