Ex-First Minister Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election
Ex-First Minister Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election
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Former First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced that he will be stepping down as an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election. Yousaf, who has been a backbencher since resigning as first minister in April, stated in a letter to his successor, John Swinney, that the next election would be the “right time” for him to move on from parliament. Having served as an MSP for 15 years, with 12 of those years as a minister in the Scottish government, Yousaf expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent Glasgow Pollok and highlighted his desire to provide space for the next generation of MSPs to step forward. He also mentioned his intention to explore new ways to contribute to addressing pressing global challenges in the future.
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Former First Minister Humza Yousaf is to stand down as an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election.
The ex-SNP leader has been a backbencher since resigning as first minister in April.
In a letter to his successor, John Swinney, Yousaf said the next election would be the “right time” to move on from parliament.
He wrote: “I struggle to find the words to appropriately convey what an honour it is to sit in our nation’s parliament as the elected representative for Glasgow Pollok.
“However, come 2026, I will have served 15 years as an MSP, 12 of those years as a minister in the Scottish government.
“The next Scottish Parliament elections in 2026 will be the right time for me to move on, to provide an opportunity for the next generation of MSPs to step forward, and to explore where I can best make a contribution in the future, in helping to tackle some of the most pressing challenges our world faces.”
Ex-First Minister Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election
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