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Labour MSP Richard Leonard announces he will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year

  • Richard Leonard announced he will not seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament next year after serving as an MSP since 2016 and Scottish Labour leader from 2017 to 2021.
  • Leonard expressed his commitment to continue advocating for causes he believes in, including democracy and socialism.
  • Many other MSPs have indicated they will also not seek re-election, suggesting a significant change in the Scottish Parliament.
  • Leonard has joined several other MSPs who are also exiting Holyrood next year, including Shona Robison and Annabelle Ewing.
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BBC NewsBBC News

Former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard to stand down as MSP

The Central Scotland MSP has announced he will not seek re-election at next year's Holyrood election.

·United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record

Richard Leonard, Central Scotland MSP and former Scottish Labour leader, won't seek re-election next year

Despite the decision, Mr Leonard says he will continue to "stand for the causes I believe in".

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National

Former Scottish Labour leader to stand down at next Holyrood election

RICHARD Leonard, former leader of Scottish Labour, is stepping down as an MSP at the next Holyrood election.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Falkirk HeraldFalkirk Herald

Labour MSP Richard Leonard announces he will not seek re-election to Holyrood next year

Today I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election as an MSP in 2026.

·Falkirk, United Kingdom
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The CourierThe Courier

The Tayside, Fife and Stirling MSPs fighting for your vote in 2026 - and the ones calling it quits

At least six MSPs who currently represent Tayside, Fife and Stirling are set to exit Holyrood next year - and more could follow.

·Dundee, United Kingdom
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MV TimesMV Times

Gail Barmakian not seeking re-election for select board - The Martha's Vineyard Times

After serving five terms on the Oak Bluffs select board, longtime member Gail Barmakian will not be seeking re-election this year. Barmarkian is instead focusing on wastewater issues, and she is running for the town clerk position. The decision to not seek re-election to the select board is not entirely her own choice. A bylaw passed by voters during the 2023 annual town meeting forbids a select board member from holding another elected position…

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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Monday, March 3, 2025.
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