Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz Smith to stand down at the next election
The next Scottish Parliament elections will take place in 2026
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz Smith has announced she is stepping down at the next Holyrood election in 2026.
The Scottish Conservatives representative has said that - after two decades in the job - it is time for 'new blood' and that she has the opportunity to move on to other pursuits in public life.
She said:
“It has been the greatest privilege to serve the Scottish Parliament and the electorate of Mid Scotland and Fife for two decades and to enjoy the support of many parliamentary colleagues across the political spectrum."
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has thanked Liz Smith for her service to the party and the Scottish Parliament.
He said:
“She takes her responsibilities as an MSP seriously and her depth of knowledge and experience, coupled with her scrupulous analysis and sense of fairness, have won her respect from across the political spectrum.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Liz until next year’s critical Holyrood election, and wish her all the best for the future.”
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