“Yesterday, I wrote to my constituency chairman to inform him that it is not my intention to seek re-election at the Scottish Parliament Elections in 2026. I feel that, after two decades as an MSP, it is time for new blood and also because I have the opportunity to move on to other pursuits in public life.
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.
I shall always be grateful to Sir Malcolm Rifkind and the late David McLetchie for their advice and encouragement in my early years in elected politics and to all my colleagues and staff members who have worked tirelessly with me over the years.”
Meanwhile, there is still a great deal of work to be undertaken at Holyrood not least of which is securing the successful passage of my Member’s Bill.”
Liz Smith CBE, MSP
