• NoitOP
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    91 year ago

    First standing-down announcement of the season that’s made me a little disappointed. I’m not Scottish and not a Scottish Nationalist, but we definitely need more young people involved in politics and it’s a shame that Black feels like she can’t stick around any longer.

    Labour have been a strong second place in the elections she’s stood in, so maybe there’s an element of avoiding being kicked out? But I’d think he seat was still winnable.

  • @Figaro2x
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    41 year ago

    The Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP cited safety concerns, social media abuse and unsociable hours as she explained her decision.

    “I have also made clear that I have no desire to have a long career in elected politics, and as we approach the next general election, I will have been elected for almost a decade,” Ms Black said.

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