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

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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…